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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.
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:
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…
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.
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.”
Congratulations to the Latina/o Studies undergraduate and graduate minors and graduates of the class of 2026!
A collaboration with Cornell is bringing relief to Vieques, a Puerto Rican island that still has unreliable power nine years after Hurricane Maria.
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.