Tags: Students

Lukas Williams in Madrid
Language and Cultural Immersion in Sevilla

Lucas Williams, a second-year Biomedical Physiology major and Spanish minor, spent six weeks in Sevilla, Spain, through the UGA en España program. Living with a host family, taking Spanish courses, and traveling throughout the country gave him the opportunity to strengthen his language skills while experiencing Spanish culture, traditions, and everyday life firsthand.       What drew you to this study abroad program and what did…

Sharina smiles at the camera.
Sharina Maíllo-Pozo’s Book Reaches New Audiences with Spanish Translation in the Dominican Republic

Associate Professor Sharina Maíllo-Pozo celebrated the Spanish-language publication of her book Puentes Sonoros with a series of events in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in September and October 2026. The Spanish translation of Bridging Sonic Borders was officially launched on October 1 as part of the International Book Fair in Santo Domingo, bringing Sharina’s scholarship to Spanish-speaking audiences. The book’s publisher also organized…

Katherine Fivgas in Barcelona
From UGA to Madrid and Barcelona: Finding Confidence in Spanish Beyond the Classroom

Katherine Fivgas, a Journalism major with minors in Spanish and Women’s Studies, participated in the UGA en España Madrid-Barcelona program from May 8 to June 5, 2026. She shares how everyday conversations, new friendships, and life in Spain strengthened her Spanish and her confidence beyond the classroom.    What drew you to the Madrid-Barcelona study abroad program, and what did you hope to learn or experience? I wanted a…

Two people smile at the camera
UGA French Honor Society Hosts Fall Picnic

On Wednesday, September 23rd, UGA’s chapter of the Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society hosted a picnic on New College Lawn. It was a wonderful occasion for PDP members to catch up with each other and ROML Faculty, as well as getting the word out about our organization to prospective new members. Drs. Ovrom and Denino from ROML’s French section were in attendance, as was department head Dr. Bultman. The organizers were also thrilled that…
French

Felipe smiles at the camera
To Study a Language is to Study People: A FLTA's Journey to UGA

This semester, Felipe Guedes M. Vieira joins the UGA community as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) in the Department of Romance Languages. As he begins teaching Portuguese, he brings with him years of experience in language education and research in Brazil. Below, Felipe shares more about his journey to UGA. I was always fascinated by languages and by the different ways people communicate and make sense of the world. Over…
Portuguese

Mateus smiles at the camera.
From Avid Reader to Educator: Mateus Braz’s Fulbright Journey

Welcome to Mateus Braz! This is his first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. Mateus shares his reflections on his journey to become a teacher:  While my mom was preparing her classes, I would walk into her room, half asleep, and ask her “Mom, where’s Pwato?” I didn’t know who Plato was then, but I surely enjoyed sitting on top of his…
Portuguese

faculty pic
2026 New Faculty

The Department of Romance Languages is welcoming five faculty members to the University of Georgia in Fall 2026. Together, their diverse research expertise and innovative courses offer exciting new opportunities for students of languages and world cultures. Each brings new perspectives to our Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian programs.            María José Gutiérrez Jiménez joins us as Assistant Professor of…

Vanessa smiles at the camera.
Theory Meets Community: Spotlight on Vanessa Revheim

Ph.D. candidate Vanessa Revheim was awarded the UGA Graduate School's prestigious Dissertation Completion Award (DCA)—a highly competitive, university-wide assistantship given to outstanding doctoral students in their final year. Designed to recognize top scholars, the award provides recipients with dedicated, full-time focus to write their dissertations. For Vanessa, this award enables her to fully immerse herself in fieldwork with the…
Romance Linguistics

Flor and Yasmin
Celebrating Graduate Research Excellence: Flor Adams and Yasmin Paiva de Siqueira

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia proudly recognizes two exceptional graduate scholars whose work reflects excellence in research, teaching, and interdisciplinary inquiry. Flor Adams, PhD Candidate in Hispanic Linguistics, has received the 2025–2026 Romance Languages Distinguished Research Publication Award for the article “Speculative Fabulation as Inquiry: Creative Approaches to Language Research,” published in…

Fausset
Spanish Major Eliza Fausset Wins FAO Schwarz Fellowship

University of Georgia senior and Spanish major in the Department of Romance Languages Eliza Fausset has been selected as a 2026-28 FAO Schwarz Fellow, earning a place in one of the nation’s most selective postgraduate fellowship programs focused on social impact and nonprofit leadership. Fausset is one of seven students nationwide chosen for the upcoming cohort by the FAO Schwarz Family Foundation. She will complete a two‑year, paid fellowship…
Subscribe to Students