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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Award-winning 'Humanitarian Poet' Finds Home in Pittsburgh
Tuesday, December 02, 2025

LCAL Establishes Lena Foo InnoGen Seed Fund
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Dear Diary: What Analyzing a Century of Russophone Journaling Reveals About the Diary as a Genre
Monday, October 27, 2025

Honoring Nancy Monda’s 40+ Years of Service to Our Campus
Wednesday, October 01, 2025

When Play Meets Culture
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

New Members Join LCAL
Two LCAL Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Two LCAL Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Step Into the Story: CMU Hosts Inaugural Immersive Storytelling Festival
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Step Into the Story: CMU Hosts Inaugural Immersive Storytelling Festival
Senior Named Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Senior Named Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
LCAL Faculty Engage As Editors
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

LCAL Faculty Engage As Editors

Alum Named 2025 Tartan on the Rise
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Alum Named 2025 Tartan on the Rise
LCAL Welcomes New Members
Monday, February 03, 2025

LCAL Welcomes New Members
Students Create Inclusive Programming for UPMC Children's Hospital
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Students Create Inclusive Programming for UPMC Children's Hospital
CMU Expands Korean Studies Program
Friday, January 10, 2025

CMU Expands Korean Studies Program
Faculty Spotlight: Nevine Abraham
Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Nevine Abraham
Symposium to Honor Keiko Koda
Monday, October 21, 2024

Symposium to Honor Keiko Koda
Ph.D. Students Granted 2024-25 Dietrich Fellowships
Monday, September 30, 2024

Ph.D. Students Granted 2024-25 Dietrich Fellowships
Studying in the Clouds
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Studying in the Clouds
Airemionkhale Named 2024 Dietrich College Scholar
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Airemionkhale Named 2024 Dietrich College Scholar
LCAL Welcomes New Faculty
Monday, August 26, 2024

LCAL Welcomes New Faculty
New Course Harnesses AI To Kindle Creativity
Thursday, June 27, 2024

New Course Harnesses AI To Kindle Creativity
Devon Renfroe Awarded Fulbright for Research in South Korea
Friday, June 21, 2024

Devon Renfroe Awarded Fulbright for Research in South Korea
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts LCAL Students from Class of 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts LCAL Students from Class of 2024
Celebrating the Retirement of Two Esteemed Faculty Members
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Celebrating the Retirement of Two Esteemed Faculty Members
Alumna’s Mural Explores Hospitality and Belonging
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Alumna’s Mural Explores Hospitality and Belonging
New Course ‘Chinese Mythology and Animation’ Bridges Ancient and Contemporary
Monday, April 29, 2024

New Course ‘Chinese Mythology and Animation’ Bridges Ancient and Contemporary
Gang Liu Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Award
Friday, April 26, 2024

Gang Liu Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Award
William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching
Empowering Civility: Students Cultivate Respectful Conversation Skills
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Empowering Civility: Students Cultivate Respectful Conversation Skills
Department Renaming Reflects Study of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Monday, March 25, 2024

Department Renaming Reflects Study of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Alum Joshua Pinckney Picked as Pickering Fellow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Alum Joshua Pinckney Picked as Pickering Fellow
Natalie Amgott Honored with Early Career Research Award
Friday, January 26, 2024

Natalie Amgott Honored with Early Career Research Award
Candace Skibba Named Dean's Innovation Scholar
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Candace Skibba Named Dean's Innovation Scholar
Alumna Tianyu Qin Supports Intercultural Growth
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Alumna Tianyu Qin Supports Intercultural Growth
Alumnus Dan Walter Pursues Interdisciplinary Research in Second Language Acquisition
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Alumnus Dan Walter Pursues Interdisciplinary Research in Second Language Acquisition
Centering Equity in Sustainability
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Centering Equity in Sustainability
Department of Modern Languages Launches the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic (CBESA)
Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Department of Modern Languages Launches the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic (CBESA)
Faculty Spotlight: Chris Lowy
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Chris Lowy
Modern Languages Faculty Celebrate 30 Years at Carnegie Mellon University
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Modern Languages Faculty Celebrate 30 Years at Carnegie Mellon University
Modern Languages Welcomes New Faculty and Scholars
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Modern Languages Welcomes New Faculty and Scholars
Susan Polansky Retires
Monday, August 14, 2023

