The Midwest Undergraduate Conference on the Humanities is a gleeful rejection of the idea that humanities scholarship is MUCH ado about nothing.
After the success of last year’s conference, we are expanding by inviting students outside of University of Wisconsin Madison to submit and attend!
At the conference, undergraduates from across the Midwest and beyond will share their work on panels chaired by graduate students. Any work from a humanities class, essay or creative, is likely perfect for MUCH. You don’t have to be a humanities major to present; undergraduate students from across the disciplines are encouraged to submit work!
This year, MUCH will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. MUCH is a hybrid conference held physically on the UW Madison campus and virtually on Zoom. Each participant will give a 10-15 minute presentation, which equates to around 1300-2000 words.
Attendance is free and includes catered lunch. At the conference, expect to see student panels comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, themed panels comprised of professors from across the humanities, and creative writing showcases.
For additional details and to submit a proposal, visit the MUCH webpage.