University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies

About

The Center’s mission is to advance knowledge about Latin America and the Caribbean and its peoples throughout the Hemisphere, and to enhance the scope and quality of research, teaching, and outreach in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the

Description

The UF Center for Latin American Studies was founded June 2, 1930, by President John J. Tigert. it is the first such research center in the United States to focus on Latin America.

Learn More: http://www.latam.ufl.edu/about/history/

Mission

The Center’s mission is to advance knowledge about Latin America and the Caribbean and its peoples throughout the Hemisphere, and to enhance the scope and quality of research, teaching, and outreach in Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the University of Florida.