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Latina/o undergraduate or graduate students can rely on the LSP Student Success Office (LSSO), housed in the Latina/o Studies Program (LSP), for academic as well as personal assistance. The LSSO Advisor helps all students navigate and make connections throughout the university community, as well as develop realistic expectations and successful new habits. Connections facilitate students' transition to the rigorous academic programs and help them achieve that delicate balance between academic success and a full, healthy life outside the classroom.
There are over 35 Latina/o student organizations at Cornell University, including sororities and fraternities, as well as those related to national identity, the disciplines, the professions, the arts and entertainment.
The LSP Student Success Office (LSSO) is a joint effort of the Latina/o Studies Program (LSP) and the College of Arts & Sciences Admissions and Advising Office.
"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."
Let’s grow something extraordinary together! Support the Latina/o Studies Program on March 12!
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.
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 featuring artist talks, live music, dance, workshops, film, and family-friendly gatherings.
Friday, April 3, 5:00–8:00 PM
Grand Gallery Opening Reception
115 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca NY 14850
Celebrate the launch of the pop-up season with non-alcoholic drinks by Open Spaces and food by Jojo Cook. Free; all ages welcome.
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.
Sabor Latino to host its annual concert on Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm at the State Theater, Ithaca.
The Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA) and the Latina/o Studies Program will continue offering Fridays with Alumni series during Spring 2026. The goal of these events is to introduce students to Cornell alums who will offer advice on preparing for an ever-changing workplace. All are welcome.
Friday, March 20 @ 12 pm
429 Rockefeller Hall
Luis Nieves-Ruiz'02 completed a Master’s Degree in Regional Planning from Cornell University in 2002. He currently serves as Director of Economic Development for the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Central Florida.
Latinx Theatre Production (LSP 3010) students celebrated end of the Fall 2025 semester honoring Professor Debra Castillo.