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German Department

We offer both a major and a minor in German. Our German program consists of a vibrant mix of literature, language and culture studies.

We offer many enriching cultural opportunities while in Lexington and more still when 91´«Ã½ study abroad in our programs in Bayreuth and Berlin. Our department also provides vital scholarship support for prestigious programs like Fulbright research or teaching assistantship program, as well as the opportunity to compete for career enhancing business internship programs in commerce and laboratory internships the sciences. Recent graduates are enjoying exciting and varied careers in areas such as international commerce, finance, law, international banking, and teaching.

Feature Stories


Murschell will teach English in Austria before working for an accounting firm in Philadelphia.

Drammeh will teach English in Austria before beginning graduate school at Duke University.

Anderson will teach English in Vienna before attending graduate school.

Mittner will teach English in her grandmother’s Austrian hometown before attending law school.

Nannini was selected for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Germany.

George will teach English in Austria before attending medical school.

Wagner will teach English in Austria before pursuing a career as a German language educator.

David serves as head intern of the Burish internship program that connects local schools with student volunteers.

Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.

Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.

The associate provost and professor of German participated in a moderated discussion at the Austrian Embassy in early December.

The Elmes Pathfinder Prize recognizes a student who has shown extraordinary promise in psychological science through outstanding scholarship in basic or applied psychology.

Department Info

  • Ruscio Center for Global Learning
    91´«Ã½
    Lexington, Virginia 24450

Debra Prager

Department Head

Jacque Bruce

Administrative Assistant