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Virtual Open House: Explore Our Graduate Studies Program

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara invites prospective graduate students to a Virtual Open House on November 7 at 10 am (Pacific Time) via Zoom. This session will feature current graduate students and alumni who will share their experiences and insights about academic life at UC Santa Barbara and beyond.

Fall 2025 Graduate Admissions Webinar Series: Registration Now Open

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to announce that dates for the 'Fall 2025 Graduate Admissions Webinar Series' are now available and open for registration.

Scholars in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Awarded for Lifetime Achievements

Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña and Professor Silvia Bermúdez are featured in 'The Current' in the article “Lifetime Achievements in Spanish and Portuguese Scholarship.” The piece highlights how their decades of research, teaching, and mentorship have made lasting contributions to the fields of Iberian, Mediterranean, and Feminist Studies, fostering cultural understanding and inspiring generations of students.

Distinguished Professor Sara Poot Herrera Featured in 'The Current'

UC Santa Barbara’s Distinguished Professor of Spanish and Portuguese Sara Poot Herrera is featured in 'The Current' in the article “How to Build Global Community Through Mexican Literature.” The piece highlights how Poot Herrera’s scholarship and mentorship transcend the classroom, using literature as a bridge for cultural dialogue and community-building.

Professor Eloi Grasset Connects Soccer and Culture in New Course Offering

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to share a recent feature from UC Santa Barbara’s Division of Humanities and Fine Arts: “Studying Soccer: A User-Friendly Approach to Cultural Studies”, an interview with Professor Eloi Grasset.

Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña Received the Title of Claustral d’Honor de la Universitat d’Alacant

We are proud to share that Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña, our esteemed colleague and renowned scholar in Medieval, Mediterranean, Catalan, and Iberian studies, has received a prestigious international honor.

Professor Silvia Bermúdez Honored with the 2024 Reconocimiento Académico Award

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Silvia Bermúdez has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Reconocimiento Académico (Academic Recognition) by the Asociación de Estudios de Género y Sexualidades (AEGS)—also known in English as the Association for Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña Awarded International Award Ajuntament de la Nucia/Seu Universitària

The department is delighted to share that Distinguished Professor Antonio Cortijo Ocaña has been recognized with the 2025 International Award Ajuntament de la Nucia/Seu Universitària (City of La Nucia, University of Alicante, Spain) in the International Projection Category.