Celebrating Achievements in Portuguese Studies

The Portuguese program has had an exciting year filled with student success, faculty recognition, and vibrant cultural events!

• Dr. Cecília Rodrigues has been awarded the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs 2025 Excellence in Language Education award.  

• Undergraduate student, Madison Dixon, earned a Boren Scholarship as a Portuguese Flagship student and, graduate student, Elisa Braga, published an article in June showcasing her research. Both are proof of the incredible talent among our Portuguese program students.  

• An Afternoon of Art invited participants to explore Portuguese poetry through painting, inspired by the works of Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. The evening celebrated creativity and cross-cultural exchange.

• This year, the Portuguese program welcomed two Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants – Mariana and Kessia – who bring authentic cultural perspectives to our classrooms.