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230+ Million
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480+ Million
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News and Announcements
Recipient of the 2024 Innovation in Language Program Direction Award: Giovanni Zimotti
Monday, January 27, 2025
The American Association of University Supervisors, Coordinators, and Directors of Language Programs (AAUSC) recently announced the award winners for the 2024 Innovation in Language Program Direction Award. Among two other recipients within the 'Novel Application' category, is the Department of Spanish & Portuguese's very own Giovanni Zimotti, who expressed gratitude to his cohort of collaborators for their contributions.