Latino Living Center’s ¡Bienvenidos! brings students together
On the evening of September 13. students, staff, faculty and community members came together for the ¡Bienvenidos! BBQ.
The College welcomes new faculty for 2026-27
Twenty new faculty have joined the College of Arts & Sciences this year, strengthening departments and programs with their wide-ranging expertise and filling numerous leadership roles for the College and university.
2026 Cine con Cultura Film Festival
The 12th annual Cine con Cultura Latinx Film Festival featuring 13 films starts September 14th.
Fall 2026 Fridays with Faculty
The Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty luncheon seminar offers an opportunity for students to meet faculty and administrators at Cornell. Save the date: Friday, September 18 with Prof. Sofia Villenas Associate Professor Department of Anthropology/Latina/o Studies College of Arts and Sciences
New Faculty: Kennia L. Coronado
Kennia L. Coronado, Assistant Professor of Government and Latina/o Studies
Latina/o community welcomes Jo-Ana Rivera
The Latina/o Studies Program, Latino Living Center and the Latinx community at Cornell University welcomes Jo-Ana Rivera as the Residence Hall Director of the Latino Living Center.
Latina/o Studies celebrates the class of 2026
Congratulations to the Latina/o Studies undergraduate and graduate minors and graduates of the class of 2026!
New Latina/o Studies major opens for A&S students
A new Latina/o Studies major will launch in Fall 2026 at Cornell University, a program that expands coursework, seminars, and community engagement for Arts and Sciences students.
Local creatives weave together art and action with month-long Orozco Gallery exhibit
The art pieces hanging on the walls of Orozco Gallery, a pop-up exhibit open on The Commons from April 3 to May 2, are continuously evolving. The nomadic gallery, curated by Colombian-American artist Yen Ospina, primarily highlights the work of Latine fiber artists, bringing perspectives often marginalized in the art world to the center of…
María Cristina García receives a Lifetime Achievement Award
María Cristina García, professor of history and American studies in Cornell's College of Arts & Sciences, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Immigration and Ethnic History Society. The award recognizes “her service to the Society and her outstanding scholarly contributions to the fields of immigration and ethnic history.”
On storm-ravaged Vieques, a microgrid builds resilience
A collaboration with Cornell is bringing relief to Vieques, a Puerto Rican island that still has unreliable power nine years after Hurricane Maria.
Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact
Cornell admits the Class of 2030 emphasizing real-world impact, enrolling 5,776 students from 102 countries. At Cornell University, the diverse cohort reflects the land-grant mission and applied learning goals across multiple colleges.
What does the Latina/o Studies Program mean to our students?
"What I like the most about LSP is the people. I feel supported by my coworkers and supervisors, and I know I can count on them whenever I need any guidance or help. There's a strong sense of community which makes the work environment that much more empowering and welcoming."
Héctor Abruña, long-time supporter of Latina/o Studies, honored for chemistry in the public interest
For his work in energy storage and power generation, Héctor D. Abruña, the Émile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has received the 2026 Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest from the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society.
Fall 2026 Latina/o Studies course offerings
Latina/o Studies offers a range of undergraduate and graduate level courses to explore and learn about history, communities, literature, immigration, as well as cultural identity, migration, language, and more.
Two Years Post Affirmative Action, Student Racial Affinity Groups Discuss Shifts in Campus Culture
Two years after the Supreme Court deemed race-conscious admissions for higher education institutions unconstitutional, student leaders of campus racial affinity groups have noticed changes in their communities. Full story.
Orozco Gallery Hosts Month-Long Pop-Up Gallery & Community Event Series in Downtown Ithaca
In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April and early May, Orozco Gallery will open its doors for the second year as a vibrant pop-up space for creativity, connection, and cultural celebration at 115 S. Cayuga St. in Downtown Ithaca (next to Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine!).
34 Years Strong: Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble Spring concert
Founded in 1992, Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble is Cornell University's longest-standing performing Latin Dance group on campus, centering our performances on the celebration of our heritage. Sabor's mission is to educate Cornell University and the greater Ithaca community about Hispanic and Latin culture through various Latin dance styles, including bachata, merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, soca,…
Fridays with Alumni continues during Spring 2026
Now in its second year, the Fridays with Alumni series introduces students to Cornell alums who will offer advice on preparing for an ever-changing workplace. Alums will discuss their academic trajectories, networking, internships and employment, and what they wish they had known when they were students at Cornell. This hybrid series was launched in Spring…
Production in memory of Professor Debra Castillo
In the course, students learned performance techniques in Spanish-speaking and Latinx communities, demonstrating the array of Latin-American stories through music, visual arts, and performance. They were tasked to prepare short, original, collectively-created plays for this public presentation as their final projects. With handcrafted sets matched to a prompt of self expression, students created an array…
Spring 2026 Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty seminar series
The Latina/o Studies Fridays with Faculty luncheon seminar offers an opportunity for Latina/o and non-Latina/o students of all levels and disciplines to meet faculty and administrators from across the university for informal conversation about their current research/work in progress while enjoying FREE lunch. All are welcome
Hispanic, Black First-Year Enrollment Increases in Second Year Post-Affirmative Action
In the second year post-affirmative action, enrollment of Hispanic and Black first-year students increased from the Class of 2028 to the Class of 2029. Enrollment for white and Asian first-year students decreased.
Latina alum, Patricia Campos-Medina honored as Changemaker Champion
Patricia Campos-Medina ’96, MPA ’97, executive director of ILR’s Worker Institute and senior extension associate, was honored as a Changemaker Champion by the YWCA of the City of New York on Oct. 22 at the Salute Gala fundraising event.
A night of celebrating “Nuestra Esencia es Nuestra Presencia”
On Friday Oct. 17th, a myriad of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members joined together at Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room in celebration of the 32nd Annual Unity Dinner. This year’s theme was “Nuestra Esencia es Nuestra Presencia,” embodying the core principles of a Cornellian: community, inner strength, and honor.
‘Champion, Advocate and Ally’: Remembering Debra ‘Debbie’ Castillo
Prof. Debra Castillo, comparative literature, was announced dead at 72 on Oct. 5.