New LAII grant will support language studies, global learning opportunities
October 25, 2023
The Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) at The University of New Mexico has been awarded a Title VI Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language grant from the U.S. Department of Education. UNM is one of only 13 institutions nationwide to receive this award in 2023.
Frances Hayashida
UNM will receive $525,867 over a period of three years to support area studies and language instruction in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Nahuatl, Portuguese, Quechua, Swahili, and Yucatec Maya. The funds will also be used for curriculum development, faculty professional development, study abroad opportunities, undergraduate international research, and outreach activities.
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