UNCW World Languages & Cultures

08/27/2026

There They Are Thursdays: Oisin Slowey
BA in International Business & French, 2024

08/26/2026

Where Are They Wednesdays: Grace Pilcher
MA in Spanish, 2022
BA in Spanish with Teaching Licensure, 2021

Peace Corps
UMN Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies
UNCW Graduate School

08/26/2026

Many thanks to everyone who stopped by our department and club tables at today’s Involvement Carnival! If we missed you, please reach out to any professor in WLC or complete this form and we will be in touch!

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08/23/2026

There They Are Thursdays: Ivanna Córdoba Montoya
Psychology & French minor, 2022

08/23/2026

We are so proud of Mary and her accomplishments!

If you would like more information on how to earn an MAT and become a licensed Spanish teacher, reach out to Dr Rahming or visit this site: https://www.uncw.edu/academics/majors-programs/wce/spanish-specialization-mat/

After earning degrees in Spanish and biology, Mary Carper '26M became a residency Spanish teacher in Forsyth County. She says UNCW's MAT program strengthened her teaching and supports her passion for inspiring curiosity through language. Read Mary's story: https://bit.ly/3TLlUvl

05/24/2026

Follow along the “Exploring happiness in the Spanish culture” study abroad program in Valencia, Spain. Students are enrolled in HON 212 Happiness in Spain with Dr. Melissa Kovich or SPN 201 with Profe Gasquet.

The students kicked off their study abroad adventure by exploring Valencia’s history, culture, and traditions. Highlights included visiting the Roman city of Sagunto, climbing the 207 steps of El Miguelete, exploring the Oceanogràfic, and discovering the city’s beautiful beaches and the Túria park.

They also had their first intercambio, where they got to practice Spanish with locals and even learn a few bachata and salsa moves!

Week 1 has been full of learning, adventure, and unforgettable experiences. What will Week 2 bring? Stay tuned to find out! ☀️🇪🇸

05/13/2026

We are so proud of our students who graduated with BA degrees in French and Spanish, as well as all of our Spanish MA and Spanish MAT graduates! We can't wait to see where life takes you! 🎓🎉Congratulations! ¡Felicidades! Félicitations! 🎓🎉

📸 Courtesy of Profe Raúl Sojo Montes

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr Christina Lord, Associate Professor of French, for receiving a 2026 Rising Research Achievement Award. We are so proud of her accomplishments!

05/07/2026

Where Are They Wednesdays: Eduardo Mora
Spanish MA, 2019

05/04/2026

We are excited to announce that we have 2 new faculty members joining us in the fall!

Dr Jonathan Pye will be teaching SPN 303 and SPN 310 and Ms Yuna Shin will be teaching GER 101 and GER 102 in the fall.

We can't wait to welcome our new colleagues to UNCW!