

Department of Modern Languages and Cultures: Faculty
Our Department of Modern Languages and Cultures programs feature some of the most skilled teaching faculty on campus. They're dedicated to helping you develop language skills and cultural understanding through innovative teaching practices. Click on each of our faculty member's profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards and contact information.
Department Chair

Margarita Ribar
Associate Professor
Professor Ribar is a native of Colombia, South America, where she did her undergraduate More
Faculty

Andrea Cencich
Instructor
Andrea Cencich's academic background is in the areas of the relationship between second More

Odeese Khalil
Instructor and Program Coordinator
A native of Syria, Khalil joined the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in the More
Dr. Mariana Pensa
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mariana Pensa completed her undergraduate degree at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, in More