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There are many reasons to study Spanish at Iowa! A renowned program with various courses and an understanding of how to leverage language skills after graduation!
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230+ Million
Number of Portuguese Speakers
480+ Million
Number of Spanish Speakers
News and Announcements
Martín-Estudillo named new director of Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Luis Martín-Estudillo, professor and collegiate scholar in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will serve as the next director of the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies (OCAS). His appointment will begin July 1.
New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Student Success: Dr. Ana M. Rodríguez-Rodríguez!
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Ana M. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, PhD, associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named associate dean for academic affairs and graduate student success in the Graduate College at the University of Iowa. Her appointment will begin July 1, 2024.
From language learner to language educator: how study abroad ignited a global career spanning three decades
Friday, February 2, 2024
Three decades ago, Melissa Ferrin (BA political science and Spanish ’95) participated in a study abroad program in Chile offered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) as a language learner. She currently teaches English at a small engineering school in Mexico called Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca (UTM). Here, she reflects on her international experience and gives valuable advice to students aspiring to enhance their education with global experiences.