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Remembering Elena Delgado
This spring, our school suffered a great loss: Luisa Elena Delgado, professor of Spanish and former director of the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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Intensive Language Instruction Program (ILIP) returns
Learning a language can seem daunting, especially if you’ve been out of the classroom for a while. A newly returned language program is easing some of that uncertainty by helping students from all walks of life take that first step.
Resources for new EOs
Resources for new executive officers in the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics from the orientation held on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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Summers of study
Professors studying humanities, such as Mariselle Meléndez, often make deep inroads on research during the summer.
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SLCL faculty members selected for Public Voices Fellowship
The Office of the Provost has announced the 2024-25 cohort for the Public Voices Fellowship with the University of Illinois System. Two faculty members from SLCL are among this year's group.
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New book highlights accomplishments of influential Black leader in post-Civil War Illinois
John J. Bird was the first Black trustee for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, appointed in 1873, and an influential leader who advocated for the Black community in the late 19th century. Illinois emeritus professor of religion Wayne Pitard wrote a new book about Bird and his...
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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...