Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona

We are proud to recognize one of our most distinguished alumni, Camila Hurtado. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with dual degrees in Spanish Translation & Interpretation and Physiology & Medical Sciences.

After graduation, she entered the Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway (P-MAP), an intensive one-year preparatory program designed for promising students who have faced significant obstacles. Through P-MAP, she earned a master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

Most recently, Hurtado graduated from medical school and, beginning this summer, will start her residency training in otolaryngology at the College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner – University Medicine. Over the next five years, she will continue developing her expertise while serving patients through research and clinical care.

We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments, dedication, and commitment to helping others. We can’t wait to see all she achieves in the years ahead!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Ph.D. graduates: Sara Arrutia, Ju Li Kim, Macarena Llamas Molina, Carlos Krapp Lopez, and Brenda Renteria!

Additionally, congratulations to our Spring 2026 MA graduates: Daniel Rojas Arroyo, Gisella Celaya, Sandra Kofford, Natalia Musynska, and Jhon Yerena Quiroz!

We are so proud and wish them all the best in their future endeavors! 🎓✨

¡Felicidades, Daniel Rojas Arroyo!

COH Outstanding G*T: Daniel Rojas Arroyo Daniel Rojas Arroyo, who is completing his M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, is the College of Humanities 2026 Outstanding Graduate Assistant in Teaching Award recipient.Since fall 2025, Rojas Arroyo has taught Spanish 101 in person, hybrid and online, the intensive Spanish 205 course, which combines tw...

Congratulations to DSP faculty member Professor Jaime Fatás, MMA on his recent and well-deserved promotion to Specialist – the highest rank for Continuing Status Faculty! With this promotion, Professor Fatás also received the title of Professor of Practice.

Felicidades Professor!

Congratulations to DSP faculty member Dr. Ana Cornide on her recent promotion to Professor of Practice! Professor Cornide is Director of the DSP Critical Service Learning Program, and has helped our students develop real-world experience and skills.

Felicidades Professor!

Congratulations to DSP faculty member Dr. Tania Leal on her recent promotion to Associate Professor! Professor Leal also recently received the 2025 Chatfield Outstanding Untenured Researcher of the Year Award.

Felicidades Professor!

A YEAR IN REVIEW 2025-2026