Susan Polansky Retires
Incoming Modern Languages Ph.D. Students Receive Fellowships
Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Incoming Modern Languages Ph.D. Students Receive Fellowships
Department of Modern Languages Pioneers Language Education Through New Online Programs
Monday, July 24, 2023

Department of Modern Languages Pioneers Language Education Through New Online Programs
Fulbright Grantees To Embark on Adventures Abroad
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Fulbright Grantees To Embark on Adventures Abroad
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Modern Languages Students from Class of 2023
Monday, June 05, 2023

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Modern Languages Students from Class of 2023
Fighting Back Against Anti-Asian Hate Crime Through New Virtual Reality Experience
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Fighting Back Against Anti-Asian Hate Crime Through New Virtual Reality Experience
Student Spotlight: Karla Tejeda
Thursday, May 04, 2023

Student Spotlight: Karla Tejeda
2022 Year in Review
Thursday, April 27, 2023

2022 Year in Review
Therese Tardio to Head Humanities Scholars Program
Monday, April 24, 2023

Therese Tardio to Head Humanities Scholars Program
Modern Languages Graduate Named a 2023 Tartan on the Rise
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Modern Languages Graduate Named a 2023 Tartan on the Rise
Unconventional Paths in Modern Languages
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Unconventional Paths in Modern Languages
Uju Anya Receives New Directions Fellowship
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Uju Anya Receives New Directions Fellowship
Faculty Spotlight: Katharine Burns
Thursday, March 02, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Katharine Burns
A Recipe for Understanding
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

A Recipe for Understanding
Chinese Environment and the Humanities
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Chinese Environment and the Humanities
Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners’ Comprehension
Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners’ Comprehension
Modern Languages Launches Study Abroad Program in Jordan
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Modern Languages Launches Study Abroad Program in Jordan
Defying the Myth of Universalism
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Defying the Myth of Universalism
Modern Languages Celebrates Recent Book Publications
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Modern Languages Celebrates Recent Book Publications
Creating Human Connections with Sarah Klotz
Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Creating Human Connections with Sarah Klotz
Immersive Cultural Innovation Fund Supports Cultural Exploration through AR and VR Technologies
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Immersive Cultural Innovation Fund Supports Cultural Exploration through AR and VR Technologies
Duolingo’s Alina von Davier joins the Department of Modern Languages
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Duolingo’s Alina von Davier joins the Department of Modern Languages
Re-Defining Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Re-Defining Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Obituary for Charlene Castellano
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Obituary for Charlene Castellano
Building Confidence through Language Learning
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Building Confidence through Language Learning
Global Communication and Applied Translation Students Discover New Perspectives on Translation
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Global Communication and Applied Translation Students Discover New Perspectives on Translation
Modern Languages Welcomes Four New Hires
Thursday, September 08, 2022

Modern Languages Welcomes Four New Hires
Modern Languages and Dietrich College Alumna Joins Faculty
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Modern Languages and Dietrich College Alumna Joins Faculty
Carnegie Mellon University Launches Minor in Immersive Technologies in Arts & Culture
Monday, August 15, 2022

Carnegie Mellon University Launches Minor in Immersive Technologies in Arts & Culture
Modern Languages Fall 2022 Courses to Explore
Thursday, August 04, 2022

