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School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Meet the Eight Language Students Awarded $10,000 in Scholarships

Students prepare for careers in translation, counseling psychology, medicine, linguistics and microbiology informed by language studies and study abroad.
February 07, 2024 Korean, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

“A national scholarship? I’m just Alyssa from Frederick!”

Meet Alyssa Taylor '24—she spent the 2022-23 school year in Korea as a Gilman scholar at Seoul National University. Now, she's connecting students to their own study abroad journeys as a Global Learning Ambassador for Education Abroad.
January 23, 2024 Russian, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2024 Maya Brin Artist-in-Residence Mikhail Durnenkov

The Maya Brin Residency Program is proud to announce Artist-in-Residence, Mikhail Durnenkov, who will be a visiting faculty member in the SLLC and the TDPS for the Spring 2024 semester.
November 20, 2023 Spanish and Portuguese, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities

Spanish Professor Retakes the Stage

Concert in Chile to reunite his influential 1990s rap group.
November 13, 2023 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

French Program Alumni receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature

Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
November 09, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities, Russian

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

Undergrad heads to world championships with Olympic berth on the line.
September 22, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, History, Douglass Center

Breaking the M.O.L.D. Launches Second Cohort for Leaders of Color and Women in Higher Ed

The Mellon Foundation-funded initiative prepares underrepresented arts and humanities faculty at three Maryland universities for leadership roles.
June 06, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The SLLC Celebrates its Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Graduates

The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Maryland recently held its Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony, honoring the achievements of its undergraduate and graduate students.

May 22, 2023 History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Paulina Leder ’23 Named Undergrad Researcher of the Year

The triple major explored filmmaker’s striving for artistic freedom in East Germany.

March 16, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Russian

2023 Maya Brin Resident Liudmila Novikova

The Maya Brin program brings leading Russian cultural figures to the University of Maryland for short term stays.

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SLLC Student Named 2023-24 Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar

November 30, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Chinese

The program honors Ira Valeza ’24, a double major in Chinese and government and politics, and her teacher mentors.

Maryland Today

Spanish Professor Retakes the Stage

November 20, 2023 Spanish and Portuguese, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities

Concert in Chile to reunite his influential 1990s rap group.

SLLC Persian Studies Student Recognized as 2023 Dean’s Senior Scholar

November 15, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian Flagship

Nathan Boyle ’24 recognized for his academic excellence.
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French Program Alumni receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature

November 13, 2023 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
Maryland Today

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

November 09, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities, Russian

Undergrad heads to world championships with Olympic berth on the line.

Winter Session January 2-22, 2024

November 07, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Cinema and Media Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Arabic

Gain ground and earn UMD credits through this convenient 3-week session. Classes meet online. Current UMD students simply register. All other students must first apply.
Maryland Today

Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program Honors Top Students and Their Mentors

November 02, 2023 American Studies, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Program provides $1,500 UMD scholarships in K-12 teachers’ names.

Roshan Institute for Persian Studies shares statement by the Association for Iranian Studies

October 25, 2023 Roshan Institute for Persian Studies

With deep sorrow regarding the tragedy unfolding in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we share with you the statement put forth by the Association for Iranian Studies.

French Program announces events for French Week

October 25, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French, Language House

In recognition of National French Week in November, the Department of French and Italian invites you to several events to celebrate the French language and culture.

Lauretta Clough, Associate Director for the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Dies at 64

October 23, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The beloved instructor and poet worked at UMD for 25 years.