Center for Latin American & Latino Studies | American University

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

What AFD's surge in popularity means for German immigration

09/10/2026

With today being World Su***de Prevention Day, we want to draw attention to immigrant mental health and the impact US immigration policies are taking on the well-being of immigrants and many Hispanic and Latino people across the US.

09/09/2026

Ángel Contreras Cruz comparte su historia de migración, su experiencia con el sistema migratorio de EE. UU. y consejos para estudiantes y profesionales internacionales. Una conversación sobre perseverancia, adaptación, redes de apoyo y cómo construir nuevas oportunidades en Estados Unidos.

09/08/2026

Thank you to Cuencas Sagradas who participated in our public forum last month. They were able to provide first-hand experience and expertise on their work to protect Peru's Amazon from illegal economies.

09/08/2026

The World Cup is never just about soccer. It became a global stage for immigration, nationalism, diaspora identity, and the politics of who gets to belong, both on the field and in the stands. Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, Katheryn Olmos, Luis-Bill Perez, and Zineb Sair break down the conversation about how the tournament exposed the realities of migration in North America, Europe, and beyond.

09/03/2026

Attention AU students interested in research! Dr. Castañeda is teaching a course giving students hands-on experience working with faculty research and helping prepare students to do their own funded research!

07/28/2026

🚨 NOW OPEN: Fall 2026 Applications! 🚨

The Immigration Lab is looking for:
-Research Interns
-Digital Communications & Marketing Interns
-Audio/Video Production Interns
-Event Coordination Interns
-Fundraising Interns
-Volunteers

📅 Priority Deadline: August 21st, 2026
💰 Unpaid opportunity (valuable hands-on experience!)
🌎 Multilingual applicants encouraged
💻 DC-based with hybrid & remote options available

Learn more & apply now 👉 https://theimmigrationlab.org/join-us-1

07/23/2026