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New Publication by Professor Eduardo Raposo

Congratulations to Professor Eduardo Raposo for publishing "Gramática do Português."

Laura Marqués-Pascual Obtains Tenure and Promotion to Lecturer

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Marqués-Pascual for her recently announced tenure and promotion to lecturer!

Professor Jill Levine Wins PEN Center USA 2012 Award

Professor Jill Levine's translation of Jose Donoso's "The Lizard's Tale" has won the PEN Center USA 2012 award for Literary Translation. Congratulations!

New Publication by Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña

Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña has recently published a Spanish translation of Bernat Metge’s "Libre de Fortuna e Prudència" (1381).

Professor Sara Poot-Herrera participates in the Cervantes Prize Ceremony

Invited by the Laureate Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska, Professor Sara Poot-Herrera attended the Cervantes Prize Ceremony in Alcala de Henares, Spain, on April 23rd.

Research Discussion with Professor Ellen McCracken

Graduate students Christine Fernández, Claire Ihlendorf, and Julio Pérez, and Professor Ellen McCracken discuss their research and innovative ways of teaching using digital technologies.

Professor Sara Poot-Herrera Receives Graduate Mentorship Award

Congratulations to Professor Sara Poot-Herrera for receiving the Graduate Mentorship Award!

The Department Welcomes Visiting Professor Cristina Martínez-Carazo and Fulbright Scholar Gabriel Linares-González

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese welcomes Visiting Professor Cristina Martínez-Carazo from UC Davis and Fulbright Scholar Gabriel Linares-González from Universidad Autónoma Nacional de México.