Chief Diversity Officer
As the nation honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans, the University of Florida invites you to celebrate those who have contributed to the University's institutional excellence and those who lend their voices to today’s UF experience.
Below are stories highlighting news and accolades of Hispanic and Latin American students, faculty and staff from across the University.
Curated by Katiana Bagué with assistance from Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler & Dr. Ramona Caponegro Location: Online
Those who made the list, which recognizes the 100 fastest-growing Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world, were honored in a ceremony inside the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
HSA: Victoria Hernandez
From the founding of the Institute of Inter-American Affairs in 1930 to unveiling a historical marker on the Plaza of the Americas in 2011, take a look back at how the Center has embodied a spirit of progress, education and collaboration.
Angel Bu, a Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program scholar and UF BME major focused on gait biomechanics, shares his UF student experience.
Women in STEM: Michelle Barboza shares her journey and passion for science.
UF Food Science Ph.D. candidate Mario Guadalupe shares his UF experience.
Research and Insights: Trends in Engaging Hispanic and Latino Markets
A documentary film produced by the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program and funded by the UF Office of the Provost. Discussing the origins of the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures at UF, known as “La Casita,” the film chronicles the history of Latinx students and faculty at the University of Florida.
Below are some quick facts about UF, but there is so much more! We encourage you to view the videos above (Celebrating 90 Years of Latin American Studies at UF and The Making of La Casita) to learn about the Hispanic and Latino experience at UF as well as visit the timeline displays at La Casita and La Salita.
For more campus events, please visit calendar.ufl.edu
October 19, 2023
September 26, 2023
September 14th - 24th, 2023 Del 14 al 24 de septiembre del 2023
On view through January 7, 2024
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Curated by Beatriz Domínguez Alemán under the guidance of Margarita Vargas-Betancourt Location: UF Latin American and Caribbean Collection and online Dates: August 15 – October 30, 2023
The following are resource pages for students, faculty and alumni. Please check them out and get connected!
Hispanic and Latino Student Organizations
UF students are welcome to connect with a variety of organizations.
Latinx Staff and Faculty Association
The Latinx Staff/Faculty Association strives to provide a welcoming and affirming space to recruit, represent, and retain Latinx staff and faculty at the University of Florida
Association of Hispanic Alumni
The mission of the UF-AHA is to raise funds for scholarships and bring the University of Florida closer to the 25,000 Hispanic alumni across the U.S. and abroad.
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