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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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Distinguished Spanish Professors Receive Awards!

May 08, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Professors Regina Harrison, Sandy Cypess, and Laura Demaria were all recognized for their outstanding work on campus. Congratulations to them all. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Spanish Professor Inspires Students and Local Community

May 07, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Students in Professor Evelyn Canabal-Torres’s SPAN206 perform outreach efforts to local elementary schools.

Dr. Eyda Merediz nominated for Outstanding Director

April 29, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Graduate School will recognize Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award recipients

Student Weimin Chen receives prestigious fellowships!

April 18, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

It's a great pleasure to share the good news with the SLLC community that Weimin Chen (German Cluster) received the following scholarships:(1) University of Maryland Education Abroad Scholarship

Laura Demaría: Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award

April 16, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

I am delighted to inform you that our colleague Dr.

Congratulations to Anna Yuwen and Jennifer Wivell!

April 05, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Congratulations to Anna Yuwen and Jennifer Wivell, Germanic Studies Major and graduating senior, who were awarded a 2013 Merit A

Dr Leonel Alvarado Mención en el Premio Casa de las Américas

March 08, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to announce that a former doctoral student, Dr.

2013-2014 ARHU Fulbright Recipients

March 07, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History, Arabic, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU students receive prestigious Fulbright award.

2012-13 Recipients Of James F. Harris Arts And Humanities Visionary Scholarship Announced

March 01, 2013 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Three ARHU students awarded first-ever James F. Harris Visionary Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the arts and humanities.

German Major Named ARHU Dean's Scholar

February 27, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Jason Chun Yu Wong is recognized for his ambitious pursuit of languages.