University of Arizona Center for Latin American Studies

Students in LAS 405/505 Sabores de México: From Farm to Table spent 10 days in Oaxaca, Mexico, immersing themselves in the region’s rich culinary traditions.

Through hands-on experiences with local farmers and food producers, they explored the journey from farm to table and gained firsthand insight into traditional Mexican cuisine and cooking practices.

Want to be part of opportunities like this? Explore our upcoming fall courses at https://clas.arizona.edu/upcoming-courses

UArizona College of Social and Behavioral SciencesSchool of Global Studies

Congratulations to our graduates! 🥳

🌵✨ We're proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the In This Frontera Moment graduate microgrant, supporting UA graduate students whose interdisciplinary work responds to the rapidly evolving realities of immigration, border enforcement, and the public narratives shaping our border communities.

🎥 📃 These recipients will produce work from visual art to digital media, performance to research, and so much more! These emerging scholars and creators are telling the stories that matter, right now, from the center of the borderlands.

Stay tuned to learn more about the Fronteridades microgrant initiatives and this year's recipients!

📣Faculty Spotlight📣

We are delighted to share that CLAS faculty, Dr. Elizabeth Oglesby, was recently awarded the Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prize for Excellence in Public Service/Outreach.

Congratulations Dr. Elizabeth!

🎉Spring 2026 graduates🎉

Congratulations to CLAS graduate Lucila Velásquez who completed their M.A. in Latin American Studies.

We wish you all the best Lucila!

🎉Spring 2026 graduates🎉

Congratulations to CLAS student office assistant Venetzia Parra who completed their B.A. in Spanish & Portuguese, and a B.S. in Care, Health & Society.

Venetzia has been working at CLAS since she was a freshman and has been a valued member of our team throughout her college journey.

We wish you all the best Venetzia!

🎉Spring 2026 graduates🎉

Congratulations to CLAS graduate Alvaro Diaz who completed their M.A. in Latin American Studies and Public Administration

We wish you all the best Alvaro!

📣Faculty Spotlight📣

Congratulations to CLAS faculty member Antonio J. Bacelar da Silva and visiting scholar Arthur Ituassu on receiving the 2026 SBS High-Impact Practices Faculty Innovation Award for Global Student Exchange.
This recognition honors their dedication to creating innovative, hands-on learning experiences that strengthen student engagement and inspire global perspectives. Their work continues to expand international learning opportunities and foster meaningful cross-cultural connections for students.