Our Mission
The Program in Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies advances interdisciplinary research and teaching on Chicanx/e and Latinx/e peoples, cultures, and collectivities within the United States. We also examine the transnational dimensions of Chicanx/e and Latinx/e lives, arts, and societies. We strive for excellence in research and teaching, support our undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the university’s mission to serve all students, advance knowledge, serve residents of Wisconsin, and advance education beyond the university in line with the Wisconsin Idea.
Faculty publications
Our award-winning faculty study labor, geography, sociology, history, and more. We are leading conversations on history, migration, and cultural expression in Wisconsin and beyond.
The Latine Cultural Center
The Latine Cultural Center (LCC) is open to all students. Its guiding principles are connect, empower, and excel. The Latine Cultural Center provides opportunities for all UW students to attend social and educational events that highlight the many diverse cultures of the Latin American diaspora.
50 for 50
The Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program aims to fundraise $50,000 in 2026 to ensure the growth of our program for the next 50 years. We extend our gratitude to all donors and friends who make our work, scholarship, and celebration possible.
Puerto Rican Studies Hub
Launched in October 2025, UW–Madison’s Puerto Rican Studies Hub is the first initiative of its kind in the Midwest and is already emerging as a dynamic center for scholarship, public engagement, and community connection.
TOPICS
Courses
Our courses explore the histories, experiences, arts, cultures, and social lives of communities of Latin American descent in the United States. Students can enroll in topics ranging from Latinx literature and film to feminist social movements to labor markets.
PEOPLE
Faculty
Faculty in the Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies hold joint appointments in the School for Workers, Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, History, and beyond. The interdisciplinary nature brings a breadth of expertise to student education.
EDUCATION
Declare
We offer an interdisciplinary major and certificate for undergraduate students. To declare, contact our Academic Advisor, Rachelle Eilers, by clicking the link below or directly emailing Rachelle (reilers@wisc.edu).
FIND COMMUNITY
Events
We host Sobremesa Luncheons, Study Jams, and workshops every semester. These events promote holistic student success through connection, aid, and belonging.
NEWSletter
Spring 2026
Read the latest issue of our newsletter in which we cover our 2026 speaker series, interview alum Dr. Emmet Campos, acknowledge Dr. Benjamin Márquez’s retirement, and more.
2026 MARKS OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Desde 1976: Education, Culture, and Community
We will celebrate our 50th Anniversary with a symposium on October 16th and 17th, 2026.
News
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The Spring 2026 Issue of “Latinx Studies Journal” is Published
The Spring 2026 issue of Latinx Studies Journal, the CLS Program’s peer-reviewed journal of student writing and art, is now published. Congratulations to outgoing CLS Project Assistant Carmen Ibarra, who served as coordinating…
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Prof. Benjamin Márquez Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years of brilliant teaching, pathbreaking research, and tireless advocacy for the Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program, Prof. Benjamin Márquez is retiring. During his years in higher education, he has published…
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CLS Certificate Student Roselyn Pacheco Listed Among Notable 2026 Graduates
The University has included CLS certificate and Racine native Roselyn Pacheco in a list of some notable Spring 2026 graduates. Pacheco says that coming to UW–Madison as a first-generation Latina freshman “meant…
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