
UConn’s El Instituto (Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean and Latin American Studies)
Merging Latinx and Latin American studies courses and faculty, El Instituto supports the development of hemispheric and Latinx-centered perspectives on both critical ethnic studies and world area studies.

Apply now to the joint MPP or MPA, and Latina/o American Studies MA program
Gain both policy analysis or administrative skills and in-depth international/intercultural knowledge through this dual MA program of study. Through the joint Master’s degree program, complete El Instituto’s MA in Latina/o and Latin American Studies while also earning a second Master’s in either Public Administration or Public Policy.

Undergraduate major/minor in Latina/o and Latin American Studies
Our undergraduate majors and minors learn research methods and find real-world applications for their skills.
Recent News
Interim Director on CT Public Radio
El Instituto director Charles Venator-Santiago was invited to join Connecticut Public Radio’s Where We Live in political misinformation.
[Read More]New Citation for Director Venator-Santiago in Politico
El Instituto Interim Director Venator-Santiago was recently quoted in Politico. He provided an analysis of the local primary environment in Puerto Rico.
[Read More]Interim Director quoted in NBC Connecticut
Charles R. Venator-Santiago, the Interim Director for El Instituto and the Puerto Rican Studies Initiative was recently quoted in NBC Connecticut. You can read the article here.
[Read More]Upcoming Events
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Jan
18
“The Power of Restorative Justice” with keynote speaker Dr. Fania E. Davis 6:00pm
“The Power of Restorative Justice” with keynote speaker Dr. Fania E. Davis
Thursday, January 18th, 2024
06:00 PM
Student Union Theater
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Feb
14
UCHI Fellow’s Talk: Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann on Virgilio Piñera’s Love Letters to Aimé Césaire 12:15pm
UCHI Fellow’s Talk: Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann on Virgilio Piñera’s Love Letters to Aimé Césaire
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Homer Babbidge Library
UCHI Fellow Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann (LCL, El Instituto, UConn) will give a talk with a response by Richard Ashby Wilson (Law and Anthropology, UConn.
This event will also be livestreamed.
