We’re excited to announce our pop-up online store for students and faculty! You can now purchase t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies with our department logo. Available now through Sunday, March 22nd for pick-up at Phillips Hall or direct shipping. Check it out by clicking the title above!

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is proud to celebrate Pilar Marcé, Associate Professor of Instruction, who has been recognized by the Pomerantz Career Center as a Career Connector. This distinction honors campus partners who invest in their professional growth to better support students and who demonstrate leadership and dedication to student career success. We are grateful for Pilar's commitment to helping our students connect their studies in Spanish with meaningful professional pathways. Click the title above to read more!

Congratulations to the students in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese who received merit-based scholarships from UI Study Abroad! Click the title above to read more!

University of Iowa (UI) honors student Sean Keene, a triple major in political science, broadcast journalism, and Spanish, has studied abroad three times as an undergraduate. Now a third-year student at Iowa, Keene launched a podcast in September—Around the World in 80 Stays—dedicated to helping other Hawkeyes do the same. Click the title above to read more!

The Iowa OER Awards recognize individuals and teams across the state who have done impactful and noteworthy open education work. The recipients of the 2025 Open Educator Award include Dr. Giovanni Zimotti, Dr. Alexis Jiménez, Dr. Rachel Klevar, Dr. Pilar Marcé, and Luke Whitaker.

Explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica over winter break. This three-week, English-taught program explores the intertwining of eco-tourism and culture in Costa Rica. A large portion of class time is devoted to field trips and site visits related to eco-tourism.

9 UI students--two who are current undergraduate students minoring in Spanish--have been awarded Gilman Scholarships to study and intern abroad in 2025.

Nominated for consideration by their colleagues, Dr. Kristine Muñoz and Dr. Rachel Klevar are two of nine faculty members from CLAS who were presented with a 2025 teaching and engagement award.

Abigail Kloha, a Spanish and translation major at the University of Iowa and a Global Access Ambassador, studied abroad through IFSA Butler in Heredia, a non-sponsored program at the Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica. Click on the title above to read her reflection on the experience!

Ellie Crock, a double major in Spanish and ethics & public policy, and a Global Access Ambassador, studied abroad through the CIEE Buenos Aires Liberal Arts Program. Click the title above to read her reflection on the experience!