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Preparing Theoretically Grounded Professional Translators and Interpreters
Your degree from Illinois draws on the rich resources available across this world-class university to offer:
- Faculty with expertise in many languages and a wealth of professional experience
- A multilingual approach that integrates theory with practice
- Coursework that reflects the latest advances in the T & I profession
- A state-of-the art interpreting facility with ISO standard booths.
- Ozum Arzik Erzurumlu shares her thoughts after interpreting live at the NATO summit this summer. Read full story
- We’re excited to share that Dr. Renée Desjardins from Saint Boniface University in Canada will be giving a talk at the TIS Colloquium 2026 on May 6 from 10:00–11:00 a.m.: “To Adapt or Get Left Behind: How the History of the Social Internet Can Help Translators and Interpreters... Read full story
- We are excited to welcome Hadi Umayra (TIS Alumnus, Class of 2018) as the speaker for our upcoming TIS Career Talks session. Talk Title: Translating Across Worlds: Literary Practice, Professional Pathways... Read full story
Alumni Spotlight
Hebba Abulsaad
MA 2023, Arabic<>English:“In addition to adding to my knowledge, (the program) helped me embrace new technology, which significantly enhanced my productivity and accuracy as a translator and interpreter. Through assignments, practice sessions, and evaluations, the program offered constructive feedback that helped me identify areas of improvement and refine my skills. Being part of the program provided opportunities for networking with fellow students, professors, and professionals in the field. The program also significantly benefited me by enhancing my language proficiency, cultural...