News & Events Feed/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/Recent posts from News & Eventsen-usSun, 09 Aug 2026 02:49:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Is Nolan's 'Odyssey' faithful to Homer? ϳԹ faculty weigh in/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawTdjlNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7cdR2cS1NjAjW9D595ijwveDb5IEYOgcQRS0Rlv2pxkNfUXXePic0G2TomAg_aem_VuLe-o8VpgiA1-w60WLz-AϳԹ faculty weigh in on the lively debate of Nolan's adaptation of the 'Odyssey'External ArticleMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:18:01 Is Nolan's 'Odyssey' faithful to Homer? ϳԹ faculty weigh inϳԹ faculty weigh in on the lively debate of Nolan's adaptation of the 'Odyssey'The Trojan Horse in the Odyssey Movie/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/is-nolans-odyssey-faithful-to-homer-usf-faculty-weigh-in.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawTdjlNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7cdR2cS1NjAjW9D595ijwveDb5IEYOgcQRS0Rlv2pxkNfUXXePic0G2TomAg_aem_VuLe-o8VpgiA1-w60WLz-ADepartment NewsMargarita Altuna Recognized as a SUNY COIL Ambassador/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 camera/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-altuna-suny-coil.aspxDepartment News,Honors and AwardsCongratulations to Professor Camilla Vasquez on Keynote Speech/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 addressϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/congrats-to-vasquez-speech.aspxDepartment NewsPh.D. Student, Melike Akay, awarded Dissertation Writing Support Grant/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 Logo/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/melike-akay-dissertation-support-grant.aspxHonors and Awards,Student AchievementsNew DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history/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!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/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 AwardsDancing defiance: ϳԹSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stage/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxϳԹ World is celebrating heroines of World War Two on stage!External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:31:52 Dancing defiance: ϳԹSM student Natalia Chersia brings WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake to life on the stageϳԹ World is celebrating heroines of World War Two on stage!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/world/news/2026/chersia-usfsm.aspxEvents2025 CAS graduate finds success on and off campus/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 Adams/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 AchievementsϳԹ Oracle "Learn a Language at ϳԹ"/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/usf-oracle-writes-opinion-on-lanuage.aspxϳԹ Oracle thinks you should learn a foreign language here!Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:39:05 ϳԹ Oracle "Learn a Language at ϳԹ"ϳԹ Oracle thinks you should learn a foreign language here!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/usf-oracle-writes-opinion-on-lanuage.aspxPh.D. student Melike Akay receives prestigious award from the AAAL/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.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/untitled.aspxHonors and Awards,Student AchievementsPh.D Students, Melike Akay & Tania Ferronato Celebrate Research Publication/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!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2026/akay-ferronato-research-celebration.aspxStudent AchievementsPh.D Student, Benjamin Puterbaugh Celebrates New Publication/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.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/puterbaugh-article-accomplishment.aspxStudent AchievementsAround the world in one summer: CAS students reflect on new skills and connections gained abroad/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 ϳԹ’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 ϳԹ’s College of Arts and Sciences packed their passports for a summer of learning beyond the classroom.ϳԹ Japan Study Abroad Program/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 AchievementsϳԹ will host free, multinational film festival/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 ϳԹExternal ArticleFri, 29 Aug 2025 08:47:22 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ"Boca Chica" shines a light on the insidious child sex trade and the lives it destroys. [Promotional images provided by PRAGDA]/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+brainEventsExpanding excellence: 31 new faculty members join the College of Arts and Sciences/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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences welcomes 31 new faculty members this fall semester. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/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 NewsPh.D. Students, Yuxuan Mu & Luoxiangyu Zhang, Celebrate Another Publication of Their Academic Research/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!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/phd-mu-zhang-celebrate-another-publication-academic-research.aspxStudent AchievementsUniversity of Duisburg-Essen Hosts Dr. Camilla Vásquez for Guest Lecture and Workshophttps://www.uni-due.de/anglistik/linguistics/projects/international_guestsDr. Camilla Vásquez, from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, was recently invited to share her research as a guest lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Her lecture and workshop focused on narrativity and multimodality in online consumer reviews.External ArticleMon, 07 Jul 2025 09:49:46 University of Duisburg-Essen Hosts Dr. Camilla Vásquez for Guest Lecture and WorkshopDr. Camilla Vásquez, from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, was recently invited to share her research as a guest lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Her lecture and workshop focused on narrativity and multimodality in online consumer reviews.