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:
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Introduction
An overview of HUF as an undergraduate academic program and a resource center for Hindi Urdu in the United States.
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The Language Flagship
HUF's parent organization. A national movement involving 19 universities, 7 language groups, and 9 overseas study centers.
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What is Hindi-Urdu?
A look at the character of ― and relationship between ― these supremely expressive and articulate pair of languages.
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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.
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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.
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Faculty & Staff
Short introductions to HUF faculty and staff members.
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Our Setting
An introduction to the UT campus and the one-of-a-kind city of Austin.
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Media Coverage
Read US and Indian media coverage of the Flagship from launch to the present.
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Contact Us
HUF contact info, staff email, location and hours, maps and directions, and mailing address.
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Employment
Teaching assistant, consultant, and staff positions currently available at HUF.