News: Department of World Languages and Cultures

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous UNLV commencement
People |

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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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
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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 |

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

UNLV graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

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 |

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

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People |

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

award recipients
Campus News |

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

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

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 |

UNLV plates drive scholarship increases for Rebels.

Susan Byrne
People |

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.

Portrait of Catherine Bellver
Research |

UNLV distinguished professor Catherine Bellver takes a literary journey back to 1920s Spain, exploring the vanguard poetry movement of the time that sprung from cultural progression, innovation, and shifting gender norms.