Immersing students in language and culture

Empowering students to engage meaningfully with diverse cultures through global understanding and communication.

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Turn language into opportunity

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Spanish Heritage Language Program

If you grew up hearing, speaking or understanding Spanish at home, with family or in your community, the Spanish Heritage Language Program is designed for you. 

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Double major in a language

Choosing a major doesn't have to mean choosing only one path. Many students discover that combining a language with another field is one of the smartest academic decisions they can make.

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Concurrent Enrollment Program

Earn college credit in high school through the Collegiate Academy Concurrent Enrollment Program and get a head start on your degree with courses in world languages.

World Languages & Literatures news

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Natalia Cardillo passes examinations to be a Federally Certified Court Interpreter

Cardillo, an instructor of Spanish at the University, is one of seven Federally Certified Court Interpreters within the state of Nevada

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University of Nevada, Reno world languages faculty selected for Regents’ Advising Award

College of Liberal Arts Associate Professor Wilfredo de Ràfols earns NSHE system-wide honor

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College of Liberal Arts celebrates extraordinary achievements

The College of Liberal Arts recognized deserving individuals at annual awards ceremony