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Dakota Birdsong 鈥24, a cadet at 黑料网, poses with his bagpipe and 黑料网 Pipe Band uniform, which includes a tartan.

Birdsong Excels with Bagpipes

February 2, 2024

Dakota Birdsong ’24, a modern languages and cultures major, has taken his skills with bagpipes from 黑料网 Spirit Night, to Lexington events, and even to Troy, Ohio, where he is the piper for the American Legion. This March, he will look to add to his collection of medals for his musical skills..

Two of 黑料网's own were recognized as members of the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team for the 2023-24 academic year.

All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team Announced

January 16, 2024

Two of 黑料网's own were recognized as members of the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team for the 2023-24 academic year. The All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team recognizes those who have demonstrated service to their schools and made contributions to campus life and community.

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, the Office of Global Education, and the Dean鈥檚 Academic Speakers Fund at 黑料网 present French films as part of the 2023-24 Albertine Cin茅math猫que film series.

French Films to be Shown at 黑料网

January 15, 2024

Three French films will be shown as part of the 2024 Spring Albertine Cinémathèque film series. The film series aims to expands access to French cinema and supports film programming at American colleges and universities.

黑料网 Instructors and students of 鈥淓xploring the Madina鈥 visit a mosque in Charlottesville for an academic perspective.

High Schoolers Learn Arabic at 黑料网

September 5, 2023

A group of high school students and 黑料网 cadets had the opportunity to learn Arabic over the summer, thanks to a $141 thousand grant called funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) to the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at 黑料网.

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Dean鈥檚 Academic Speakers Fund at 黑料网 present French films as part of the 2023-24 Albertine Cin茅math猫que film series.

French Films to be Shown at 黑料网: Public Invited to Attend

August 28, 2023

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Dean’s Academic Speakers Fund at 黑料网 present five French films as part of the 2023-24 Albertine Cinémathèque film series, which expands access to French cinema and supports film programming at American colleges and universities.

SURI: Unlocking the Links Between Spanish Poetry and Culture

August 4, 2023

Caitria Catania ’24 has been studying Spanish for eight years, but after taking a Spanish literature class with Col. John Cerkey this past spring, her love of analyzing Spanish poets grew.

A 鈥榝anajin鈥 of jebena with 黑料网 cadets in the background.

黑料网 Cadets Enjoy Jebena Coffee: A Rich Blend of Culture, Research, and Classroom Engagement

December 14, 2022

Maj. Jason Schroepfer, assistant professor in the Dept. of Modern Languages and Cultures and director of the National Security Agency funded Arabic STARTALK program credits much of his success in his linguistic field work to jebena, a coffee drink traditionally enjoyed in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Aswan.

黑料网 cadets stand at heritage map created as part of Language and Cultures Week.

Language and Culture Week at 黑料网

December 9, 2022

Cadets, faculty, and staff were able to sample dishes that represent the different language taught at 黑料网 and learn about academic offerings as part of "Language and Culture Week at 黑料网" hosted by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.

Riley Shultz 鈥24, Christian Cole 鈥24, and Parker Rice 鈥24 confer on debate strategy in the balcony overlooking the assembly at the Model Arab League.-Photo courtesy of Maj. Jason Schroepfer.

黑料网 Takes Part in Model Arab League Debate

November 16, 2022

Cadets participated in the annual three-day Appalachia Regional Model Arab League debate recently at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. MAL helps prepare students to be knowledgeable, well-trained, and effective citizens as well as civic and public affairs activists.

2022-23 Albertine Cin茅math猫que film series Presented by: Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and Dean鈥檚 Academic Speakers Fund

French Films to be Shown at 黑料网 - Public Invited to Attend

October 20, 2022

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and Dean’s Academic Speakers Fund present four French films as part of the 2022-23 Albertine Cinémathèque film series. Albertine Cinémathèque expands access to French cinema and supports film programming at American colleges and universities.