Detail, inside the Biblioteca Vasconcelos in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: Vincent St. Thomas

Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies

We investigate and teach the cultures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds. By engaging the expressions of diverse communities, students gain linguistic, cultural, and analytical abilities that prepare them for many careers.

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Recent News

Sara Finney Receives CLA’s Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

Sara Finney’s visionary approach to teaching has won her CLA’s 2025 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Marisol Galicia Estevez Receives CLA’s Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

She doesn’t just teach. She inspires. Meet Marisol Galicia Estevez, recipient of CLA’s 2025 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

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Alma Matters May 2025 Newsletter

Alma Matters is a quarterly e-newsletter distributed to CLA alumni and friends. This month's feature showcases the vital connection between the liberal arts and health.

How the Liberal Arts Improve Health and Well-being

What do Spanish, sociology, and music have to do with health? Everything.

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Speaking the Language of Care: Introducing the New Medical Spanish Minor

The medical Spanish minor equips future healthcare professionals to provide empathetic and culturally appropriate care to more members of our community.