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.
Ongoing research projects include humanities and social science scholars affiliated with the Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell. Research focuses on the diverse Latino communities in the United States, and engage questions about community histories, im/migration, politics, labor, education, language and identity, health, literature, art and performance.
Research Destinations
Spotlights on Faculty Research
Latina/o Studies faculty research at Cornell spans across many disciplines from history, sociology, anthropology, literature and language to government, performance studies, education, music and more. These are a few highlights of current research:
Latina/o Studies Program News
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 best about LSP is the staff; they make the space a second home for me. Their constant engagement with students and their commitment to fostering open community is felt throughout campus. They welcome anyone warmly, putting their best forward not only for the interns that work here, but also the students that visit."
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.
Two Years Post Affirmative Action, Student Racial Affinity Groups Discuss Shifts in Campus Culture
Josue Ortiz '26 said that as Latino students begin to “navigate uncertainty around representation and admissions,” he has noticed increased emphasis on “supporting one another, sharing resources and building solidarity across Latinx identities.”
Orozco Gallery Hosts Month-Long Pop-Up Gallery & Community Event Series in Downtown Ithaca
Orozco Gallery Hosts Month-Long Pop-Up Gallery & Community Event Series in Downtown Ithaca featuring artist talks, live music, dance, workshops, film, and family-friendly gatherings. Most events are free, some have a small fee. See link for complete details.
Fall 2026 Latina/o Studies course offerings
For the Fall 2026 semester, Latina/o Studies offers a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level with the opportunity to explore and learn about history, communities, literature, immigration, as well as cultural identity, migration, language, and more.
34 Years Strong: Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble Spring concert
Sabor Latino to host its annual concert on Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm at the State Theater, Ithaca.