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Gabriela G. Corona Valencia
Gabriela G. Corona Valencia explores the bridge between 20th-century eugenic policy in the American Southwest and the contemporary sex education discourse disseminated to Chicana/Latina girls in K-12...
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Professor Gabriela G. Corona Valencia joins the Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois
This fall, the Department of Latina/Latino Studies welcomes assistant professor Gabriela G. Corona Valencia. Professor Corona Valencia was previously a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2023-2025. Her research interests include histories of eugenics, public health, medicine,...
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Latina/Latino studies professor elected to leadership positions with Latina/x/o Studies Association and Berkshire Conference of Women Historians
Professor Natalie Lira was recently elected to leadership positions within two professional associations, joining other Department of Latina/Latino Studies faculty who serve on professional associations in their fields.
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New Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates join the Department of Latina/Latino Studies
Saraí Blanco Martinez and Angie C. Bonilla joined the Department of Latina/Latino Studies this fall as the 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates.
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LLS affiliate professor Adrian Burgos Jr. named Norman P. Jones Professorial Scholar
LLS affiliate professor Adrian Burgos, Jr. has been named a Norman P. Jones Professorial Scholar for his contributions in education and research in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Latina/Latino studies students find success in summer internships in law and education
During summer 2025, Latina/Latino studies students Jaqueline Rodriguez, Alexa Muñoz-Gomez, and Angelly Sorto Licona participated in rewarding summer internships that gave them valuable experience and skills that they can use in their careers.
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Internship spotlight: Angelly Sorto Licona's experience at Hope Chicago
Angelly Sorto Licona is a senior majoring in Spanish with a double minor in business and Latina/Latino studies. During summer 2025 she interned with Hope Chicago.
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Internship spotlight: Alexa Muñoz-Gomez's experience at Centro de Informacion
Alexa Muñoz-Gomez is a sophomore majoring in Latina/Latino studies and political science with minors in Spanish and business administration. During summer 2025, she worked at Centro de Informacion as...
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Internship spotlight: Jaqueline Rodriguez's experience with Justice Connect
Jaqueline Rodriguez is a senior Latina/Latino studies and political science major. During summer 2025, she interned with Justice Connect.
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Professor Mirelsie Velázquez named Conrad Humanities Scholar
Professor Mirelsie Velázquez has been named a Conrad Humanities Scholar for her contributions in education and research in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Velázquez is...