2026 Conference
Thank You for Joining Us in El Paso!
The 2026 Texas Oral History Association Annual Conference was held September 11–12, 2026, at El Paso Community College – Rio Grande Campus.
Over two days, scholars, students, professionals, and community historians exchanged ideas, explored approaches to oral history, and built connections rooted in a shared commitment to preserving community stories.
Registration for the 2026 TOHA Annual Conference is now closed.
Conference Highlights
We are grateful to Dr. Elena Foulis for leading the experiential workshop, “Embodied, Decolonial Approaches to Memory, Narrative, & Care,” and to keynote speaker Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva for presenting “Fifty Years of Listening: Lessons from the Borderlands.”
A special thank you to Dr. David Romo, Ruby Montana, and Movimiento ChucanX for guiding attendees through the history of downtown El Paso during our trolley tour.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The Texas Oral History Association gratefully acknowledges the organizations and individuals whose support helped make the 2026 conference possible:
- El Paso Community College – Rio Grande Campus
- El Paso Community College – Mission del Paso Campus
- PASOS Program at El Paso Community College
- Institute of Oral History at the University of Texas at El Paso
- Collective of Progressive Educators (COPE)
- Dr. Gene Morales, Assistant Professor of History at El Paso Community College
- Freddy Jaimes, Associate Professor of History at El Paso Community College
We also extend our sincere appreciation to every presenter, attendee, volunteer, and conference planning committee member who contributed to this year’s gathering.
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