Modern Languages Fall 2022 Courses to Explore
Carnegie Mellon University Launches Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Carnegie Mellon University Launches Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Alumni Spotlight: Meredith McConnochie
Monday, July 11, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Meredith McConnochie
Four Modern Languages Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Four Modern Languages Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Department of Modern Languages launches online language courses
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Department of Modern Languages launches online language courses
Modern Languages Recommends: What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Summer
Thursday, June 16, 2022

Modern Languages Recommends: What to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Summer
Podcasting Course Tells Stories of Pittsburgh’s Spanish-speaking Community
Wednesday, June 01, 2022

Podcasting Course Tells Stories of Pittsburgh’s Spanish-speaking Community
Obituary: Ilsedore B. Jonas Was an Influential Teacher of German Language and Culture
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Obituary: Ilsedore B. Jonas Was an Influential Teacher of German Language and Culture
Ukrainian Language Lessons Lend Immediate Support to Instructors in Need
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Ukrainian Language Lessons Lend Immediate Support to Instructors in Need
Crossing Boundaries: The Legacy of G. Richard Tucker
Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Crossing Boundaries: The Legacy of G. Richard Tucker
Yarn Bombing the Askwith Kenner Global Languages & Cultures Room
Monday, April 18, 2022

Yarn Bombing the Askwith Kenner Global Languages & Cultures Room
NEH Fellowship Supports Dworkin's Project on Cuban Immigrant Theater
Monday, April 11, 2022

NEH Fellowship Supports Dworkin's Project on Cuban Immigrant Theater
Collaborations and Connections in Second Language Acquisition
Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Collaborations and Connections in Second Language Acquisition
Modern Languages Panel Celebrates Barbara Freed
Monday, March 28, 2022

Modern Languages Panel Celebrates Barbara Freed
CMU Undergraduate Students Present Language Research at the Linguistics Society of America Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

CMU Undergraduate Students Present Language Research at the Linguistics Society of America Meeting
Modern Languages Alumna Promotes Inclusivity Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Modern Languages Alumna Promotes Inclusivity Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Algerian writer Anouar Rahmani arrives to Sampsonia Way
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Algerian writer Anouar Rahmani arrives to Sampsonia Way
Spotlight on Uju Anya
Friday, January 07, 2022

Spotlight on Uju Anya
Winter Traditions Around the World
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Winter Traditions Around the World
Immersive Technology is Changing CMU Courses
Monday, November 29, 2021

Immersive Technology is Changing CMU Courses
Father, Daughter Bond as Classmates, Share Love of Serving Country
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Father, Daughter Bond as Classmates, Share Love of Serving Country
Face Masks Do Not Muddle Speech Perception
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Face Masks Do Not Muddle Speech Perception
Language Assessment Champion Joins ML
Thursday, November 04, 2021

Language Assessment Champion Joins ML

Putting the Pieces Together
Friday, October 29, 2021

Putting the Pieces Together
Mister Cao-Berg's Neighborhood
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Mister Cao-Berg's Neighborhood
Going Viral: CMU Alumna Brings Language Learning to TikTok
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Going Viral: CMU Alumna Brings Language Learning to TikTok
Recovering the Past: Dworkin Talks Hispanic Heritage
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Recovering the Past: Dworkin Talks Hispanic Heritage
Modern Languages Welcomes Three New Hires
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Modern Languages Welcomes Three New Hires
Modern Languages Alumna and Writing Partner Adapt Novel into Musical
Monday, August 16, 2021

Modern Languages Alumna and Writing Partner Adapt Novel into Musical
Gershkovich Receives Dietrich Development Chair
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Gershkovich Receives Dietrich Development Chair
Gang Liu Organizes Book Drive for APAH Awareness
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Gang Liu Organizes Book Drive for APAH Awareness
Renfroe Receives Critical Language Scholarship
Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Renfroe Receives Critical Language Scholarship
Modern Languages Fall 2021 Courses to Watch
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Modern Languages Fall 2021 Courses to Watch
Director of Office of Disability Resources Merges Accessibility with Language Learning
Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Director of Office of Disability Resources Merges Accessibility with Language Learning
Two Modern Language Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Thursday, June 03, 2021

