María E. Sánchez Center for Latinx Studies

The María E. Sánchez Center for Latinx Studies, an extension of the Department of Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies, stimulates interest in Puerto Rican and Latinx research. Serving students, faculty, and staff, the center sponsors interdisciplinary conferences, workshops, lectures, seminars, internships, study abroad opportunities, and undergraduate research assistantships. It encourages curricular development and research on topics related to the Latinx experience, educational exhibits, and artistic and cultural expression.

Resources

Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies Department

Associated Faculty

Alan A. Aja

Carla España

Carla Santamaria

Jasmine Mitchell

María Pérez y González

Mike Mena

Featured News

María E. Pérez y González Honored by New York City Mayor’s Office

Professor recognized for decades of transformative contributions to Puerto Rican and Latino studies and social justice.

Identity and Resilience

Alumna of the Year and award-winning poet and author Luisa Sherezada (Chiqui) Vicioso ’79 is a tireless supporter of Dominican women’s literature.

The Public Servant

Lisette Nieves ’92 has been transforming lives through public service since she was a teenager.

Our Partners

Alliance for Puerto Rican Education and Empowerment (APREE)
Lantern Tix, Harriet Tubman Effect
A strategic ticketing initiative that lights pathways for community groups to attend theater. Their work prioritizes sustainability, equity, and care by removing barriers to create spaces of joy and belonging.
https://www.harriettubmaneffect.com/