What are some colleges/universities with really great Spanish language and education programs?

Preferably on the East Coast, in NY, Massachusetts, PA, and Vermont. I know Middlebury is a great school, but are there any others? Also, if you know anything about any good study abroad programs at these schools, let me know. I heard Salamanca is a great city to study in.

I’m in virtually the same boat that you are. Even though it’s not on the east coast, the University of Kansas has an outstanding spanish department, and plenty of oppurtunities for study abroad, most notably the exchange to Edinburgh, Scotland (though that doesn’t really apply to your question…). In any case, it’s a great school in a great city (Lawrence, KS), and I would go there myself for the same subject were it not for the fact that I grew up there!