Aileen C. Dever

Aileen C. Dever is a tenured Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Quinnipiac University's College of Arts & Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Spanish and over two decades of academic experience, she combines literary scholarship with administrative leadership as Chair of Modern Languages.

• Education: BA (Western Connecticut State University), MA (Middlebury College), Ph.D. (University of Connecticut)

Her research focuses on Spanish literature, particularly Rosalía de Castro, Ana María Matute, and Julián Gayarre, with strong emphasis on Galician culture, Francoist Spain, and religious symbolism. Publications include bilingual editions and literary analyses of 19th-21st century Iberian works.

Recent scholarship trends show consistent engagement with translation studies and historical context analysis, particularly examining Spain's post-Civil War period. Notable collaborative works include translations with family members, highlighting her commitment to cross-cultural preservation.

• 2016 Pegasus Pride Award for Service
• 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2018 Finalist for Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Translation Prize

As an active academic leader, she has served as president and vice-president of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (2005-2011), and currently contributes to the CT AATSP Executive Board. Her teaching includes courses like HSP/SP 210 on Spanish culture and SP 301 Advanced Spanish.