UF Center for Latin American Studies
Welcome to the blog for the Center for Latin American Studies. Articles on our blog highlight center news, faculty interviews and publications, student accomplishments, and much more.
The Latin American Research Review (LARR) publishes original research and review essays on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latina/Latino studies. Read More
This nomination marks the first time a woman has served in the position of editor in chief for the LARR since its founding in 1965. Read More
Dr. Barradas, with his daily displays of inimitable fashion sense and extraordinarily warm collegiality, will be deeply missed. Read More
Jessica Mrozinske Baker, the Center’s Accounting Coordinator, was awarded a Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award from the University of Florida. Read More
Statement from the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida Read More
The goal of the emergency research fund is to provide qualifying students with up to $3,000 to cover reimbursable expenses such as housing, meals, supplies, and other allowable research expenses they incur while carrying out research work during the summer. Read More
The Center for Latin American Studies is one of eleven inaugural members that are part of the Tinker Field Research Collaborative for 2020-2025. Read More
Nominations are open for the 2020 Latin American Studies Alumni Awards! Read More
The connection between indigenous communities and conservation is global. Indigenous people make up 5% of the world’s population, but their homelands hold 85% of its biodiversity. Read More
Cubans in Florida and on the island are united by a common history. But the past also divides them. Read More
Stand Up & Holler for the Center for Latin American Studies! Read More
"The Amazon rainforest generates half its own rainfall, but deforestation threatens to disrupt this cycle, shifting large parts of this ancient forest to dry, savanna habitat." Read More
Dr. Myrian Sá Leitão Barboza is the 10th recipient of this prestigious dissertation award that honors Dr. Schmink for her significant and transformative contributions to graduate education, the Center for Latin American Studies and the TCD Program. Read More
This is the first class the institute has ever held. Read More
