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Recent news from the Department of Linguistics

Peyton Deal starts role as Office Manager and Technical Assistant

Peyton Deal has joined the Language Center and the institute of Linguistics

Moderator speaking with 2 of the voice actors on the Coffman Theater stage

A Galaxy in Ojibwe — Star Wars Premiere Bridges Pop Culture and Indigenous Heritage

The Institute of Linguistics and Department of American Indian Studies hosted Anangong Migaading: Star Wars a New Hope Ojibwe to connect pop culture with Indigenous traditions…

PromptEd: AI prompts for language educators

A new Open Educational Resource (OER) crafted to empower language educators with high-quality prompts, ready to use with AI chatbots

LING Spring 2025 intro classes with no prerequisites, flier for each of the four classes

Linguistics Spring 2025: Intro Classes, No Prerequisites

Spring 2025 you can choose among four intro-level Linguistics courses that have no prerequisites and fulfill LE requirements.

On the left, a circular emblem with the number 150 and text that reads "Celebrating 150 Years of International Students." Three students in a black and white photo look to the left.

Celebrating 150 Years of International Students at CLA

We celebrate the 150th anniversary of international students at the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts!

Five people, including Aandeg Jedi Muldrew (wearing a brown suit) and Dustin Morrow (wearing all black)

From UMN Classrooms to a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars in Ojibwe

In a galaxy not so far away, Star Wars meets the Ojibwe language in a groundbreaking project that bridges pop culture with Indigenous heritage.

Artificial intelligence use among University of Minnesota professors runs the gamut

This Hubble Reporting article features an interview with Linguistics professor Diti Bhadra.

Job Opportunity: Office Manager & Technical Assistant

The Language Center and Institute of Linguistics are hiring an Office Manager & Technical Assistant to join our team!

Transmigrating Cassettes Vol. 1 Workshop event, part of a 2023-2024 Hub residency with Soomaal House and SITAAD, in The Hub on September 9, 2023.

Announcing our 2024-25 Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Residencies

Check out our 2024-25 Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Residencies and learn how these vital partnerships are deepening our culture of engagement with the community.

Retro poster of Star Wars for Ojibwe version, "Anangong Miigaading"

Minnesotans help Ojibwe language version of Star Wars

Dustin Morrow grew up surrounded by the Ojibwe language. But he never imagined he would ever hear it in one of his favorite films or that he'd play a pivotal role.