News: Department of World Languages and Cultures

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous UNLV commencement
People | May 10, 2021

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People | May 28, 2020

Professor Elena Gandía García created a service-learning class to address the need for medical interpretation services for the Lied Pediatric Clinic and served as a mentor to colleagues.

Deborah Arteaga headshot
People | May 28, 2020

UNLV Spanish professor Deborah Arteaga volunteers to provide valuable medical interpretation services to under-served patients.

view of UNLV building with city in background
Business and Community | May 27, 2020

The university recognizes faculty and student for their work to improve the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans.

UNLV graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News | May 14, 2020

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

gallery reception
Arts and Culture | March 6, 2020

UNLV Honors College student Nathalie Martinez reflects on the stories and impact of Latinex artists.

woman in red dress in crowd
People | June 18, 2019

Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

award recipients
Campus News | May 1, 2019

UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.

couple at desk filled with holiday cards
UNLV History | November 19, 2017

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for 50 years.

Kendra Patterson is studying abroad in China this semester with support from a scholarship.
Campus News | September 6, 2017

Learn from UNLV students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.

Mecca Walker holds up UNLV license plate
Campus News | June 2, 2017

UNLV plates drive scholarship increases for Rebels.

Susan Byrne
People | November 28, 2016

This new chair of the department of world languages and cultures says she has worked in other areas, but finds the allure of Spanish literature irresistible.