News: Department of World Languages and Cultures

collage of 3 images showing a person folding a paper crane, a sign that says "51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Origami Project" and a large container of many paper cranes
Campus News |

As plans for a permanent memorial garden take shape, community-driven projects offer a way for students and faculty to reckon with loss.

students hold framed photos of professors lost on Dec. 6
Campus News |

The awards honor Naoko Takemaru, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Patricia Navarro Velez.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

Physical therapist Juan Gutierrez poses with his arms folded in an empty hospital room
People |

Inspired by another 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad, Juan Gutierrez Jr. focuses his career on helping others through physical therapy. He's now the School of Integrated Health Sciences' Alumnus of the Year.

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Campus News |

A vigil honored Patricia Navarro Velez, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Naoko Takemaru, who were killed in a campus shooting Dec. 6.

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Campus News |

The Japanese studies professor inspired students with her high standards and kind approach.

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Campus News |

Community support will fund future scholarships in accounting, information systems, and Japanese studies.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ commencement
People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

Professor Elena Gandía García created a service-learning class to address the need for medical interpretation services for the Lied Pediatric Clinic and served as a mentor to colleagues.

Deborah Arteaga headshot
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spanish professor Deborah Arteaga volunteers to provide valuable medical interpretation services to under-served patients.

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Business and Community |

The university recognizes faculty and student for their work to improve the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.