Two Modern Language Students Named Fulbright Scholars
Rossina Soyan among those named Dietrich Scholars
Friday, May 21, 2021

Rossina Soyan among those named Dietrich Scholars
Senior Rallies To Ace Comeback
Monday, May 17, 2021

Senior Rallies To Ace Comeback
A Year in Review: Modern Languages Helps Students, Educators to Navigate the Pandemic
Friday, May 14, 2021

A Year in Review: Modern Languages Helps Students, Educators to Navigate the Pandemic
Social Justice and the Arab World
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Social Justice and the Arab World
A Touch Of Japan in Pittsburgh: CMU Faculty Talks Sakura
Thursday, April 15, 2021

A Touch Of Japan in Pittsburgh: CMU Faculty Talks Sakura
CMU senior named a Gaither Junior Fellow
Monday, April 05, 2021

CMU senior named a Gaither Junior Fellow
Barbara Freed establishes the Barbara F. Freed Faculty Research Fellowship
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Barbara Freed establishes the Barbara F. Freed Faculty Research Fellowship

Gang Liu Publishes Children’s Book Series
Friday, January 29, 2021

Gang Liu Publishes Children’s Book Series
Tatyana Gershkovich Awarded Gene Barabtarlo Prize
Monday, December 07, 2020

Tatyana Gershkovich Awarded Gene Barabtarlo Prize

Global Communication and Applied Translation Program Celebrates First Graduating Cohort
Monday, December 07, 2020

Global Communication and Applied Translation Program Celebrates First Graduating Cohort
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 8 Students of Modern Languages
Friday, November 20, 2020

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 8 Students of Modern Languages
VR Course Brings Remote Learners Closer Together
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

VR Course Brings Remote Learners Closer Together
Innovation Scholars Prepare To Forge New Paths
Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Innovation Scholars Prepare To Forge New Paths
Rising Junior Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Rising Junior Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Felipe Gómez Wins Teaching Innovation Award
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Felipe Gómez Wins Teaching Innovation Award
Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced
Anne Lambright Appointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Modern Languages
Thursday, March 05, 2020

Anne Lambright Appointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Modern Languages
Simon Initiative Work in Rural Panama Begins
Friday, January 17, 2020

Simon Initiative Work in Rural Panama Begins
Research Illustrates Legacy of Latin American Comics
Friday, October 18, 2019

Research Illustrates Legacy of Latin American Comics
Students Earn International Education Awards To Study Abroad
Wednesday, June 05, 2019

Students Earn International Education Awards To Study Abroad
Dietrich College Selects Six Honors Fellows
Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Dietrich College Selects Six Honors Fellows
Tatyana Gershkovich Wins Prestigious Berlin Prize, First Fellow from CMU
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Tatyana Gershkovich Wins Prestigious Berlin Prize, First Fellow from CMU
Six Students, Alumni Named Fulbright Award Winners
Monday, May 06, 2019

Six Students, Alumni Named Fulbright Award Winners
Youngs and Maier Honored with University and College Awards
Friday, April 26, 2019

Youngs and Maier Honored with University and College Awards
Abalos Researches Music Through Storytelling
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Abalos Researches Music Through Storytelling
Carnegie Mellon Launches Global Communication and Applied Translation Master's Degree Program
Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Carnegie Mellon Launches Global Communication and Applied Translation Master's Degree Program
Celebrating 100 Years of Modern Languages at CMU
Friday, March 08, 2019

Celebrating 100 Years of Modern Languages at CMU
Exploring Languages and Cultures Speaks to CMU Students
Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Exploring Languages and Cultures Speaks to CMU Students
CMU Students Engage with Peers Abroad Through National Initiative
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

CMU Students Engage with Peers Abroad Through National Initiative
Alumna, Writer, Director Named Marshall Scholar
Monday, December 03, 2018

