Tabling and Speaking at the 27th Annual MSA West Conference 2026 at UCLA

Tabling and Speaking at the 27th Annual MSA West Conference 2026 at UCLA

Muslim Campus Life was honored to attend and table at the 27th Annual MSA West Conference hosted at University of California, Los Angeles in January 2026. The gathering brought together Muslim Student Association (MSA) leaders, campus organizers, and student advocates from across the West Coast for a day of learning, connection, and shared purpose.

Conferences like this create important space for Muslim students to strengthen their leadership, deepen their faith, and exchange ideas that shape campus communities across the region.

What the MSA West Conference Offers

The MSA West Conference provides opportunities for:

1. Leadership Development for MSAs
   Strengthening student organizations and building sustainable campus initiatives.
2. Faith and Identity Formation
   Navigating Muslim identity confidently within diverse academic environments.
3. Spiritual Grounding in a Shifting World
   Developing resilience and clarity in times of change.
4. Regional Collaboration
   Connecting Muslim students across campuses to share strategies and support.

Muslim Campus Life’s Role at the Conference

Throughout the conference, our team invited students and leaders to stop by the Muslim Campus Life table to contribute to our national Muslim Student Survey. The survey helps us better understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of Muslim students across the country.

As a small token of appreciation, we offered a free MCL mini canvas tote for every completed survey and were grateful for the many students who shared their voices with us.

We were also honored to have our Director of Campus Support, Imam Khalid Latif, speak during the conference. His reflections encouraged students to remain rooted in faith while staying relevant and engaged in the world around them.

Our time at UCLA reaffirmed the power of student-led spaces and the importance of listening directly to Muslim students. Every conversation helps shape the resources and support we continue building for campuses nationwide.