General News

Dr. Noha Ghali hosted an interactive table at the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the Morocco program, enjoying a vibrant day of connecting with students and colleagues passionate about Morocco and global learning.

Dr. Bobby Hobgood gave the keynote address, “Lighthouses and Cartographers: Language Learning as a Cultural Sanctuary,” at the 60th anniversary conference of the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina Conference in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, October 3.

Study Abroad in Japan Report Session 2026 was held on Friday, October 2, 2026, which was a great success. Approximately, 20 Participants enjoyed learning about the wide range of study abroad opportunities available in Japan through engaging student presentations and discussions. Information about scholarships specifically available for study abroad programs in Japan was also shared […]

He gave a keynote address at the Utah Language Access Conference titled “The Human Advantage in Language Access Services” on September 19, 2026

Thank you to all of our LANG faculty who participated in and volunteered at International Festival on Saturday, September 19. Students of the Chinese Program and Dr. Fang-yi Chao performed the Dragon Dance twice. Dr. Mary LaMarca and students from the French program represented France together with the French Club Mascot, our beloved Maisie, the […]

Congratulations to David Dalton for hosting a very successful Mexico East conference on Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12. The conference was attended by approximately 30 scholars from the Eastern US. It was co-hosted by University of South Carolina and UNC Charlotte. Our department was a co-sponsor.

Congratulations to Dr. Chikako Mori who was nominated for the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence. The nominiation recognizes Dr. Mori’s dedication and excellence in the classroom. Being nominated for this award reflects the impact of the facutly member’s teaching and the extent to which others in our community hold them in high regard. 

On the way to the North Pole Here Mr. Twig Branch is holding our photo on the ship “Le Commandant Charcot” on the way to the North Pole. Polar Bears and Whales made appearances.  LANG at the North Pole And here we are! Our Banner was unfurled still on board of “Le Commandant Charcot” at […]

2026 Dean’s Prize for Outstanding Research Tairen Fenhoff: Examining the rhetoric of enemyship Tairen Fenhoff, a double Major in Spanish and Communication Studies, completed Honors Program in both majors. As part of the Communication Studies Honors Program, she examined how perceived enemies were constructed through presidential campaign rally rhetoric during the closing stages of the […]

Congratulations to the Recruitment Committee for hosting a successful Professional Advisor Lunch. 12 Professional Advisors from a variety of areas including Belk College of Business, College of Arts and Architecture, College of Engineering, University College, College of Health and Human Services and College of Education as well as College of Science and CHESS enjoyed lunch and […]