Panel and discussion of Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo Set for November 12
THE SUPREME COURT'S RULING in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, a case involving racial profiling by ICE, set off a national controversy. Latina/o Studies is partnering with Penn State Dickinson Law to host a panel and audience discussion of the case on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:00 in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library.
Hispanic Heritage Month observance began Sept 17 with Immigration Act of 1965 Commemoration
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 kicked off with a panel discussion and Q and A on the Immigration Act of 1965, the most important law of its kind in American history. Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library.
Penn State Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Full Schedule
Penn State is proud to sponsor a series of events in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. The full schedule is now available at https://sites.psu.edu/hispanicheritagemonth/
Dolores Huerta At Penn State
Legendary labor organizer Dolores Huerta, cofounder with César Chávez of the United Farm Workers, gave the keynote address for Hispanic Heritage Month and the following day inaugurated Penn State's annual Dolores Huerta Day of Service.
Welcome to Latina/o Studies!
Our mission is to promote a critical understanding of the historical and contemporary position of Latinas, Latinos, and Latinxs in the United States.
This goal is to be achieved through the following:
- Undergraduate and graduate courses that foster an understanding of Latinas/os in the United States political system, economy, and culture.
- Research and scholarship by faculty and students that contribute to our knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of Latinas/os.
- Public programming and community outreach that raise awareness of issues that Latinas/os face and contributions they make in different arenas.
Our mission is to promote a critical understanding of the historical and contemporary position of Latinas, Latinos, and Latinxs in the United States.
This goal is to be achieved through the following:
- Undergraduate and graduate courses that foster an understanding of Latinas/os in the United States political system, economy, and culture.
- Research and scholarship by faculty and students that contribute to our knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of Latinas/os.
- Public programming and community outreach that raise awareness of issues that Latinas/os face and contributions they make in different arenas.