Alumna, Writer, Director Named Marshall Scholar
Xiaofei Tang Receives Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Xiaofei Tang Receives Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award
Dual Personality
Monday, November 26, 2018

Dual Personality
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 20 Students
Monday, October 22, 2018

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 20 Students
Seven Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Monday, October 15, 2018

Seven Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room Brings the World to Campus
Monday, September 17, 2018

Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room Brings the World to Campus
Hey, Siri…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Hey, Siri…
Christopher Jones Retires from CMU
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Christopher Jones Retires from CMU
Congratulations Class of 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Congratulations Class of 2017
Josh Zak Receives Student Service Award
Friday, May 19, 2017

Josh Zak Receives Student Service Award
Three Dietrich College Seniors Win Fulbright Awards
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Three Dietrich College Seniors Win Fulbright Awards
CMU Student Wins Award in National Essay Contest
Friday, May 05, 2017

CMU Student Wins Award in National Essay Contest
Students Exhibit Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Work
Friday, May 05, 2017

Students Exhibit Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy Work
Felipe Gómez Co-Edits Book on Colombian Writer Evelio Rosero
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Felipe Gómez Co-Edits Book on Colombian Writer Evelio Rosero
Twenty CMU Students Join Phi Sigma Iota
Friday, April 14, 2017

Twenty CMU Students Join Phi Sigma Iota
Carmen Martinez Wins Creative Teaching Award
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Carmen Martinez Wins Creative Teaching Award
Examining Gender-Based Violence from Multiple Perspectives
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Examining Gender-Based Violence from Multiple Perspectives
Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin Receives Truman Scholarship
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin Receives Truman Scholarship

New Minor in Arabic Studies
Friday, March 03, 2017

New Minor in Arabic Studies
What It Means to be French
Tuesday, February 07, 2017

What It Means to be French
New Edition of Polyglot Features Work in Four Languages
Friday, February 03, 2017

New Edition of Polyglot Features Work in Four Languages
10 Things To Love About CMU’s Dietrich College
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

10 Things To Love About CMU’s Dietrich College
Rémi Adam van Compernolle Wins Book Award
Friday, January 27, 2017

Rémi Adam van Compernolle Wins Book Award
Deliberative Democracy in Cuba
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Deliberative Democracy in Cuba
Students Display Paintings and Calligraphy Work at Showcase
Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Students Display Paintings and Calligraphy Work at Showcase
Value of Research Instilled From the Start
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Value of Research Instilled From the Start
Fourteen Students Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa
Friday, November 04, 2016

Fourteen Students Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa
Chinese Language Educators Gather at CMU to Share Ideas
Friday, October 28, 2016

Chinese Language Educators Gather at CMU to Share Ideas
Japanese Studies Program Hosts Sushi Party
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Japanese Studies Program Hosts Sushi Party
Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected
ML Faculty Members Participate in Teaching & Learning Summit
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

ML Faculty Members Participate in Teaching & Learning Summit
Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars Announced
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars Announced
Polansky Publishes Student-Friendly Version of Famous Spanish Novel
Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Polansky Publishes Student-Friendly Version of Famous Spanish Novel
Senior Honors Fellows Blog About Their Research Experiences
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Senior Honors Fellows Blog About Their Research Experiences

Undergrads Show Off Their Research
Friday, September 09, 2016

Undergrads Show Off Their Research
Professors Are Excited About Back-to-School, Too
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Professors Are Excited About Back-to-School, Too
Modern Languages Welcomes New Faculty Members
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Modern Languages Welcomes New Faculty Members
Gómez and Wu Receive Grants for TEL and Digital Humanities Projects
Friday, August 19, 2016

Gómez and Wu Receive Grants for TEL and Digital Humanities Projects
Honors Fellows Wrap Up Summer Research
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Honors Fellows Wrap Up Summer Research
Using Foreign Languages To Shape Career Paths
Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Using Foreign Languages To Shape Career Paths
The Many Ways to Study Latin America in the Dietrich College
Monday, June 06, 2016

