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Latino Studies
A powerhouse of Latino thought and advocacy at The University of Texas at Austin, fearlessly upholding the mission of ethnic studies by creating space to explore and understand the lives of Latinos in the U.S. while using our knowledge and resources to support Latino communities everywhere.
Learn MoreLatino Research Institute
The mission of the Latino Research Institute is to provide the infrastructure for the creation and dissemination of quality information about issues affecting Latino populations in the region, state, and nation.
Learn MoreCenter for Mexican American Studies (CMAS)
Serving Texas and the nation as a leader in the intellectual development of Mexican American and Latina/o studies. Faculty and students affiliated with CMAS study the cultural practices, historical development, and socioeconomic conditions of Mexican American and Latina/o communities.
Learn MoreMALS Graduation 2024
Felicidades to the 2024 graduating class of the Department of Mexican American Latina/o Studies!
These outstanding scholars are now headed out into the world to make a difference. If you missed the graduation ceremony, you can access the recording below.
Be advised: you will want to have a stash of tissues nearby! There wasn't a dry eye in the house on the big day.
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We're Celebrating a Decade of Scholarship!
Latino Studies has something muy grande to celebrate! The Department of Mexican American & Latina/o Studies (MALS) is commemorating 10 years as a thriving academic department at UT Austin. One of three units in Latino Studies, MALS passionately maintains its decade-long mission of empowering scholars with knowledge and purpose. That’s why we’ve chosen Knowledge is Power as our unifying theme for the 2024-25 academic year as we roll out an extensive line-up of events and projects this year in recognition and celebration of this auspicious 10th anniversary milestone.
One of the most exciting & visible things we have planned involves the commissioning of a fabulous expansive artistic mural on the walls of the Latino Studies office space. The MALS Mural Masterpiece will stand as a testament to our continued dedication and important presence on the UT campus. The art piece will be designed and created by a professional regionally based artist. Now we need to find just the right person! Our Open Call for MALS' Artist-in-Residence & Muralist is live until September 27th! Stay up-to-date with the mural developments and all upcoming MALS 10-year anniversary events and celebrations by checking Events + News regularly.
Why Study Latinos?
What's the difference between Latino Studies and Latin American Studies?
We get that question a lot. Together, we think of ourselves as two parts of the same story...
Undergraduate Program
Students' personal experiences are a vital part of the process by which our courses redress the omissions of textbooks and finally let communities of color be seen and heard.
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Graduate Program
Prepare graduates not only for careers in the arts, advocacy and related professions in which advanced knowledge of Mexican American and Latina/o studies is crucial.
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Phone: 512-471-4557
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