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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) serves students, faculty and scholars from across the University of Illinois campus, along with communities across Illinois and the Midwest, by promoting innovative research, specialist teaching, and public awareness of the Latin American and Caribbean region. CLACS is a designated National Resource Center for the 2022-2026 period, supported by the Department of Education under Title VI funding.
- Assistant Professor of Studio Art, Dr. Cristóbal Bianchi (Art & Design), together with the Colectivo Casa Grande, recently inaugurated the art installation Panóptico at the Palacio Pereira Art Gallery in Santiago, Chile.Funded by... Read full story UIUC Professor Dr. Cristóbal Bianchi and Colectivo Casa Grande Unveil Panóptico Art Installation in Santiago
- The Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) is dedicated to advancing the scholarly study of the history of American foreign relations. Through research sponsorships, annual meetings, and publications, SHAFR promotes the study, advancement, and dissemination of... Read full story SHAFR: Opportunities for Graduate Students in American Foreign Relations
- Carlos Molina, Quechua instructor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was recently featured on Nuqanchik, a national Quechua-language news program in Peru. In the interview, he discusses the Qinti Project, an initiative that promotes the teaching and learning of Quechua in the U.S., and... Read full story Quechua Instructor Carlos Molina Featured on Peruvian TV

Professor Carlos Carrillo Joins New England Philharmonic as Composer-in-Residence
We are thrilled to announce that Associate Professor of Composition-Theory Carlos Carrillo has been appointed Composer-in-Residence with the New England Philharmonic. This prestigious role recognizes his exceptional contributions to contemporary classical music and his commitment to enriching the cultural landscape.
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LEARN Q'ANJOB'AL WITH US! TITAN HAKUY Q'ANJOBAL JETOQ!
Q’anjob’al is a living Maya language spoken in Guatemala and growing communities in the U.S. Studying it opens the door to understanding Mesoamerican Indigenous heritage, Maya worldviews, and cultural practices. It’s especially valuable for educators, researchers, and professionals working with Maya communities.
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COME LEARN QUECHUA! HAMUYCHIK RUNASIMI YACHARIKUQ!
Quechua is the most widely spoken Indigenous language in the Americas, with 8–9 million speakers across six Andean countries. Learning Quechua offers valuable insight into Indigenous heritage, Andean worldviews, and linguistic structure. It’s especially useful for researchers, educators, and professionals working in the region.