- Message from the Chair
May 1, 2023
A message from Chair and Professor of Spanish Luis Álvarez-Castro.
- Beyond120: Spanish Students Gain Valuable Experience through Diverse Internship Opportunities
May 1, 2023
This semester, seven dedicated Spanish students completed internships across various organizations, applying their language skills and gaining invaluable experience in different professional fields.
- Students Receive 2023 SPS Awards
May 1, 2023
Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies 2022-2023 Annual Awards Ceremony – Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm – Friends of Music Room (University Auditorium)
- Mary E Ginway: Exploring Latin American Speculative Fiction: A Scholar’s Journey through Symposiums and Presentations
May 1, 2023
SPS Professor and renowned scholar Mary E. Ginway has been actively contributing to the understanding and appreciation of Latin American science fiction through her participation in various events and symposiums.
- A Groundbreaking Bilingual Guide to Spanish Linguistics: Francisco Marcos-Marín and Xuhua Lucía Liang’s Collaboration
May 1, 2023
Visiting faculty Francisco Marcos-Marín, in collaboration with Xuhua Lucía Liang, has recently published an innovative bilingual guide to Spanish linguistics titled “Teoría y práctica de la lengua española” (Theory and Practice of the Spanish Language).
- SPS Faculty Recognitions
May 1, 2023
SPS Faculty Receive Prestigious Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Awards. Paola Uparela Receives Award for Outstanding Article on Latin American Studies.
- Empowering Graduate Students: Job Market Workshops Pave the Way for Success
May 1, 2023
The transition from graduate studies to the professional world can be a challenging and intimidating process for many students. To help ease this journey, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies recently organized a hybrid workshop series aimed at preparing ...
- Maria Victoria Muñoz Awarded Calvin A. Vander Werf and Feministas Unidas Essay Prizes
May 1, 2023
Maria Victoria (Vicky) Muñoz, a graduate student at our department, has been awarded the prestigious essay prize from the Feministas Unidas Inc. coalition, an allied organization of the Modern Language Association (MLA).
- Column: Combating Injustice through Academia
May 1, 2023
In light of the recent events in both Florida and our University, it is increasingly important to shed light on the power of literature, research, and academia.
- Professor Shifra Armon: A Farewell to an Influential Educator in Hispanic Studies
May 1, 2023
As Professor Shifra Armon retires at the end of this academic year, we take a moment to celebrate her distinguished career and the impact she has made in the field of Hispanic studies.
- Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Burke
May 1, 2023
Esteemed alumna Chloe Burke offers inspiration to students and colleagues alike.