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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...
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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...
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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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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...