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Dr. Cecília Rodrigues Elected President of the American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA)

The American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA), a leading organization for scholars and educators dedicated to the study of the Portuguese language and Lusophone world, announced the election of Dr. Cecília Rodrigues as its new president.

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Jorge García-Granados Awarded Franklin Research Grant by the American Philosophical Society

Jorge García-Granados, Lecturer of Spanish, has been awarded the American Philosophical Society's

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María González-Ferrer Wins UGA's Excellence in Teaching Award

María González-Ferrer, a Ph.D. candidate in Hispanic Linguistics at UGA, has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award for graduate students.

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Samantha Gillen Awarded Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Samantha Gillen, Lecturer of Italian, is a recipient of a 2025 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award. The Sandy Beaver awards annually honor outstanding faculty in the Franklin College who have shown a sustained commitment to high-quality instruction.

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Spanish Major Alexandra Catherine Wells Selected for National Humanities Leadership Council

Story by Dr. Sharina Maíllo-Pozo

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