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News and announcements
Spanish and Portuguese's Academic Advisor Meredith Gall Receives 2026 Pat Folsom Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Monday, October 12, 2026
Our wonderful academic advisor, Meredith Mahy Gall, was selected as a recipient of the 2026 Pat Folsom Excellence in Academic Advising Award! Click the title above to see more information on Instagram!
Claudia Pozzobon Potratz pairs Spanish-language students with community
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Using community-engaged learning, Claudia Pozzobon Potratz helps students connect Spanish language, culture, and identity to the Iowa City community.
"One Moment": Luis Muñoz publishes first North American poetry collection
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The bilingual collection presents Muñoz’s poetry in Spanish and English, with translations by writers Idra Novey and Garth Greenwell.
