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For the past fifteen years, faculty from the Department of Latino and Caribbean Studies have developed projects and programs that explore Latinos/as/x in the United States. We call this work the Latino Studies Research Initiative. Multiple colleagues have shared in these initiatives.
As a result of our engagement with New Jersey and New York communities, our work turned towards a local focus. This site highlights the results of these efforts, including a major book on Latino communities in New Jersey. This site also hosts additional research blogs created by the book chapter authors and many others–including former students–on New Jersey and New York.
Recent News
Latinas/os in New Jersey Book talk @ Kean University–April 15
Kean University has invited book editors Berg & Lauria Santiago to present the book on April 15th. Thanks to Professor Frank Argote and the University’s Center for Raising Excellence and … Read More
NorthJersey.com Runs Interview with Book Editor
BOOKS Rutgers professor documents NJ Latino history in new book. What to know Ricardo Kaulessar NorthJersey.com https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/books/2025/03/03/nj-latino-history-culture-gets-scholarly-review-in-new-rutgers-book/80107451007/ The book offers what its editors say is the first in-depth, scholarly … Read More
50+ People attended Book Conference!
The recent conference presenting the book on Latinas/os in New Jersey was well attended and received! For photos of the event and the video, please see the conference page on … Read More
Hiring a Rutgers Graduate Student
The Latino Studies Research Initiative (LSRI) at Rutgers University seeks a highly motivated and organized Rutgers Graduate Student for a part-time Program Manager position. This is an excellent opportunity for … Read More