UGA Germanic & Slavic Studies Department

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night in the Founders Memorial Garden to celebrate the Class of 2026! We are grateful to the students, families, friends, faculty, and staff who helped make the evening so special.

And of course, congratulations to our graduates on this remarkable achievement! We are proud of all you have accomplished and wish you every success in the years ahead!

Want to increase your German fluency through connecting with someone actually in Germany?

With UGA’s Virtual German Exchange Program, you’ll be paired virtually with a student from Hannover for six weeks of conversation and cultural exchange. It’s a simple and flexible way to experience the German language and grow your speaking confidence, all completely online!

Contact Dr. Vera Lee-Schoenfeld if you are interested!

Please join us on April 8th for the next event featuring our Max Kade Writer-in-Residence, Jan Brandt!

The conversation will focus on Brandt’s past and current work examining familial relationships among Germans in the U.S. and Germany.

Please note that the entirety of the talk will be spoken in German.

Delta Phi Alpha is back!

Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, recognizes students for their achievements in German Studies and language, and encourages continued engagement with the field.

We are excited to reestablish our UGA chapter and welcome our newest inductees!

Thank you to all who were able to join us yesterday for our annual Spring Social and Nauryz celebration! We couldn't have asked for a better group to enjoy the beautiful weather with!

And of course, congratulations to the .russianlanguageclub for winning the GSS Tug-of-War for the second year in a row!

We hope you can all join us again next year!

Calling all GSS Alumni!

Many of you are doing incredible things across different fields and industries, showing current students what is possible with their degree after graduation.

Whether you are continuing your studies, advancing your career, or exploring something new, we'd love to put a spotlight on you!

If you are open to sharing your post-graduation journey, please feel free to reach out or message us to learn more about being featured on our website and social media pages!

We've changed the date!

Please now join us on Monday, March 23rd for our annual Germanic & Slavic Spring Social!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Victoria Hasko for receiving the 2026 Richard Reiff Award for Campus Internationalization!

As director of UGA’s Russian Flagship Program, Dr. Hasko has helped build the largest program of its kind in the United States while expanding global learning opportunities for students across our university. Her leadership has strengthened language education, fostered international engagement, and helped prepare the next generation of global leaders. We are proud to celebrate this well deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to global education here at UGA.

Read more about Victoria and her achievement at: https://news.uga.edu/victoria-hasko-receives-2026-richard-reiff-award/

Join us in congratulating two of our amazing graduate teaching assistants for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award!

Bre Alderfer, an M.A. student in the German Studies program, serves as a teaching assistant for GRMN 1001, instructing students who are beginning their study of the German language.

Ekaterina Tretiakova, a Ph.D. student in the Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy program, serves as a teaching assistant for the Russian Flagship Program, helping guide students through an intensive and immersive Russian language learning experience.

We are proud to recognize Bre and Ekaterina for their excellence in teaching and their dedication to student success! Congratulations on this well deserved honor!

Join us for the 2026 Germanic & Slavic Studies Spring Social! We'll be grilling food, relaxing, and hosting the annual Tug-Of-War between the German Student Organization and the Russian Club.

Will the Russian Club win for the second year in a row? Find out on March 20th!