The Many Ways to Study Latin America in the Dietrich College
Simon ProSEED Grants to Fund New Technology-Enhanced Learning Projects
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Simon ProSEED Grants to Fund New Technology-Enhanced Learning Projects
Three Cheers for the Class of 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Three Cheers for the Class of 2016
Students, Alumna Receive Fulbright Awards
Friday, May 13, 2016

Students, Alumna Receive Fulbright Awards
Siriana Abboud Wins Award for Student Service
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Siriana Abboud Wins Award for Student Service
Q&A with Longtime Professor Charlene Castellano
Monday, May 09, 2016

Q&A with Longtime Professor Charlene Castellano
Students Debate German Refugee Stance
Friday, May 06, 2016

Students Debate German Refugee Stance
Christopher Jones Wins Teaching Innovation Award
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Christopher Jones Wins Teaching Innovation Award
New Edition of Polyglot Features Work in Six Languages
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

New Edition of Polyglot Features Work in Six Languages
Meet the Newest Members of Phi Sigma Iota
Friday, April 22, 2016

Meet the Newest Members of Phi Sigma Iota
Dietrich College Selects 11 Honors Fellows
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Dietrich College Selects 11 Honors Fellows
Siriana Abboud Receives the Gretchen Lankford Award
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Siriana Abboud Receives the Gretchen Lankford Award
Language Authenticity
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Language Authenticity
Sihui (Echo) Ke Is Co-Winner of Teaching Award
Friday, April 01, 2016

Sihui (Echo) Ke Is Co-Winner of Teaching Award
Kenya Dworkin Talks Cuba on Essential Pittsburgh
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Kenya Dworkin Talks Cuba on Essential Pittsburgh
Discover Dietrich
Friday, March 18, 2016

Discover Dietrich
Kaytie Nielsen Receives Luce Scholarship
Friday, March 18, 2016

Kaytie Nielsen Receives Luce Scholarship
Book Boom in the Department of Modern Languages
Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Book Boom in the Department of Modern Languages
Mentoring Matters
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Mentoring Matters
Achugar Publishes Book on Remaking the Past
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Achugar Publishes Book on Remaking the Past
Students Turn Out in Droves to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Students Turn Out in Droves to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Gómez Laich One of Five to Receive an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship
Friday, January 22, 2016

Gómez Laich One of Five to Receive an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship
Shattering Foreign Language Trends
Thursday, January 21, 2016

Shattering Foreign Language Trends
Modern Languages Welcomes Khaled Al Masaeed
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Modern Languages Welcomes Khaled Al Masaeed
Juan Acosta Receives Fulbright Grant
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Juan Acosta Receives Fulbright Grant
Hispanic Studies Faculty Members Receive ProSEED Grant
Tuesday, January 05, 2016

Hispanic Studies Faculty Members Receive ProSEED Grant
Van Compernolle Publishes Two Books in as Many Years
Friday, December 18, 2015

Van Compernolle Publishes Two Books in as Many Years
Children Present Their Work at “Cuéntamelo” Showcase
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Children Present Their Work at “Cuéntamelo” Showcase
New Book Focuses on Reading in a Second Language
Friday, December 11, 2015

New Book Focuses on Reading in a Second Language
El Circulo Gives Spanish-Speaking Kids a Sense of Community
Friday, December 11, 2015

El Circulo Gives Spanish-Speaking Kids a Sense of Community
Language Students Share Their Work in Online Journal
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Language Students Share Their Work in Online Journal
Tucker Gives Plenary Speech at International Education Symposium
Monday, November 23, 2015

Tucker Gives Plenary Speech at International Education Symposium
El Circulo Workshop Focuses on Multimedia Storytelling
Friday, November 20, 2015

