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Dr. Felix Kronenberg is a Professor of German and the Director of the Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) and the National Less Commonly Taught Languages Resource Center (NLRC) at Michigan State University’s College of Arts & Letters. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Regensburg (2008), his work focuses on materiality in language education, learning space design, and technology integration. He leads major initiatives like the $9 million Title VI Grant and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s $2.5 million award for LCTL and Indigenous languages.
- Ph.D., University of Regensburg, 2008
His research investigates the interplay between physical/virtual learning environments and language pedagogy, with recent publications on 21st-century language center design and hybrid teaching models. He co-edited Language Program Vitality in the United States (2023), advocating for thriving language programs in higher education. His international keynotes and consulting reflect his influence in redefining language education infrastructure.
Dr. Kronenberg’s publications emphasize materiality, digital integration, and institutional diversity. His work spans language center design, gamification, and immersive environments for medieval studies. He serves on the MLA’s ALD Executive Committee and advises on learning space standardization through the Learning Spaces Collaboratory.
- 2025 Stephen A. Freeman Award for Best Published Article
- Fellow, National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education
He leads projects like the Place and Language Education monograph and the Big Ten Language Center Alliance, while offering professional learning communities to enhance language program resilience.
