Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Fall 2024
Black and white photo of Mary Sara and collage of documents from investigation
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Claire Healy’s ’21 first big story led from hidden brains to the Pulitzer shortlist  

Extra Credit
Section of Central Square Art Walk map

In the artful streets of Boston with Julia Swanson ’00

Fall 2023
Colorful mural of a man with an afro.

Honoring a professor, activist, and artist who fought for civil rights, a hard-working Boston Globe journalist, and more

Fall 2023
Natalie Lewis seated in front of a white brick wall looking to her left.

Class Notes and more

Fall 2023
Blue and yellow shredded paper woven through Russian language lesson sheets.
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UMass researchers using AI to translate books into 20+ languages

Spring 2022
Open dictionary on turquoise background
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Five alumni at Merriam-Webster reveal how dictionaries evolve

Spring 2022
Detail from black and white photo portrait shows the eyes and part of the face of Jules Chametzky.

Remembering a generous co-worker, a trailblazing pathologist, and more

Summer 2021
Floral pattern and rabbits in black and green.

Polish proverbs for everyday use

Spring 2020
Photo collage featuring faces

INQUIRING MINDS: A student uses her voice to speak for those who can’t

Summer 2017
Where Can You Get Good Pizza Around Here?

Chris Sarage ’92 went from working at Amherst’s Antonio’s Pizza to opening up his own place in Bolivia in the world’s largest salt flat.

Spring 2017
All about Trolls

All about trolls.