El Circulo Workshop Focuses on Multimedia Storytelling
Brockmann Explores GDR Literary Culture in New Book
Friday, November 13, 2015

Brockmann Explores GDR Literary Culture in New Book
Young Students Learn About the Day of the Dead
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Young Students Learn About the Day of the Dead
Ibrahim’s Work Featured at International Education Summit
Friday, November 06, 2015

Ibrahim’s Work Featured at International Education Summit
Students and Faculty Mingle at Polyglot Café
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Students and Faculty Mingle at Polyglot Café

Innovating Foreign Language Education
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Innovating Foreign Language Education
Modern Languages Faculty Members Discuss the Refugee Crisis
Friday, October 16, 2015

Modern Languages Faculty Members Discuss the Refugee Crisis
Kenya Dworkin Helps Prepare the Ground for Democracy in Cuba
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Kenya Dworkin Helps Prepare the Ground for Democracy in Cuba
Wu Receives Funds to Support “Pioneering” Research
Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Wu Receives Funds to Support “Pioneering” Research
Gabriele Eichmanns Maier Pens Groundbreaking Textbook
Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Gabriele Eichmanns Maier Pens Groundbreaking Textbook
Giovanni Puppo Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Friday, October 02, 2015

Giovanni Puppo Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Modern Languages Ph.D. Student Named Presidential Fellow
Wednesday, September 09, 2015

Modern Languages Ph.D. Student Named Presidential Fellow
CMU to Host Hispanic Studies Film Festival
Tuesday, September 08, 2015

CMU to Host Hispanic Studies Film Festival
Seth Wiener Joins Modern Languages Faculty
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Seth Wiener Joins Modern Languages Faculty
Training PA’s Chinese Teachers
Friday, August 07, 2015

Training PA’s Chinese Teachers
“Mr. Everything” Dick Tucker Retires
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

“Mr. Everything” Dick Tucker Retires
Hats off to the Modern Languages Class of 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015

Hats off to the Modern Languages Class of 2015
Yasufumi Iwasaki Honored at Luncheon
Friday, May 15, 2015

Yasufumi Iwasaki Honored at Luncheon
Latino Children Get Tech-Savvy with Help from Digital Corps
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Latino Children Get Tech-Savvy with Help from Digital Corps
Yasufumi Iwasaki Wins Elliot Dunlap Smith Award
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Yasufumi Iwasaki Wins Elliot Dunlap Smith Award
Modern Languages Ph.D. Candidate Wins Teaching Award
Friday, April 24, 2015

Modern Languages Ph.D. Candidate Wins Teaching Award
Eight Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows
Friday, April 17, 2015

Eight Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows
Students Win Awards at Japanese Speech Contest
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Students Win Awards at Japanese Speech Contest
Melissa Schneider to Lecture on China’s “Romantic Revolution”
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Melissa Schneider to Lecture on China’s “Romantic Revolution”

Modern Languages Students Say “Yes!” to Phi Sigma Iota
Monday, March 09, 2015

Modern Languages Students Say “Yes!” to Phi Sigma Iota
CMUQ Workshop Helps Teachers Hone Skills
Friday, March 06, 2015

CMUQ Workshop Helps Teachers Hone Skills
Hispanic Studies Professor Optimistic About Renewed Relations
Friday, February 20, 2015

Hispanic Studies Professor Optimistic About Renewed Relations
CMU Students Will Lend a Hand in Haiti
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

CMU Students Will Lend a Hand in Haiti
Mariana Achugar Featured in the Post-Gazette
Monday, February 09, 2015

Mariana Achugar Featured in the Post-Gazette
Stephen Brockmann Spends Semester in Leipzig
Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Stephen Brockmann Spends Semester in Leipzig
Local Children to Sing Spanish-Language Carols
Saturday, December 20, 2014

Local Children to Sing Spanish-Language Carols
In Memoriam: Michel Fougères
Thursday, November 20, 2014

In Memoriam: Michel Fougères
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