Translation & Interpreting Programs at UTRGV

Translation & Interpreting Programs at UTRGV The Translation and Interpreting Programs (TIP) coordinate all the undergraduate and graduate translation and interpreting course offerings at UTRGV.

With a group of expert professors in the field from several locations in the world, we offer an online graduate program in Spanish Translation and Interpreting. We also offer an undergraduate minor and a BA Major in Spanish Translation and Interpreting, the first and largest in the State of Texas and one of the most comprehensive in the nation.

06/17/2026

🌎⚽ Our journey through the 2026 FIFA World Cup groups continues with Group D. 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦



ID: Green infographic listing countries participating in the 2026 international men's soccer tournament by group. Each country is displayed in English, French, and Spanish. The background features embossed green illustrations of Cerro de la Silla, the Minerva Fountain, the Ángel de la Independencia, Canadian and American skylines, geometric patterns, and a stylized soccer ball.

EN: Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
FR: Groupe D: États-Unis, Paraguay, Australie, Turquie
ES: Grupo D: Estados Unidos, Paraguay, Australia, Turquía

The final slide features the official name of the tournament in English (2026 FIFA World Cup), French (Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026), and Spanish (Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026).

Earlier this year, Dr. Gabriel González-Nuñez co-authored the article "A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach...
06/17/2026

Earlier this year, Dr. Gabriel González-Nuñez co-authored the article "A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Evaluating Perceptions of Bilingualism Among Latino Parents of Autistic Children."

Ramirez, A. C., Gasquoine, P. G., Weimer, A. A., González-Nuñez, G., Maldonado-Coronado, J. R., Surrain, S., González-Barrero, A. M., & Montiel-Nava, C. (2025). A community-based participatory research approach to evaluating perceptions of bilingualism among Latino parents of autistic children. International Journal of Bilingualism. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/01427237251407502



ID: Graphic featuring a multicolored puzzle-piece autism awareness ribbon on the left and the title of the article A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Evaluating Perceptions of Bilingualism Among Latino Parents of Autistic Children on the right. The authors, including Dr. Gabriel González-Núñez, are listed beneath the title.

06/16/2026

Our exploration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup groups continues with Group C. 🌎⚽

Today, we're featuring Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland and showing how their names are written in English, French, and Spanish, the three most widely used languages across the host region. 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦



ID: Green infographic listing countries participating in the 2026 international men's soccer tournament by group. Each country is displayed in English, French, and Spanish. The background features embossed green illustrations of Cerro de la Silla, the Minerva Fountain, the Ángel de la Independencia, Canadian and American skylines, geometric patterns, and a stylized soccer ball.

EN: Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
FR: Groupe C : Brésil, Maroc, Haïti, Écosse
ES: Grupo C: Brasil, Marruecos, Haití, Escocia

The final slide features the official name of the tournament in English (2026 FIFA World Cup), French (Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026), and Spanish (Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026).

EN: unofficial mascotFR: mascotte non officielleES: mascota extraoficial, mascota no oficialRead more: Associated Press....
06/16/2026

EN: unofficial mascot
FR: mascotte non officielle
ES: mascota extraoficial, mascota no oficial

Read more: Associated Press. (2026, June 15). Duck, duck, goal: Bird dressed in Mexico's World Cup jersey scores on social media. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/15/duck-wearing-mexico-world-cup-jersey-viral



ID: Photograph of Merlin, a white duck wearing Mexico's national team's 2026 home jersey, crossing a pedestrian crosswalk in Mexico City. A person in beige clothing and white sneakers walks ahead of Merlin in the same direction. Overlaid text presents the term “unofficial mascot” in English, “mascotte non officielle” in French, and “mascota extraoficial, mascota no oficial” in Spanish.

06/16/2026

As we continue our journey through the groups of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we're exploring how the name of each participating country is written in English, French, and Spanish, the three most widely used languages across the host region. 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦

Today, we're highlighting Group B. Stay tuned as we continue through the tournament, one group at a time!



ID: Green infographic listing countries participating in the 2026 international men's soccer tournament by group. Each country is displayed in English, French, and Spanish. The background features embossed green illustrations of Cerro de la Silla, the Minerva Fountain, the Ángel de la Independencia, Canadian and American skylines, geometric patterns, and a stylized soccer ball.

EN: Group B: Canada. Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FR: Groupe B : Canada, Suisse, Qatar, Bosnie-Herzégovine
ES: Grupo B: Canadá, Suiza, Catar, Bosnia y Herzegovina.

