For more than 60 years, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) has created opportunities for learning, research, collaboration, and cultural exchange, strengthening connections between the University of Illinois, Latin America and the Caribbean, and our local Champaign-Urbana community.
Today, significant federal funding cuts are putting our ability to continue this work at risk.
Despite these financial challenges, our commitment to advancing the study and understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean remains unchanged. Through interdisciplinary research, academic programs, student and faculty support, and community outreach, we continue to share the region's diverse voices and perspectives and create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange.
Your support can make a difference. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue supporting students, strengthening academic and community partnerships, and bringing Latin American and Caribbean cultures, histories, and perspectives to a wider audience.
Join us for LAS Day of Giving and help support the people, programs, and opportunities that make CLACS an important part of our university and community.
Donations are open now through November 23, 2026. You can make a tax-deductible gift at any time during this period.