Why do people migrate? Learn about migration trends from Latin America to the U.S. and immigration issues and policies, as well as how Latino populations are politically mobilized at the local and national levels.
Latinos make up 19% of the U.S. population, accounting for half of the population growth in the U.S. in the past decade. Become a changemaker in the Latino community and pursue your passions through many fields of study surrounding the transborder experience.
How is the Chicano and Latino population portrayed in popular culture, and why is it important to learn about cultural differences? To gain a deeper understanding of cultural representations, learn from faculty who specialize in literature, queer studies, Chicana feminist theory, communication and media studies, digital humanities and media production.