Category Archives: Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies

Bringing Narrative Art Forms to Life for Students

Posted on December 1, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Jorge Santos, associate professor of English, focuses his research on ethnic American literature, immigrant and migrant literature, ethnic studies, American cultural studies, comic studies and Asian American literature.

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34 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 28, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

  In October, 34 members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2023 were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society.  Selection is one of the highest honors that can be earned on a Jesuit campus. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty, Staff and Students Join with Worcester to Highlight Latino History

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Megan Bard

The Latino connection to Worcester’s history is one of educational advancement, social justice activism and economic opportunities. For these reasons, it is vital that the Latino story is told in the community’s own words, and documented and shared in the … Continue reading →

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Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Brianna Cummings

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Megan Bard

Name: Brianna Cummings Hometown: Franklin, Mass. Major: Math & Sociology with a concentration in Latin American, Latinx & Caribbean studies Campus Activities: Head Resident Assistant; Admissions Tour Guide; Gateways Summer & Fall Orientation; Residence Hall Association; Varsity Track & Field; … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ruiz ’23 Looks Forward to Meeting New People and Exploring New Places

Posted on March 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Veronica Ruiz Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Studies She’s Considering: Double major in Spanish and Anthropology, Concentration in Latinx Studies Why She Chose Holy Cross: I choose Holy Cross because of the small class sizes and student body population. Not only … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Goes Virtual in Response to Pandemic

Posted on May 6, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As faculty members across the College worked to transition their courses to a distance-learning format this semester, one of the many logistical challenges to tackle was the annual Academic Conference, where students present the results of their independent work in … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Students Spend Winter Break Interning at Presidential Campaigns

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Jane Carlton

While many Holy Cross students spent winter break on … well, break … some students used the weeks between semesters to pursue their passions. On campus, a number of students attended the four-day Non-Profit Careers Conference; in New York City … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Long-Term Study Abroad Program Ranked No. 1 in the Country

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Jane Carlton

For the 2019-2020 academic year, 261 College of the Holy Cross students are living and studying abroad — in other terms, roughly 8% of the student body is spread out, learning around the globe. Seventy-six of these students are spending … Continue reading →

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Blog: Shorter ’21 Excited to Immerse Herself in Culture, Community During Year Abroad in Peru

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Sarah Shorter ‘21 Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts Areas of study: Anthropology major with a concentration in Latin America, Latinx, and Caribbean studies Studying abroad at: Pontificia Universidad Catòlica del Perú in Lima, Peru Duration: Full academic year Why Peru? “I knew that … Continue reading →

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Students Travel to Puerto Rico to Study the Effects of Hurricane Maria

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Jane Carlton

It’s one thing to study the effects of a hurricane in a classroom setting, learning about the biology behind the devastation or the history of the country it hit. It’s a whole other ballgame to visit the place you’ve been … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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Blog: Mackin ’20 Eager to Travel Around Latin America During Semester Abroad in Peru

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Meghan Schatz

NAME  Johanna Mackin ‘20 HOMETOWN  Houston, Texas AREAS OF STUDY  Political Science major, Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING  Pontificia Universidad Catòlica del Perú in Lima, Peru DURATION Fall 2018 WHY SHE CHOSE PERU “I chose … Continue reading →

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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading →

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Latin American Film Class Travels to Buenos Aires to Explore Dark Period of Argentine History

Posted on April 10, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

In the span of about a decade, roughly 30,000 people in Argentina disappeared at the hands of the government. Called “los desaparecidos,” or “the disappeared,” many of these individuals were brought to the 500-plus clandestine detention centers established to detain … Continue reading →

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Blog: Midwest Native Tapia ’21 Eager to Explore Worcester in Second Year

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Xochitl Tapia ’21 HOMETOWN Kansas City, Missouri AREAS OF STUDY English and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “When going through the search process, I was interested in a small liberal arts college … Continue reading →

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107 Holy Cross Students Conduct Original Research Across Disciplines This Summer

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, 107 Holy Cross students conducted original, cutting-edge research through the Weiss Summer Research Program: 71 students in the natural sciences; 30 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and six in economics. The far-ranging research projects gave … Continue reading →

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Blog: Goddard ’19 Excited to Experience Everything Peru Has to Offer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

NAME Margaret Goddard ’19 HOMETOWN Locust, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY English and visual arts studio double major, Latin American and Latino Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima, Peru (fall) and Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Mexican Author Yuri Herrera Gives Reading at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Yuri Herrera, renowned Mexican author, visited the College of the Holy Cross for a public reading on Oct. 4 in Rehm Library at the invitation of the Spanish department. Herrera has published three novels to critical acclaim; in 2016 he … Continue reading →

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Blog: Moreta ’18 Embraces Rich Argentinian Culture Abroad

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Visaury Moreta ’18 HOMETOWN Roslindale, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major, education studies minor, Latin American and Latino studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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