Spotlight
Comparing the VCL to Peer Institution Language Centers
Mar. 5, 2026—
Congratulations to Dr. Pengfei Li for the 2025-26 BLCUP Teaching Award!
Feb. 25, 2026—The Vanderbilt Center for Languages congratulates Dr. Pengfei Li on receiving the Second Place CLTA 2025-2026 BLCUP Award for Innovative Excellence in the Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language for his 2024 VCL Scholars project, “Exploring Heritage Narratives through a Multidimensional Language Project.” Dr. Li’s project contributes to the VCL’s mission of fostering interdisciplinary...
Tutoring & Conversation Hours: View Fall 2025 Schedule
Sep. 18, 2025—
Language Tables Begin Sept.1st: View Fall 2025 Schedule
Aug. 30, 2025—
UNED Language Center and the Vanderbilt Center for Languages: The Story of a Productive Partnership
Jun. 1, 2025—The launch of this pilot program of virtual language exchange stemmed from the visit of Dr. Chalene Helmuth to UNED Costa Rica in June 2023 and built on previous professional collaborations with faculty member Dr. Vilma Peña Vargas. Dr. Helmuth is Director of the Center for Languages, and Associate Professor of the Practice in the...
International Students and Scholars Ice Cream Socials
May. 30, 2025—Are you an international student or scholar staying on campus this summer? Then join us for two Ice Cream Socials, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Education. Indulge in ice cream, participate in fun activities, and take the opportunity to converse with other fellow international students and scholars from around the world. There will be...
CLAC: New Initiatives at the VCL – Looking for Collaborators
Mar. 21, 2025—More on CLAC | CLAC Interest Survey | CLAC-Related Events | CLAC at DUKE What is CLAC? Culture & Language Across the Curriculum, also known as CLAC, seeks to enhance students’ academic experience by incorporating language and cultural perspectives into courses across various disciplines, fostering a truly global and immersive learning environment. CLAC integrates foreign...