New Awards Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Mentoring Undergraduate Students

The College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University created two new awards this year to acknowledge faculty and staff who make exceptional contributions to mentoring students outside the classroom. These two Outstanding Undergraduate Mentorship Awards are nominated by students, endorsed by their chair or director, and selected by a student committee.

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Documentary by French Professor Earning Recognition at Film Festivals Worldwide

"Chœurs Atlantiques | Tales from the Atlantic Beyond," a documentary produced and directed by Safoi Babana-Hampton, Professor of French and Francophone Studies in the Department of Romance and Classical Studies…

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College of Arts & Letters Faculty and Recent Graduates Awarded Fulbright Awards

Three faculty members and two recent graduates of the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University were offered Fulbright awards for the 2025-26 academic year and will reside…

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MSU’s Italian Program Coordinator Takes On New Role to Shape How Italian is Taught in Michigan

Carmen De Lorenzo, Instructor and Coordinator of the Italian Program in the Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University, will help shape how Italian is taught and experienced in Michigan as…

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Prof. Alejandra Márquez’s Article on The Conversation Explores ‘Emilia Pérez’ Backlash 

We are excited to highlight the latest work by Assistant Professor Alejandra Márquez Guajardo in The Conversation. Her recently published article, "Emilia Pérez was nominated for 13 Oscars – why do so…

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Step Into the Future with Prof. Rocío Quispe-Agnoli’s New Book: Qhipa Pacha: Futurismo Peruano/Peruvian Futurism

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies congratulates Prof. Rocío Quispe-Agnoli on the release of Qhipa Pacha: Futurismo Peruano/Peruvian Futurism. A Bilingual Anthology, her latest book. This collection offers an…

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Driver Article Spotlights Heritage Teachers of Language

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies congratulates Dr. Meagan Driver on the publication of her recent article, "‘Mentor, friend, teacher, and learner’: The beauty, opportunities, and challenges of heritage…

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“Conversation” Starter: Prof. Alejandra Márquez on Americans Seeking Reproductive Health Services in Mexico

RCS Spanish professor Alejandra Márquez' timely article on Americans traveling to Mexico for reproductive health services will reach an estimated audience of over 13 million viewers. The article was published…

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