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.The center includes a student study/lounge space, and houses archives, special collections , and publications.
Associated Faculty
Featured News
Wolfe Institute Launches Fall 2026 New Books by HSS Faculty Series
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to engage with the latest books from five professors through a series of author talks and discussions.
María E. Pérez y González Helps Secure Historic Recognition for Brooklyn’s Oldest Latinx Organization
Professor of Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies successful nomination of UPROSE earns a place in a special publication and a cultural medallion honoring Puerto Rican contributions to New York.
New Book by Carla España Offers Lessons Centered on Hispanic and Latin American Children’s Literature in Spanish
Libros solidarios provides K–6 educators with lessons, language analysis, and paired texts that foster literacy development, bilingual learning, and classroom community building.
Contact Us
1204 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5561
Center Co-Directors
Alan Aja
María Pérez y González
Our Partners
Alliance for Puerto Rican Education and Empowerment (APREE)
Lantern Tix at the Harriet Tubman Effect
Pictured: Maria E. Sanchez, courtesy of the Sanchez family.
