I began working for the Center for Campus History and CLS in the fall of 2024 as an undergraduate research assistant. I was nervous at the beginning because I hadn’t conducted an intense, year-long research …
Month: May 2026
Leo Olmos Pursues Graduate Studies as McNair Scholar
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program was an opportunity that I had known about since my first semester on campus through my scholarship program, the Center for Academic Excellence. Ever since, the opportunity kept …
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 no less than …
Puerto Rican Studies Hub Marks a Successful First Year of Programming at UW Madison
The Puerto Rican Studies Hub (PRSH) at the University of Wisconsin Madison is closing its first year with a strong record of public programming, scholarly exchange, mentorship, campus collaboration, and institutional growth. Since its launch, …
ProPublica immigration and labor reporter reflects on covering Wisconsin as UW Journalist-in-Residence
In early March, community members gathered for “Reporting on immigration in times of crisis: Wisconsin and beyond” at the Memorial Union Play Circle at UW-Madison. This public discussion, presented by the Center for Journalism Ethics …
Building Communities of Care and Resilience
This past Spring, the Chicane & Latine Studies Program hosted two panels as part of its year-long Speaker Series on “Building Communities of Care and Resilience in Times of Crisis.” As a field grounded in …
Class of 2026
On May 9, 2026, the Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026, recognizing 24 students who completed the BA/BS in Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies, 61 who completed the certificate, …
Marking Fifty Years of Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies
How do we grapple with uncertainty and a new wave of hostility towards Latinx and Chicanx populations in our current times? While dreaming radically of and for the future is essential work for communities and …
Rieles and Raíces Exhibit Field Trip
On April 4th, 2026, CLS faculty and students took a field trip to Chicago to see two art exhibits. The first exhibit, titled “Rieles and Raíces,” was co-curated by an alumnus of the CLS …
A Message from the Director
Sending you all good wishes in this beautiful Wisconsin spring! Our spring graduation ceremony has buoyed our spirits! Watching nearly 100 students walk across the stage to receive their degrees and certificates in Chicanx/e and …