Coloquio Hispanista 2026

Welcome to the Hispanism Colloquium 2026, an academic gathering dedicated this year to examining educational and feminist dynamics within transatlantic Hispanism. Our panel will focus on the pioneering figure of Katharine Lee Bates—a Wellesley College alumna (Class of 1880), professor, and head of its English Department for decades, as well as author of the poem “America the Beautiful.” Less known is her long and deep relationship with Spain and her involvement with women’s education there. The three papers presented here will explore her historical context, her relationship with Spain, and her formative influence on the evolution of female education in Spain. This event will be in Spanish.