The Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies Program advances interdisciplinary research and teaching on Chicanx/e and Latinx/e populations. Our faculty study Latinx/e political and social organizations in the U.S., as well as immigration and Puerto Rican history, criminalization and incarceration, and Latinx/e literatures, cultures, arts, and media. Still others research the educational experiences of Latinx/es in both K–12 and higher education, Latinx/e participation in rural and urban economies, and Latinx/e health and well-being. Together, we promote the success of Chicanx/e and Latinx/e students at UW–Madison through supportive programming and events.
How your gifts make an impact
Your generous donation will bolster valuable research, teaching, and educational opportunities. We will use your gift to support students through preprofessional activities, such as editing and publishing the undergraduate Latinx Studies Journal; ongoing activities to promote student success and belonging, such as study jams and community gatherings; and essential student internship opportunities.
Why we need your support
For decades, we offered only a certificate program of study. However, in response to student demand, we now offer a major in Chicanx/e and Latinx/e studies and have graduated 33 majors since 2024! You can help us to meet the needs of our growing major. With your gift, we can educate the next generation of Chicanx/e and Latinx/e studies scholars! Your generous donation will support our students in their educational journeys as well as our research and teaching in Chicanx/e and Latinx/e studies.