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.uni-due.de/anglistik/linguistics/projects/international_guestsDepartment NewsNatalie AmRhein Accepted into Eminent International Master's Program/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/natalie-amrhein-accepted-into-eminent-international-masters-program.aspxCongratulations to World Languages and Cultures (German Concentration) major student Natalie AmRhein, who was accepted into the Erasmus+ International Masters of Innovative Medicine program!Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:53:46 Natalie AmRhein Accepted into Eminent International Master's ProgramCongratulations to World Languages and Cultures (German Concentration) major student Natalie AmRhein, who was accepted into the Erasmus+ International Masters of Innovative Medicine program!Natalie AmRhein/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/natalie-amrhein-accepted-into-eminent-international-masters-program.aspxStudent AchievementsPh.D. Student Benjamin Puterbaugh Published in Journal of Sociolinguistics/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/phd-student-benjamin-puerbaugh-published-journal-sociolinguistics.aspxBenjamin Puterbaugh, a Ph.D. student in the LALS program, has been published in the Journal of Sociolinguistics!Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:11:42 Ph.D. Student Benjamin Puterbaugh Published in Journal of SociolinguisticsBenjamin Puterbaugh, a Ph.D. student in the LALS program, has been published in the Journal of Sociolinguistics!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/phd-student-benjamin-puerbaugh-published-journal-sociolinguistics.aspxStudent AchievementsItalian Studies Program Founding Director Hosts Week of Italian Cuisine in the World for the First Time at the ϳԹ/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/week-if-italian-cuisine.aspxDr. Patrizia La Trecchia, from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, hosts the 9th week of Italian Cuisine in the World at the ϳԹ Tampa Campus.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:38:58 Italian Studies Program Founding Director Hosts Week of Italian Cuisine in the World for the First Time at the ϳԹDr. Patrizia La Trecchia, from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, hosts the 9th week of Italian Cuisine in the World at the ϳԹ Tampa Campus.Week of Italian Cuisine/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/week-if-italian-cuisine.aspxDepartment NewsTaste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxϳԹ's participation in the Week of Italian Cuisine brings opportunities for global engagement to the ϳԹ and Tampa Bay area!External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 08:28:08 Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global tiesϳԹ's participation in the Week of Italian Cuisine brings opportunities for global engagement to the ϳԹ and Tampa Bay area!Picture from the Taste of Italy event at ϳԹ/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/taste-of-italy-culinary-event-strengthens-global-ties.aspxAudiovisual Translation Presentation/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/avt-presentation-spring2025.aspxJoin us for a presentation on Audiovisual Translation and its application in language teaching!Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:45 Audiovisual Translation PresentationJoin us for a presentation on Audiovisual Translation and its application in language teaching!avt homepage rotator/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2025/avt-presentation-spring2025.aspxEventsPh.D. Students, Francesca Marino and Yuxuan Mu Publish Research on the Communication of Identity/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/francesca-mu-publish-visualizing-identity.aspxIn their recently published research paper, Ph.D. students Francesca Marino and Yuxuan Mu analyze how international student organizations convey their identities through flyers and related artifacts.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:58:40 Ph.D. Students, Francesca Marino and Yuxuan Mu Publish Research on the Communication of IdentityIn their recently published research paper, Ph.D. students Francesca Marino and Yuxuan Mu analyze how international student organizations convey their identities through flyers and related artifacts.Research Paper by Francesca Marino and Yuxuan Mu/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/francesca-mu-publish-visualizing-identity.aspxStudent AchievementsFirst Annual French Business Forum/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/first-annual-french-business-forum.aspxOn behalf of ϳԹ World, we are delighted to invite you to the inaugural French Business Forum on November 22nd, at the ϳԹ Patel Center for Global Solutions at 9 AM. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:31:47 First Annual French Business ForumOn behalf of ϳԹ World, we are delighted to invite you to the inaugural French Business Forum on November 22nd, at the ϳԹ Patel Center for Global Solutions at 9 AM. French Business Forum/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/first-annual-french-business-forum.aspxDepartment NewsFrom crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane Helene/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-crisis-to-connectivity-global-conference-goes-virtual-amid-hurricane-helene.aspxDr. Camilla Vasquez from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages successfully hosted a global conference despite facing unexpected complications due to Hurricane Helene. The event highlighted resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges, showcasing the importance of collaboration and communication in academic and global contexts.