Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies

College of Letters & Science
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Students gather in front of Bascom Hall to celebrate the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month. Photo credit: Ray Kirsch/WSUM News

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Declare the Major

The CLS Program offers an interdisciplinary major and certificate. Interested? Contact Advisor Rachelle Eilers via Starfish or email, or declare online. Declare

Detail of mural "The Inheritance of Struggle" by Leo Tanguma (Memorial Union)

 

 

Newsletter

Our latest newsletter highlights the CLS Program’s achievements during Fall 2025

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2025-2026 Speaker Series: Building Communities of Care and Resilience in Times of Crisis

Image showing the title of the series ("Building Communities of Care and Resilience in Times of Crisis" and two woodcuts of female figures from the shoulders up. Image credit: Christie Tirado.

Ready for a stimulating dialogue on important issues of the day?  With the support of the Anonymous Fund and several campus partners, the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program will bring emerging figures in our interdisciplinary field to campus this year.  Spring 2026 panels are on February 19 and April 9 at 4pm. Check out the full schedule on the speaker series web page.

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