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LACS Grad Students Travel to Cuba for International Education Course

Learn more about Abigail Smith and Sarah Kistner’s recent trip to Cuba as part of their coursework in International Education Policy.

July 02, 2024 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Exciting News: LACS has New Director

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ryan Long has been appointed as the new Director of LACS.

July 01, 2024 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Fall 2024 Leadership Appointments

Dean Stephanie Shonekan announces new leadership appointments.

September 08, 2023 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Chief of Programs and Services of CASA George Escobar is LACS inaugural Community Resident Affiliate, co-hosted by the Department of African American Studies (AASD).

LACS is proud to announce CASA Chief George Escobar as LACS 2023-2024 Community Resident Affiliate.

October 31, 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center Isabella Alcañiz Featured on NPR

Russia sparks a rise in grain prices.

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Professor Ana Patricia Rodriguez Wins Service-Learning Award

October 06, 2015 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Professor Ana Patricia Rodríguez Wins Maryland-DC Campus Compact’s Alan G. Penczek Service-Learning Faculty Award

SPAP Alumni: Honorable Mention for International Essay Prize

October 06, 2015 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

SPAP Alumni Rewarded Honorable Mention for International Essay Prize

Laurie Frederik's Paso Doble Life featured in Terp Magazine

October 05, 2015 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Laurie Frederik is interviewed by Terp Magazine about her life as an Associate Professor, accomplished Ballroom Dancer and Anthropologist.

Laurie Frederik Appointed Director Of Umd's Latin American Studies Center

July 18, 2014 History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Frederik will oversee undergraduate certificate program and activities that enhance student opportunities to engage with resources about Latin America.

Latin American Studies Center Names New Interim Director

August 23, 2013 History, College of Arts and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center

Alejandro Cañeque named Interim Director of UMD's Latin American Studies Center.

Dream Act To Be Subject Of Divide In 2012 Referendum, Poll Suggests

October 20, 2011 History, College of Arts and Humanities, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, Center for Global Migration Studies

ARHU's DREAM Act Forum provided the opportunity for Marylanders to voice their questions about the act.By Maria-Pia Negro, The Sentinel

2011-2012 Arhu Fulbright Recipients

April 21, 2011 English, History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

UPDATED: ARHU students are selected as prestigious 2011-2012 Fulbright award winners.