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Oct. 14, 2022
We could not be more excited to celebrate this year's College of Humanities Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Dolores Durán-Cerda (MA in Spanish, 1993 and PhD in Spanish, 1999) at Homecoming! Dr. Durán-Cerda is the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for…
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Oct. 10, 2022
In a virtual classroom, University of Arizona students connect with a binational group of peers and professors, sharing their own experiences and perspectives while learning about the nuances and complexities of U.S.-Mexico border issues.   The…
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Oct. 10, 2022
In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, annually celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the College of Humanities is spotlighting faculty, staff and students. This week, meet Lillian Gorman, Xochilt María Montaño, Francisco Javier Fuentes…
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Sept. 28, 2022
Professor Emeritus Joan Gilabert died at home on September 9, 2022, following a long, courageous struggle with numerous serious health challenges. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Nuria and son Jordi, brother-in-law Ross and sister-in-law…
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Sept. 21, 2022
Written by Lillian Gorman “I really love the heritage program; I love how it feels like a family and I like how a lot of the staff just makes it feel like you're talking to an uncle or something. I especially like what the program stands up for and…
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May 25, 2022
Two of the five scholars in the inaugural class of the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will join the College of Humanities, paired with faculty mentors for a year of research and professional development.   Lisa Covington, of the…
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May 23, 2022
Three faculty members in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.   Dr. Kristin Doran is promoted from Assistant Professor of Practice to Associate Professor…
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May 10, 2022
Two projects involving College of Humanities professors have been selected in this year’s round of grants from the Provost’s Investment Fund.   The proposals are:   Online Interpreting CertificatePrincipal Investigator: Regents Professor Sonia…
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May 5, 2022
Dr. Ana Cornide, Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Critical Service Learning and Community Outreach in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, is the recipient of the University’s 2022 Koffler Prize.   Sponsored by the…
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April 22, 2022
Please join us in congratulating two of our world-class faculty members who recently received prestigious UA Awards of Distinction and Grants! Sonia Colina | Regents Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, Director of the National Center of…
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Dec. 17, 2021
Graduating with a 4.0 and completing a triple major in Spanish, Economics and Political Science, Ryan Sheets is the December 2021 College of Humanities Outstanding Senior.   He intends to pursue a career that combines his undergraduate passions and…
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Oct. 14, 2021
The University of Arizona will participate in a three-year, $5-million grant-funded project that unites 16 universities in a national initiative to support Latinx humanities studies. The University of Illinois Chicago is the lead institution of the…