World Languages & Cultures

Benjamin Lutz ’17 discovered the power of everyday dialogue at Elon, a lesson that now drives his global peacebuilding work.

Samuele Pardini, who teaches Italian and American studies and was mentored by Fiedler, compiled "Writing Home” from letters left to him by the prominent literary critic’s family. Fiedler worked in intelligence for the Navy during WWII.

The annual winter tradition brought the Elon community together with more than 50,000 luminaries lighting campus, showing how the power of light can inspire and unite.

Corey Roberts teaches language revitalization at Elon, bringing together students and community members to do more than just learn, but make a cultural impact.

Fifteen students were inducted into Sigma Delta Pi Chapter Rho Eta Hispanic Honor Society during a ceremony held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Numen Lumen Pavilion’s McBride Gathering Space.

A Lumen Scholar and biochemistry major, Romano studied in Germany as an undergraduate before earning her medical degree from Eberhard Karls Universität in Tübingen, Germany.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures, in collaboration with Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society and Global Neighborhood, hosted Lula Carballo, a Canadian author whose family migrated to Canada from Uruguay, and Émilie Guerette, a Canadian documentary filmmaker.

This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of Elon: On Campus & Beyond,” reflects the university’s commitment to broadening students' perspectives and enhancing global awareness through local, national, and international lenses.

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.