The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chinese Program has achieved a significant milestone on the national stage. Student works from the Chinese program were recently selected for the 2025 National Chinese EXPO of Student Works, a prestigious showcase featuring outstanding Chinese language …
The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks applications for two positions for Teaching Faculty within the Spanish program. One of the positions includes the opportunity to teach Portuguese language and culture as well. Applications are due by Friday, May …
UWM alum Brandon Crisp (Japanese, ‘19) has developed an enthusiastic audience for his pop-up offerings of Japanese cuisine with Kokoro Cafe.
In Fall 2025, Dr. Allison Libbey of the Spanish program launched a new service learning class allowing students to use their Spanish language skills while working with Milwaukee-area nonprofits.
UWM student Gabrielle Sweeney, a political science major and Japanese minor, worked at the American Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan this summer as one of 100 youth ambassadors, using her Japanese language skills to give presentations to a Japanese-speaking …
Congratulations to Anita Alkhas of French, Masako Lackey of Japanese, and Christine Wolf of Global Studies, who have all been honored as 2025 International Advocates by the Center for International Education for their exceptional support and guidance of international students.
Learn more about this study abroad program here: https://uwm.edu/letters-science/in-focus/alumni-student-news/chinese-language-students-learn-about-tech-and-culture-with-summer-study-abroad/
Students in ITALIAN 333: Dante’s Divine Comedy in Translation act out a circle of Dante’s Inferno on Monday, September 15 at the fountain outside of Curtin Hall. Dante students acted the roles of the Inferno’s hoarders and squanderers, pushing boulders (aka yoga …
Students in JAPAN 361: Translating Japanese Media developed their translation and Japanese language skills while also building other valuable career skills.
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