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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.

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

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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

Jo-Ana Rivera

Latinx 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.

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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…

Maria Cristina Garcia

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.”

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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.

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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."

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