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SLCL students receive Fulbright grants
Two recent graduates and a doctoral student from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics have received Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research, and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year.
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SLCL professors receive named positions
The College of LAS has honored three SLCL professors with named scholar and professorship positions in recognition of their contributions to research and education at the University of Illinois.
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A hands-on meeting with the ancient world
Associate professor of classics Ariana Traill has been organizing summer camps introducing children to Greek and Roman history since 2015. She was inspired to start the camps after talking to Silvina Montrul, professor of Spanish, who founded the University Language Academy for...
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Linguistics alumnus and visiting scholar's art featured in new Urbana Park District exhibit
An exhibit showcasing butterfly nectar plants will be hosted at Urbana Park District’s Anita Purves Nature Center from July 20 to the end of August. The exhibit features 17 pictures by professor James H. Yang, a visiting scholar from Taiwan who obtained his Ph.D. in linguistics from...
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The Olympics as you've never seen them
From donkey chariots to shrines to Pelops, classics professor discusses the ancient history of the Games.
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Italian student awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Justin Wytmar, who recently completed his junior year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is among 20 students nationally who were awarded the Beinecke Scholarship.
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Spanish students among Humanities in Action scholars for 2024–25
We CU and the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) recently announced the 2024–2025 Humanities in Action scholars. The new cohort—composed of five students from across campus, including two from SLCL—will begin the program in fall 2024.
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SLCL faculty members receive named scholar and professorship positions
The College of LAS has honored 17 professors with named scholar and professorship positions in recognition of their contributions to research and education at the University of Illinois, including three from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics.
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Greater understanding leading to greater opportunity
Programs like English as a Second Language in the Department of Linguistics help students succeed within a new language and culture.
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A milestone of learning and service
Twenty years ago, Ann Abbott, professor and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese, created SPAN 232 as the university’s first and only general education course that is not taught in English. Since then, the course has grown from having about 12...