https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/Recent posts from News & Eventsen-usSat, 06 Jun 2026 07:38:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-to-vasquez-speech.aspxCongrats to Professor Camilla Vasquez for sharing her research in her Keynote addressAnna Hines-CobbMon, 01 Jun 2026 11:46:39 Congratulations to Professor Camilla Vasquez on Keynote SpeechCongrats to Professor Camilla Vasquez for sharing her research in her Keynote addressUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-to-vasquez-speech.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/melike-akay-dissertation-support-grant.aspxCongratulations to Melike Akay who was recently awarded the NFMLTA Dissertation Writing Support Grant!Anna Hines-CobbMon, 04 May 2026 09:07:06 Ph.D. Student, Melike Akay, awarded Dissertation Writing Support GrantCongratulations to Melike Akay who was recently awarded the NFMLTA Dissertation Writing Support Grant!NFMLTA Logohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/melike-akay-dissertation-support-grant.aspxHonors and Awards,Student Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRCM9RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6V0RSaVB1VzE4VGFBMENQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjizUc3W44T4PdVw9ntFXF6Z_ifEhv88VWduyZB7f8HEDYKKxIjVHZ2DcvSG_aem_J4Fp5AYmxW4c-dW-5jlYSADavid Arbesú has been named the 2026-2027 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair!External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:11 New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida historyDavid Arbesú has been named the 2026-2027 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/new-debartolo-chair-will-advance-medieval-spanish-research-florida-history.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRCM9RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6V0RSaVB1VzE4VGFBMENQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjizUc3W44T4PdVw9ntFXF6Z_ifEhv88VWduyZB7f8HEDYKKxIjVHZ2DcvSG_aem_J4Fp5AYmxW4c-dW-5jlYSADepartment News,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxUSF World is celebrating heroines of World War Two on stage!External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:31:52 Dancing defiance: USFSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageUSF World is celebrating heroines of World War Two on stage!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxEventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+February+2026+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Two+College+of+Arts+and+Sciences+alumni+earn+%E2%80%98Distinguished+Alumni%E2%80%99+statusCAS graduate and German Student finds success on and off campusExternal ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 11:53:08 2025 CAS graduate finds success on and off campusCAS graduate and German Student finds success on and off campusMatheus Ivanesciuc and his mentor Dean Charles Adamshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/graduate-finds-success-on-and-off-campus.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+February+2026+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Two+College+of+Arts+and+Sciences+alumni+earn+%E2%80%98Distinguished+Alumni%E2%80%99+statusAlumni News,Student Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/untitled.aspxCongratulations to Melike Akay on being a recipient of the Graduate Student Award from the AAAL.Anna Hines-CobbTue, 20 Jan 2026 11:48:25 Ph.D. student Melike Akay receives prestigious award from the AAALCongratulations to Melike Akay on being a recipient of the Graduate Student Award from the AAAL.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/untitled.aspxHonors and Awards,Student Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/akay-ferronato-research-celebration.aspxCongratulations to Melike Akay & Tania Ferronato on publishing a research article in the Innovation in Language, Learning, and Teaching Journal!Anna Hines-CobbTue, 20 Jan 2026 10:35:28 Ph.D Students, Melike Akay & Tania Ferronato Celebrate Research PublicationCongratulations to Melike Akay & Tania Ferronato on publishing a research article in the Innovation in Language, Learning, and Teaching Journal!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/akay-ferronato-research-celebration.aspxStudent Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/puterbaugh-article-accomplishment.aspxCongratulations to Benjamin Puterbaugh on publishing an article in the Journal of Linguistic Anthropology.Anna Hines-CobbMon, 08 Dec 2025 00:12:39 Ph.D Student, Benjamin Puterbaugh Celebrates New PublicationCongratulations to Benjamin Puterbaugh on publishing an article in the Journal of Linguistic Anthropology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/puterbaugh-article-accomplishment.aspxStudent Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.usf.edu%2farts-sciences%2fchronicles%2f2025%2faround-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspxFrom the coral reefs of Curaçao to tea farms in Kyoto, students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences packed their passports for a summer of learning beyond the classroom.External ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 09:33:28 Around the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroadFrom the coral reefs of Curaçao to tea farms in Kyoto, students from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences packed their passports for a summer of learning beyond the classroom.USF Japan Study Abroad Programhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/around-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.usf.edu%2farts-sciences%2fchronicles%2f2025%2faround-world-in-one-summer-cas-students-reflect-on-new-skills-and-connections-gained-abroad.aspxDepartment News,Events,Student Achievementshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, this fall, during a month-long film festival coming to the University of South FloridaExternal ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 08:47:22 USF will host free, multinational film festivalThe Tampa Bay community will have an opportunity to screen Spanish and Portuguese-language films from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, this fall, during a month-long film festival coming to the University of South Florida"Boca Chica" shines a light on the insidious child sex trade and the lives it destroys. [Promotional images provided by PRAGDA]https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-will-host-free-film-festival.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=Exposing+the+molecular+damage+of+alcohol+on+the+brainEventshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/expanding-excellence-31-new-faculty-members-join-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=School+of+Information%E2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsThe USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members this fall semester. Here is a snapshop of some of the new faculty joining the college this fall, including Dr. Elizabeth Hanks, joining the Department of World Languages!External ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 08:32:35 Expanding excellence: 31 new faculty members join the College of Arts and SciencesThe USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members this fall semester. Here is a snapshop of some of the new faculty joining the college this fall, including Dr. Elizabeth Hanks, joining the Department of World Languages!The USF College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members this fall semester. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/expanding-excellence-31-new-faculty-members-join-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=CAS+Chronicles+-+August+2025+-+CAS+Faculty+and+Staff%26utm_content=School+of+Information%E2%80%99s+Amelia+Anderson+honored+for+research+excellence+in+public+library+services+for+adultsDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/phd-mu-zhang-celebrate-another-publication-academic-research.aspxCongratulations to LALS PhD students Yuxuan Mu & Luoxiangyu Zhang on yet another successful scholarly collaboration!Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:44:26 Ph.D. Students, Yuxuan Mu & Luoxiangyu Zhang, Celebrate Another Publication of Their Academic ResearchCongratulations to LALS PhD students Yuxuan Mu & Luoxiangyu Zhang on yet another successful scholarly collaboration!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/phd-mu-zhang-celebrate-another-publication-academic-research.aspxStudent Achievements