Celina Villanueva, '08, Illinois State Senator

This past summer I was given the opportunity to interview LLS alum Celina Villanueva (BA, ’08, Latina/Latino studies) who  represents Illinois' 12th District in the Illinois State Senate. Sen....
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Latina/Latino Studies Undergraduate Students selected as McNair Scholars

The Department of Latina/Latino studies is proud to announce that four of our undergraduate students have been selected as Trio McNair Scholars: Alexa Rodriguez (LLS and sociology double major, social work minor), Zion Trinidad (LLS and history double major, Spanish minor), Judith Hernandez (social...

Professor Mirelsie Velázquez featured in the College of LAS Quadrangle

Professor Mirelsie Velázquez was featured in the latest issue of the College of LAS Quadrangle in an article highlighting the contributions of College of LAS faculty members to Chicago. Her book, "Puerto Rican Chicago: Schooling the City 1940-1977," was featured for its vital impact on...
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