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Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship Winner: Solaire Denaud

Solaire Denaud, French and Haitian Ph.D. student in the Comparative Literature Program, has been awarded the Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship for the year 2025-2026!

Professor Lawrence Venuti Unpacks The Translator’s Dilemma: Thursday 5/1

UCSB Dept. of CompLit hosts Professor Lawrence Venuti on campus this Thursday 5/1—don’t miss his talk and discussion!

UCSB Comparative Literature's Arnold Faculty Fellows

Congratulations to Comparative Literature Affiliates Sowon Park and Sara Pankenier Weld, who have been selected as the first Arnhold Faculty Fellows, following the landmark gift by John ‘75 and Jody Arnhold to establish the Arnhold Arts and Humanities Commons.

Martina Mattei Advances to Candidacy

Congratulations to Martina Mattei for passing her Prospectus Exam!

Harvard Institute for World Literature 2025 Summer Program: Apply Now!

The Harvard Institute for World Literature is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Program through the GCLR!

Congratulations to Doctor Margarita Delcheva!

Award Date: August 30, 2024

Academic Senate Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awardee - Marcel Strobel

Marcel Strobel, Comparative Literature PhD student, wins Outstanding Teaching Assistant award.

Professor Suzanne Jill Levine receives PEN America award for Translation

Celebrating excellence in translation, Suzanne Jill Levine has been honored with the PEN/Ralph Manheim Award. Her pioneering work spanning over five decades has redefined the landscape of Latin American literature in English, championing diverse voices and fostering creativity in the field.