Dr. Catherine Simpson Awarded Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award The Department of Romance Languages proudly congratulates Principal Lecturer Dr. Catherine Simpson on receiving the University of Georgia’s prestigious Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award in Spring 2026. The Sandy Beaver Award recognizes sustained excellence in instruction and a deep commitment to student learning. For Dr. Simpson, that commitment begins with a student-centered philosophy and a belief in the power of active engagement. Read more about Dr. Catherine Simpson Awarded Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award
Milonga Tropical Spring 2026 Athens Tangueros presents Milonga Tropical - Tango intertwined with Latin Rhythm dancing for a memorable evening of dancing, including live dance performances -- Admission: FREE -- Read more about Milonga Tropical Spring 2026
Romance Languages Students Win Fulbright Awards We are proud to celebrate five of our students and recent alumni who have been offered Fulbright awards for the 2025–2026 academic year. Their achievements contribute to the University of Georgia’s recognition as a top‑producing institution for Fulbright U.S. students for the fourth consecutive year. Tags: French Spanish Read more about Romance Languages Students Win Fulbright Awards
Portuguese Event: Cooking Class Oi, pessoa!! The Portuguese Program is happy to invite you all to our upcoming event - Portuguese Cooking Class! In this event, you will have the chance to learn how to make a traditional Portuguese dessert, that is equal parts easy and delicious! This event will be held online, March 19th, and starts at 6PM. For this event, we ask that you register prior using the QR code on the flyer. You will receive an email with both the Zoom link and ingredient list some days prior to the event. Read more about Portuguese Event: Cooking Class
Guest Lecture: Dr. Antonio Pedrós‑Gascón Associate Professor Dr. Antonio Pedrós‑Gascón (Colorado State University), an internationally recognized scholar of Peninsular literature, will deliver a lecture on Concepción Gimeno de Flaquer, one of the key feminist voices of the 19th‑century transatlantic world. Read more about Guest Lecture: Dr. Antonio Pedrós‑Gascón
