About Us

Los Gigantes, Guatemala by John Murphy

The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Miami is an umbrella organization that aims to promote and sustain the broad variety of Latin American and Caribbean activities on campus and in the larger community.  The Center is a forum for the members of the university community with shared regional interests. It fosters a strong academic network of faculty and students and provides an institutional framework for obtaining funding from public and private sources.  In addition to hosting lectures, workshops, and conferences, the Center works with other universities and consular offices to build excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach.