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.
Center for Latin American Studies
College of Journalism and Communications
College of Design, Construction & Planning
Center for Latin American Studies
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
George A. Smathers Libraries
The University Press of Florida
College of Public Health and Health Professions
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.
Join Natalie and Edy as they chat with Dr. Jorge Valdés Kroff, assistant professor of Spanish and Linguistics, about the impact of using Latine and Latinx in the Spanish language, the mysterious origin of the "x" and how language can evolve linguistically.
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.