About: Overview

HUF is an undergraduate program at the University of Texas at Austin designed for students who wish to achieve advanced proficiency in Hindi and Urdu while majoring in a variety of programs, including Liberal Arts, Business, Communications, and Engineering. Click on a heading below to learn more about us:

• Introduction
  An overview of HUF as an undergraduate academic program and a resource center for Hindi Urdu in the United States.
• The Language Flagship
  HUF's parent organization. A national movement involving 19 universities, 7 language groups, and 9 overseas study centers.
• What is Hindi-Urdu?
  A look at the character of ― and relationship between ― these supremely expressive and articulate pair of languages.
• Why Hindi Urdu?
  A consideration of the importance of these two sister languages and their critical role in economic, political, non-profit, and cultural spheres.
• Projects and Initiatives
  HUF's broader mission is to enhance the quality and quantity of Hindi-Urdu programs throughout the US. Recent initiatives include Language for Health, K-12 Outreach, the Hindi Urdu Speaker Series, A Spoken Thesaurus, Mera Shahar, and Hamaarii Bolii.
• Faculty & Staff
  Short introductions to HUF faculty and staff members.
  • Herman Van Olphen, Director
  • Sarah Green, Associate Director
  • Rupert Snell, Associate Director for Hindi
  • Syed Akbar Hyder, Associate Director for Urdu
• Our Setting
  An introduction to the UT campus and the one-of-a-kind city of Austin.
• Media Coverage
  Read US and Indian media coverage of the Flagship from launch to the present.
• Contact Us
  HUF contact info, staff email, location and hours, maps and directions, and mailing address.
• Employment
  Teaching assistant, consultant, and staff positions currently available at HUF.