Madison 365 has named Dr. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies affiliate, one of twenty-three most influential Latino Leaders. Meléndez-Badillo is recognized for the launch of UW–Madison’s Puerto Rican Studies Hub, historical texts that accompanied Bad Bunny’s 2025 album, and recent book publications. Read the entire list here.