Chicago is Calling

The conversations, connections, and moments you’ve been waiting are closer than you think. Come together with scholars, activists, and kindred spirits at the ASA Annual Conference, October 22–25.

Celebration of Authors submissions due July 1st

If you’re an ASA member who’s authored or co-authored a book with a publishing date between November 2025 – October 2026, we want to honor your title at the conference!

We are researchers, teachers, students, writers, activists, curators, community organizers, and artists from around the world who are dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of U.S. culture and history in a global context. We value original research, teaching, critical thinking, public discussion, and dissent, and share a commitment to considering multiple perspectives and taking stands on issues of importance and broad consensus.

History & Mission

We are the oldest and largest association devoted to American Studies.

American Quarterly

We are publishers for the preeminent journal in American Studies.

Annual Conference

We host a lively yearly gathering of 2000+ scholars and educators.

Join our big-tent community of thinkers and doers from around the world! Participation in the ASA gives you access to a vibrant scholarly community, with abundant opportunities for professional advancement, intellectual engagement, and personal development.