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Latina/Latino studies major Cecelia Escobar selected for Fulbright's Summer Institute
Second-year student Cecelia Escobar, who is double majoring in political science and Latina/Latino studies, was selected for the three-week Understanding Northern Ireland” summer program at Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Alexa Rodriguez
Alexa Rodriguez is a Latina/Latino studies and sociology major. After graduation, she will take a gap year before pursuing a master's in counseling.
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Stephany Barrios
Stephany Barrios is a Latina/Latino studies and political science major. After graduation, she plans to work in law before heading to law school.
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Zion Trinidad
Zion Trinidad is a senior Latina/Latino studies and history major. After graduation, he hopes to purse a Master's and PhD.
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Jennifer Herrera
Jennifer Herrera is a senior majoring in Latina/Latino studies and political science. After graduation, she will intern for Global Repair Group and study for the LSATS.
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Kailey Reyes
Kailey Reyes is a senior Latina/Latino studies and political science major with a minor in legal studies. After graduation, she'll work at an immigration law firm in Chicago before attending law...
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Professor Mirelsie Velázquez receives Campus Research Board Grant
The Department of Latina/Latino Studies is pleased to announce that professor Mirelsie Velázquez received a Campus Research Board grant from Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. The grant will fund her...
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Honoring our history: Celebrating 30 years of the Department of Latina/Latino Studies at Illinois
In 2026, we will celebrate 30 years at the University of Illinois. We owe our history to the 1992 student movement for Latina/o rights on campus. The courageous activism and dedication of Latina/o students, faculty, and staff led to the creation of a Program in Latina/Latino Studies in 1996. In...
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Intern Spotlight: Jalixa Sanchez's experience as an Odyssey Project intern
Jalixa Sanchez reflects on her experience as a Humanities Research Institute Odyssey Project Intern.
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