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:28:34 From crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane HeleneDr. Camilla Vasquez from the ϳԹ Department of World Languages successfully hosted a global conference despite facing unexpected complications due to Hurricane Helene. The event highlighted resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges, showcasing the importance of collaboration and communication in academic and global contexts.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-crisis-to-connectivity-global-conference-goes-virtual-amid-hurricane-helene.aspxDepartment NewsϳԹ Instructor of German, Melinda Zeliff, Recognized as Teacher of the Year 2024 by FFLA/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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/melinda-zeliff-teach-of-year-2024-by-ffla.aspxHonors and AwardsPh.D. Students, Luoxiangyu Zhang & Yuxuan Mu, Published in Prestigious Journal/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/phd-students-zhang-mu-published-in-prestigious-journal.aspxPh.D. Students, Luoxiangyu Zhang & Yuxuan Mu, Published in Prestigious Journal!Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:15:05 Ph.D. Students, Luoxiangyu Zhang & Yuxuan Mu, Published in Prestigious JournalPh.D. Students, Luoxiangyu Zhang & Yuxuan Mu, Published in Prestigious Journal!Luoxiangyu Zhang, Yuxuan Mu: Published Article Headline /arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/phd-students-zhang-mu-published-in-prestigious-journal.aspxStudent AchievementsϳԹ Libraries' Inaugural Summer Institutes Boost Faculty Innovation/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/usf-libraries-inaugural-summer-institutes-boost-faculty-innovation.aspxThis summer ϳԹ Libraries launched two week-long summer institutes to expand services for faculty. The first, Collections to Curriculum, ran for one week in May and focused on bringing faculty into conversation with archival resourcesZibby WilderTue, 13 Aug 2024 00:36:04 ϳԹ Libraries' Inaugural Summer Institutes Boost Faculty InnovationThis summer ϳԹ Libraries launched two week-long summer institutes to expand services for faculty. The first, Collections to Curriculum, ran for one week in May and focused on bringing faculty into conversation with archival resourcesϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/usf-libraries-inaugural-summer-institutes-boost-faculty-innovation.aspxEventsϳԹ’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with ϳԹ's study abroad program in Nice, France.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 14:53:03 ϳԹ’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and cultureUndergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with ϳԹ's study abroad program in Nice, France.The student cohort of the ϳԹ Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usfs-study-abroad-program-in-nice-provides-an-immersive-experience-in-french-language-and-culture.aspxDepartment NewsCAS students shine as Golden Bull Awardees/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 ϳԹ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ’s highest honors awarded to undergraduate and graduate students each year who “encompass the spirit of ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/cas-students-shine-as-golden-bull-awardees.aspxHonors and AwardsFrom campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at ϳԹ/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.External ArticleTue, 28 May 2024 15:00:20 From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at ϳԹAmong the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.Collage of recent ϳԹ graduates/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/from-campus-to-careers-cas-graduates-reflect-on-their-time-at-usf.aspxAlumni NewsM.A. in Spanish Graduate Students Present at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/ma-spanish-grad-students-present-kflc-2024.aspxFive graduate students from Master of Arts in Spanish program presented their papers at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:58:12 M.A. in Spanish Graduate Students Present at the Kentucky Foreign Language ConferenceFive graduate students from Master of Arts in Spanish program presented their papers at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/ma-spanish-grad-students-present-kflc-2024.aspxStudent AchievementsDrs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner present at the CITL: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching - Poster Session/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/drs-sandrine-savona-martine-wagner-present-citl.aspxDrs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner discuss the use of Virtual Global Exchange during a recent Celebrating Innovation in Teaching session.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:32:23 Drs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner present at the CITL: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching - Poster SessionDrs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner discuss the use of Virtual Global Exchange during a recent Celebrating Innovation in Teaching session.Drs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/drs-sandrine-savona-martine-wagner-present-citl.aspxEventsϳԹ Spanish Professor, David Arbesú, Unearths Fascinating Details About a Key Figure in St. Augustine's History/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/arbesu-unearths-details-of-key-figure-in-st-augustines-history.aspxProfessor David Arbesú, of the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, has conducted insightful research into a key historical figure of St. Augustine.