SPAGrad at ASU

SPAGrad at ASU serves as the official graduate student organization representing all students admitted to the graduate program in the Spanish Department at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Operating within the School of International Letters and Cultures, SPAGrad provides essential advocacy and support services for Spanish graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in literature and linguistics. The organization functions as a critical bridge between graduate students and departmental leadership, offering direct liaison services with Spanish Department faculty, administrators, the Graduate College, and university governance bodies. SPAGrad members actively work to amplify graduate student concerns and ensure that student voices inform departmental decision-making processes. The organization demonstrates its commitment to academic excellence through hosting the prestigious Spanish Graduate Literature Conference, now in its 25th year, which brings together scholars and students to explore contemporary critical approaches in Spanish and Spanish-American literature, film, and photography. This annual conference provides a platform for graduate researchers to present original work and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with peers from across the academic community. SPAGrad leadership includes dedicated co-chairs overseeing both literature and linguistics concentrations, along with officers managing treasury and administrative functions. By maintaining strong connections with faculty advisors and university administration, SPAGrad ensures that graduate students in Tempe, Arizona have meaningful representation in institutional affairs. The organization continues to foster a vibrant intellectual community where Spanish graduate students can develop professionally, collaborate on research initiatives, and contribute to the broader mission of the School of International Letters and Cultures.