The final slide features the official name of the tournament in English (2026 FIFA World Cup), French (Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026), and Spanish (Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026).

English/Spanish Court Interpreter. $86,123.00 - $145,052.00 Annually.(Want to qualify for future openings like this? W...
06/15/2026

English/Spanish Court Interpreter. $86,123.00 - $145,052.00 Annually.
(Want to qualify for future openings like this? We can show you how. Learn more about our program below this job posting.)

The U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for an English/Spanish Court Interpreter position in Houston, Texas.

In proceedings initiated by the United States, court interpreters are responsible for interpreting communications for defendants and defense witnesses who primarily speak a language other than English or who do not have sufficient command of the English language to understand and communicate with the court, counsel, and probation/pretrial service officers.

More information about this job opportunity is available on the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/txsuscourts/jobs/5030431/english-spanish-court-interpreter-houston

Would you like to become a Court Interpreter? We can help you get started. Check out our undergraduate and graduate degrees in Translation and Interpreting here: https://www.utrgv.edu/translation-and-interpreting-programs/



ID: Job alert graphic for a Court Interpreter (ENES) position with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Full-time. Annual salary range JSP 11-14 $86,123–$145,052. Location: Houston, Texas. The Seal of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is shown on the left.

06/14/2026

Do you know the names of the participating countries in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in English, French, and Spanish? 🌎⚽

As the world's attention turns to North America, we're exploring how the countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are named in the three most widely used languages across our region.

Join us as we go group by group, beginning with Group A.



ID: Green infographic listing countries participating in the 2026 international men's soccer tournament by group. Each country is displayed in English, French, and Spanish. The background features embossed green illustrations of Cerro de la Silla, the Minerva Fountain, the Ángel de la Independencia, Canadian and American skylines, geometric patterns, and a stylized soccer ball.

EN: Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
FR: Groupe A : Mexique, Afrique du Sud, Corée du Sud, Tchéquie
ES: Grupo A: México, Sudáfrica, Corea del Sur, Chequia

The final slide features the official name of the tournament in English (2026 FIFA World Cup), French (Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026), and Spanish (Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026).

One week down, plenty of summer ahead. Sleep well.ID: Evening view of UTRGV's BINAB Building on Brownsville Campus. The ...
06/14/2026

One week down, plenty of summer ahead.

Sleep well.

ID: Evening view of UTRGV's BINAB Building on Brownsville Campus. The building's illuminated brick veneer arches curve along a palm-lined walkway beneath a deep blue twilight sky, with hints of pink on the horizon.

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Fundéu has shared a series of Spanish writing ...
06/12/2026

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Fundéu has shared a series of Spanish writing guidelines for World Cup terminology.

FundéuRAE. (2026, June 8). Mundial de fútbol, claves de redacción. https://www.fundeu.es/recomendacion/mundial-de-futbol-claves-de-redaccion/



ID: A photo of a FIFA World Cup 2026 display booth inside a Rebel sporting goods store in Greater Melbourne, Australia. The booth features adidas merchandise, including Argentina and Spain national team jerseys, alongside a dressed mannequin. Graphic overlays at the top read "Spanish Writing Guidelines: FIFA World Cup" in both Spanish and English.

Intercultural comparison:EN(AU): EOFY SaleEN(US): Black FridayES(MX): El Buen FinWe translate ideas, not words. Even tho...
06/09/2026

Intercultural comparison:
EN(AU): EOFY Sale
EN(US): Black Friday
ES(MX): El Buen Fin

We translate ideas, not words. Even though these are not direct translations, the idea behind these sales is the same.

Australia’s EOFY sale, Mexico’s El Buen Fin, and the United States' Black Friday all reflect different systems, tax cycles, national campaigns, and retail seasons, yet converge on one global behavior: timed shopping peaks that shape consumer culture.

EOFY takes place in June of each year, at the end of the Australian financial year (hence the name). Black Friday, usually followed by Cyber Monday, comes after Thanksgiving Day, while El Buen Fin takes place during the Mexican Revolution holiday weekend. Australia also has Boxing Day, which falls right after Christmas.



ID: An interior view of Queen Victoria Village, a multi-level shopping center in Melbourne, Australia. In the foreground, a wooden staircase with handrails leads down toward the main floor, where several people are walking. Above the lower level, a large, bright blue digital billboard displays a Hyundai advertisement reading "PREOFYS" and featuring a white Kona SUV. In the background, a Woolworths store is visible.

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