Professor Velazquez

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...
Yesnia Olivera

First generation graduate helps students find postsecondary success

Meet Yesenia Olvera (BA, '14, Latina/Latino studies and history) the director of postsecondary success at Benito Juarez Community Academy. She was a first generation graduate who has dedicated her career to helping students and their families navigate their career paths after high school. She...
Yesnia Olivera

Yesenia Olvera, '14, Director of Postsecondary Success at Benito Juarez Community Academy

Meet Yesenia Olvera (BA, '14, Latina/Latino studies and history) the director of postsecondary success at Benito Juarez Community Academy. She was a first generation graduate who has dedicated her...
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Yuri Ramirez

LLS affiliate professor Yuridia Ramírez receives 2025 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award

LLS affiliate professor Yuridia Ramírez received a 2025 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award from the Institute of Citizens & Scholars...
Cecelia Escobar

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.
Alexa Rodriguez

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

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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