Spanish and Hispanic Studies

The Spanish and Hispanic Studies department offers a diverse selection of courses in which students explore the many facets of Spanish-speaking cultures. At HWS, students are encouraged to expand their knowledge of the language and culture by participating in one of the many study abroad programs offered through the Center for Global Education.
Spanish and Hispanic Studies NEWS
Molina Assists Central American Refugees
As a child in civil-war-torn Guatemala, Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina lived the life of a refugee, fleeing with her family to the U.S. in the early 1980s. Now…
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Vichness ’66 Selected as Top Leading Woman Entrepreneur
Sharlene Schmidt Vichness ’66 was selected as a Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur by the Leading Women Entrepreneur and Business Owners’ (LWE) organization. Vichness is the founder and CEO of…
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Ahmadi ’20 Awarded Second Place in Writing Competition
Nagina Ahmadi ’20 has received second place in a literary writing competition sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in New York City for university and college students in New York.…
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STUDENT PROFILE
