The Department of World Languages and Literatures, in collaboration with the Office of Career and Professional Development, has been awarded a 2025–2026 MLA Pathways Step Grant, supported by the Mellon Foundation. This grant will support a comprehensive initiative to enhance career readiness among students majoring in French, Italian, and Spanish. Key components include faculty training, curriculum redesign, student career workshops, expanded internship opportunities, and strategic outreach. By aligning language programs with workforce demands and strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations, the project aims to increase enrollment, retention, and post-graduate success.