Carolina Montejo and Angel Escamilla tabling for LSP at the Bienvenidos BBQ

Somos Comunidad/We Are Community

Student Life

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.

Student Life Destinations

LSSO Student Success Office Latino Living Center Student Organizations Student Life Resources Latino Unity Celebration Mi Comunidad Mentorship Program Resources for Students

Beyond the Classroom

Student Organizations

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.

LSP Student Success Office (LSSO)

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.

Latina/o Studies Program News

'It's essential to view history considering multiple perspectives'

Isabella Riano is an American studies & government major.

Professor Karen Jaime receives VONA Fellowship

Voices of Our Nations Arts (VONA) has selected PMA/LSP Associate Professor Karen Jaime as a 2025 VONA Fellow. As a Fellow, Jaime will be participating in their summer poetry workshop.

“We are La Voz” event highlights Latine artists

A collaboration between Cornell faculty, students and Ithaca community members is bringing together a monthlong event in downtown Ithaca, focused on Latine artists.

Associate Professor Karen Jaime gave talk at the University of Miami’s Center for Humanities on Queer Nightlife Kinships

LSP/PMA Associate Professor Karen Jaime gave talk at University of Miami's Center for the Humanities on Queer Nightlife Kinships

Death of Pope Francis marks end of historic papacy

Cornell experts comment on the legacy of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, marking the end of a historic papacy.

Latina/o Studies celebrates the class of 2025

On this festive weekend the Latina/o Studies, Latine Student Success Office, and the Cornell Latino Alumni Association celebrated with families, students, faculty and staff the accomplishments of 12 undergraduate and 2 graduate students of the class of 2025.

Cornell Giving Day 2025

We’re on a mission to support students. Help us shape the future of Cornell— and beyond!

Spring 2025 Nuestra Voz en español/Spanish Conversation Hour

Nuestra voz en español brings students together to speak Spanish with other heritage speakers in an informal setting. No homework, no tests, just snacks and conversation. Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM • 429 Rockefeller Hall

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