Spanish alumna helps underrepresented students keep an eye on the future

Entering the workforce after graduating can seem daunting, especially when you don’t know what the professional landscape will look like in the next five years. Kelley Francis (BA, ’09, Spanish) is helping students from the Hispanic community prepare to make that jump while keeping an eye on the...

David Cooper elected president of the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies

David Cooper, professor and head of the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, has been elected president of the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES).

SLCL faculty members promoted

Ten faculty members from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics have received promotions.

SLCL welcomes 11 new faculty members

The School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics welcomed nine new faculty members this fall. They join a group of talented faculty who lead externally funded and nationally recognized research projects, author major books and articles, and receive national and international awards and...

Translation and interpreting studies professor designs new course focused on translation and culture

A professor in the Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies (TIS) has developed a new course that aims to help students critically engage with translation across various media and contexts.

Linguistics department head honored for 15 years of service

This spring marked the end of an era for linguistics professor James Yoon. After 15 years, his tenure as head of the Department of Linguistics has concluded.

Illini Success report: 90% of LAS alums find a first destination soon after graduation

An annual survey of recent graduates reports that 90% of LAS alumni who graduated during the 2023-2024 period secured their first destination within six months of graduating.

Italian program receives grant for summer study

The Italian Basic Language Program has been awarded a grant by the Italian Ministry of Culture for the second year in a row.

Spanish and linguistics professor receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Silvina Montrul has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-2026 for Brazil. Montrul is a professor in the Departments of Spanish & Portuguese and Linguistics and the Marjorie Roberts Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

SLCL professors recognized by LAS for excellence in scholarship and teaching

Several professors from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics recently received awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
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