El Instituto affiliate faculty member Scott Wallace was recently featured on WNPR’s Audacious with host Chion Wolf. In this thought-provoking interview, Wallace discusses his acclaimed book, The Unconquered, and shares insights into the lives of some of the Amazon’s last uncontacted Indigenous communities. Drawing on decades of field reporting and research, he explores the importance […]
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Two-Day Puerto Rican Summit Aims for Change
Learn how a two-day summit at the University of Connecticut brought together academics, community leaders, and officials to discuss opportunities, policy concerns, and economic challenges affecting Puerto Rican communities in Connecticut and beyond. Two-Day Puerto Rican Summit Aims for Change
Congratulations to Professor Scott Wallace on International Latino Book Awards Recognition
We are proud to congratulate affiliate faculty member Professor Scott Wallace, whose acclaimed book Central America in the Crosshairs of War: On the Road from Vietnam to Iraq has been recognized as a finalist in two categories at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards: Raúl Yzaguirre Best Political/Current Affairs Book Best History Book Presented by […]
What’s Happening Inside This ICE Facility in Texas Should Shock Your Conscience
Beatriz Aldana Marquez, a core faculty member jointly appointed with El Instituto, wrote an op-ed piece for Slate, a daily magazine and podcast network. The article can be read on the Slate website.
Rights of Immigrants Resources
We are providing some valuable resources about immigration rights. Check out the flyer and websites for resources on immigration and your rights. 1. Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution – No Matter Who Is President 2. AFT – Immigration Resources
Alumni contributes to Puerto Rico’s research news outlet
Luis Palomino is a graduate of the MA program at El Instituto and is currently an economic analyst with the UConn Puerto Rican Studies Initiative. The Centro, the Periodismo Investigativo, is the most important research news outlet in Puerto Rico, and it focuses on doing in-depth work on complex topics. In the following site, you can […]
UConn Faculty Updates
Two colleagues in El Instituto were recently included in two news articles. Our new colleague Anna-Michelle McSorley was recently profiled in UConn Today, “From Policy to Action: Anna-Michelle McSorley Focuses on Health Equity for Latinos.” which details her work on addressing health inequities in relation to federal and local policies. To read the article visit […]
Interim Director selected for CLAS Award
Interim Director Charles Venator-Santiago was recently selected as the winner of the 2024 Broader Impacts, Service, and Visibility Award. This award, as the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) explains, recognizes UConn Faculty members for their work in “outstanding initiatives that visibly impact the welfare of Connecticut and beyond” through community engagement, and developing […]
ELIN Affiliate Faculty César Abadía-Barrero Research Update
César Abadía-Barrero is a jointly appointed Associate Professor of Anthropology and Human Rights. He is also an affiliate faculty member for El Instituto. Check out his spotlight video from the UConn Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute YouTube Page.
New book by UConn History PhD alumna Rosa Carrasquillo
Out soon, a new book on the historical memory of slavery and the slave trade in Santo Domingo, by UConn History alumna Rosa Carrasquillo (Prof. at College of the Holy Cross). Follow Editora Educación Emergente on X for more information.