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:06:02 ϳԹ Spanish Professor, David Arbesú, Unearths Fascinating Details About a Key Figure in St. Augustine's HistoryProfessor David Arbesú, of the ϳԹ Department of World Languages, has conducted insightful research into a key historical figure of St. Augustine.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/arbesu-unearths-details-of-key-figure-in-st-augustines-history.aspxDepartment NewsRecent Graduate, Kevin Moore, Admitted to the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/kevin-more-payne-fellow-alumni-achievements-2024.aspxKevin Moore, a recent graduate from the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has secured a place in a highly competetive fellowship program: The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship ProgramMon, 18 Mar 2024 00:19:51 Recent Graduate, Kevin Moore, Admitted to the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship ProgramKevin Moore, a recent graduate from the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has secured a place in a highly competetive fellowship program: The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship ProgramϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/kevin-more-payne-fellow-alumni-achievements-2024.aspxAlumni NewsFrench Newspaper, Le Figaro, Lists ϳԹ as One of The Best U.S. Universities For International Study/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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ as One of The Best U.S. Universities For International StudyAccording to the French newspaper, Le Figaro, the ϳԹ is one of the best universities in the United States for international students.group of students walking on campus (Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com)/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 AwardsNACLO/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/naclo.aspxThe North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO) is a national contest for high school (and middle schools) students in which contestants compete to solve creative and challenging linguistics problems drawn from a variety of languages.Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:44:17 NACLOThe North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO) is a national contest for high school (and middle schools) students in which contestants compete to solve creative and challenging linguistics problems drawn from a variety of languages.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2024/naclo.aspxEventsFall 2023 Events/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/fall-2023-events.aspxAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:24:53 Fall 2023 EventsAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.Faculty and students at the September La Table Française./arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/fall-2023-events.aspxEventsFOX 13 Features Dr. Matthew Kessler, Applied Linguistics Professor, Unpacking the Role of AI in Education/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/fox-13-features-matthew-kessler-unpacking-the-role-of-ai-in-education.aspxDr. Matthew Kessler Featured in FOX 13. Watch on FOX 13's website.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:37:13 FOX 13 Features Dr. Matthew Kessler, Applied Linguistics Professor, Unpacking the Role of AI in EducationDr. Matthew Kessler Featured in FOX 13. Watch on FOX 13's website. Dr. Matthew Kessler Featured in FOX 13./arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/fox-13-features-matthew-kessler-unpacking-the-role-of-ai-in-education.aspxDepartment NewsϳԹ linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots/news/2023/usf-linguistics-expert-pivots-course-in-response-to-his-new-study-on-artificial-intelligence-chatbots.aspxAfter examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.External ArticleThu, 07 Sep 2023 15:53:19 ϳԹ linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbotsAfter examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.chat screen reflected over person typing on laptop/news/2023/usf-linguistics-expert-pivots-course-in-response-to-his-new-study-on-artificial-intelligence-chatbots.aspxDepartment NewsM.A. program in applied linguistics graduate, Ghadah Rahman, selected by U.S. Department of State for prestigious English language teaching fellowship/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/ma-in-applied-linguistics-graduate-ghadah-rahman-selected-by-us-department-of-state-for-english-teaching-fellowship.aspxOne of our recent graduates from our MA program in Applied Linguistics, Ghadah Rahman, was recently awarded a prestigious Teaching Fellowship as part of the U.S. Department of State's English Language Fellow Program.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:08:59 M.A. program in applied linguistics graduate, Ghadah Rahman, selected by U.S. Department of State for prestigious English language teaching fellowshipOne of our recent graduates from our MA program in Applied Linguistics, Ghadah Rahman, was recently awarded a prestigious Teaching Fellowship as part of the U.S. Department of State's English Language Fellow Program.Department of World Languages News listing image/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/ma-in-applied-linguistics-graduate-ghadah-rahman-selected-by-us-department-of-state-for-english-teaching-fellowship.aspxAlumni NewsWorld Languages celebrates Latin culture with annual Spanish Fair/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/world-languages-celebrates-latin-culture-with-annual-spanish-fair.aspxAfter a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences Department of World Languages hosted its 13th Annual Spanish Fair and Expo in April. The fair, which began in 2007, showcases the department’s graduate and undergraduate Spanish programs and provides an opportunity for ϳԹ and surrounding Tampa community groups to conduct outreach.External ArticleWed, 24 May 2023 16:00:32 World Languages celebrates Latin culture with annual Spanish FairAfter a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences Department of World Languages hosted its 13th Annual Spanish Fair and Expo in April. The fair, which began in 2007, showcases the department’s graduate and undergraduate Spanish programs and provides an opportunity for ϳԹ and surrounding Tampa community groups to conduct outreach.