https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/Recent posts from News & Eventsen-usMon, 10 Aug 2026 07:27:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-altuna-suny-coil.aspxCongratulations to Margarita Altuna for being recognized as a SUNY COIL AmbassadorAnna Hines-CobbFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:32:46 Margarita Altuna Recognized as a SUNY COIL AmbassadorCongratulations to Margarita Altuna for being recognized as a SUNY COIL AmbassadorMargarita Altuna smiling at the camerahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-altuna-suny-coil.aspxDepartment News,Honors and Awardshttps://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/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/2024/melinda-zeliff-teach-of-year-2024-by-ffla.aspxWe are honored that Melinda Zeliff, an instructor of German in the USF Department of World Languages, has been recognized as Teacher of the Year 2024. She has also been awarded the Teacher of Excellence Award. Let's celebrate her hard work and dedication!Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:35:03 USF Instructor of German, Melinda Zeliff, Recognized as Teacher of the Year 2024 by FFLAWe are honored that Melinda Zeliff, an instructor of German in the USF Department of World Languages, has been recognized as Teacher of the Year 2024. She has also been awarded the Teacher of Excellence Award. Let's celebrate her hard work and dedication!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/melinda-zeliff-teach-of-year-2024-by-ffla.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:18:18 CAS students shine as Golden Bull AwardeesThis year 13 College of Arts and Sciences students were named winners of the Golden Bull Award, one of USF’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of USF and have demonstrated its values.”Rocky the Bull made an appearance at the Student Success’ Celebration of Leadership award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Student Success at USF)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/french-newspaper-le-figaro-lists-usf-as-one-of-the-best-us-universities-for-international-study.aspxAccording to the French newspaper, Le Figaro, the University of South Florida is one of the best universities in the United States for international students.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:21:53 French Newspaper, Le Figaro, Lists USF as One of The Best U.S. Universities For International StudyAccording to the French newspaper, Le Figaro, the University of South Florida is one of the best universities in the United States for international students.group of students walking on campus (Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/french-newspaper-le-figaro-lists-usf-as-one-of-the-best-us-universities-for-international-study.aspxHonors and Awards