Hobart and William Smith has named Fernando Rodríguez-Mansilla, a professor of Spanish, Latin American and Bilingual Studies, as its 2026-27 Kinghorn Global Fellow.
The fellowship recognizes faculty members whose work advances international understanding and global citizenship through scholarship, teaching and community engagement.
Rodríguez-Mansilla was recognized for work that includes internationally regarded scholarship, study abroad leadership and engagement with communities on and off campus.
Originally from Peru, Rodríguez-Mansilla is an expert on Spain's Golden Age literature and the cultural connections between Spain and Latin America. HWS said he has authored and edited numerous books, published extensively in scholarly journals and serves as editor-in-chief of Calíope, a journal focused on Renaissance and Baroque Hispanic poetry.
His teaching includes courses such as "Hispanic Media" and "Animals in the Hispanic World," which connect classic literature with contemporary culture, including Netflix series, popular music and literary representations of animals.
Professor Carolina Travalia said Rodríguez-Mansilla's record as a scholar, teacher and global citizen makes him an exemplary choice for the honor.
HWS said Rodríguez-Mansilla founded the campus chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the national collegiate Hispanic honor society, and regularly mentors Honors students and independent researchers.
He also works with Geneva's Spanish-speaking community through the Geneva 2030 initiative, supporting educational programming, translating materials and creating opportunities for HWS students to engage with local families through cultural celebrations and service.
Each Kinghorn Fellow receives a $5,000 stipend and presents a campus lecture during the academic year. HWS said the date of Rodríguez-Mansilla's lecture will be announced this fall.
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