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Phd student Richmond Embeywa has won a prestigious research grant of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to support his pre-dissertation research on language learning in refugee communities in Germany. As part of our Joint PhD programm in…

Take a look at the Jewish Book Council's Blog to learn what a "Jewish Monster" might be and to find out more about a new book on the topic.

Students in two popular College of Humanities courses invite the campus to explore myths and what it means to be human. Three figures – the zombie, the vampire and the werewolf – have captivated the human imagination for centuries. These creatures…

The Center for Digital Humanities has selected six faculty research projects for development awards. The projects will  combine research in a humanities discipline with cutting-edge technology, like data visualization, digital storytelling, motion…

Dr. Classen received an honorable mention for his haiku (see below) in the 5th annual Arizona Matsuri Haiku Expo Japanese poetry contest.  hostile desert screams return to our rocky home thirst and ever strife To download the ebook of all haikus, go…

Applications for these scholarships are opening for a second round, due on March 15. You can find further information about these and other external scholarships here. Deutscher Studenten Club Study Abroad Scholarship: Helps University of Arizona…

The University of Arizona ranks among the top 10 universities in the nation for producing graduates with foreign language degrees. According to a new Chronicle of Higher Education analysis of U.S. Department of Education data for the 2016-17…

Applications for the 2019 Summer Study-in-Leipzig-Germany Program are due soon! If you are interested in joining the program, please apply now. If you already started your application, please complete it asap to secure a spot in the program. This is…

An estimated 250 million roses are given each Valentine’s Day. But in a cultural context, that classic symbol of love reveals even more about the relationship between people and plants. Humanity is dependent on plants for survival, but scholars have…

The German 300-level core requirements underwent an exciting overhaul, aimed at introducing greater flexibility, so that we can better meet your interests and scheduling needs. Please note that the following changes were made, effective in 2019:…