“Los Infiltrados” Director Alex Rivera (left) with Dr. Pablo Brescia, professor and organizer of the annual Spanish Fair and Expo. (Photo by Alessandra Casanova)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/world-languages-celebrates-latin-culture-with-annual-spanish-fair.aspxEventsSpring 2023 Events/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/spring-2023-events.aspxAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:56:58 Spring 2023 EventsAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/spring-2023-events.aspxEventsRecent grad and Fulbright Scholar Margaret "Margo" Maliwat teaches English in Spain/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/recent-grad-and-fulbright-scholar-margaret-margo-maliwat-teaches-english-in-spain.aspxMargaret (Margo) Maliwat, a recent graduate from the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:56:10 Recent grad and Fulbright Scholar Margaret "Margo" Maliwat teaches English in SpainMargaret (Margo) Maliwat, a recent graduate from the ϳԹ College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.Margaret (Margo) Maliwat/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2023/recent-grad-and-fulbright-scholar-margaret-margo-maliwat-teaches-english-in-spain.aspxAlumni NewsFall 2022 Events/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/fall-2022-events.aspxAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:35:12 Fall 2022 EventsAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/fall-2022-events.aspxEventsOur Graduate, Brian Maloney, Will Join the Erasmus+ Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) and Pursue His Graduate Studies in Europe/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/brian-maloney-erasmus-network-on-humanitarian-action.aspxWe are very proud to announce that one of our graduates (with a B.A. in World Languages & Cultures with a concentration in German) has been admitted into a very prestigious and highly competitive graduate program in Europe.Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:30:24 Our Graduate, Brian Maloney, Will Join the Erasmus+ Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) and Pursue His Graduate Studies in EuropeWe are very proud to announce that one of our graduates (with a B.A. in World Languages & Cultures with a concentration in German) has been admitted into a very prestigious and highly competitive graduate program in Europe.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/brian-maloney-erasmus-network-on-humanitarian-action.aspxAlumni NewsPh.D. Student Yaqian Jiang Graduates With a Position as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee UniversityArticle Title/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/yaqian-jiang-graduates-with-a-position-as-an-adjunct-professor.aspxDr. Yaqian Jiang graduated from our Ph.D. program in Spring 2022 with a position as an adjunct professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee University.Mon, 23 May 2022 08:36:51 Ph.D. Student Yaqian Jiang Graduates With a Position as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee UniversityArticle TitleDr. Yaqian Jiang graduated from our Ph.D. program in Spring 2022 with a position as an adjunct professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee University.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/yaqian-jiang-graduates-with-a-position-as-an-adjunct-professor.aspxAlumni NewsSpring/Summer 2022 Events/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/spring-summer-2022-events.aspxAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:04:07 Spring/Summer 2022 EventsAll events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current ϳԹ students only unless stated otherwise.ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/spring-summer-2022-events.aspxEventsAnna Stepanyan Receives Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/anna-stepanyan-provosts-award.aspxAnna received one of the four Spring 2022 Provost's Awards for outstanding teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant!Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:43:41 Anna Stepanyan Receives Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching AssistantAnna received one of the four Spring 2022 Provost's Awards for outstanding teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/anna-stepanyan-provosts-award.aspxAlumni NewsDefense of a Master’s Thesis: Sarah Monsalve/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/sarah-monsalve-masters-thesis-defense.aspxSarah Monsalve successfully defends her Master's thesis!Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:49:12 Defense of a Master’s Thesis: Sarah MonsalveSarah Monsalve successfully defends her Master's thesis!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/sarah-monsalve-masters-thesis-defense.aspxStudent AchievementsKristy Snow Receives a Prestigious Fellowship in Korea!/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/kristy-snow-receives-prestigious-fellowship-korea.aspxOur Applied Linguistics graduate student, Kristy Snow, received a prestigious fellowship to teach English abroad!Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:51:13 Kristy Snow Receives a Prestigious Fellowship in Korea!Our Applied Linguistics graduate student, Kristy Snow, received a prestigious fellowship to teach English abroad!ϳԹ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/world-languages/news/2022/kristy-snow-receives-prestigious-fellowship-korea.aspxStudent Achievements