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Federico Pous delivers a talk about 50 years of the dictatorship in Buenos Aires Argentina
April 14, 2026
Associate Professor of Spanish Federico Pous delivered two talks in Buenos Aires in commemoration of the 50 years of the Coup d’etat that marked the beginning of the last dictatorship (1976-83) in Argentina.
Community conversations and leadership opportunities highlight the week ahead
February 23, 2026
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Peace and Conflict Studies provides mediation training at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ
October 28, 2025
Funded by an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Innovates Grant and promoted by the Peace and Conflict Studies Program, the training teaches mediation as a peaceful conflict resolution method.
Human rights defender gives keynote on Xinka Indigenous people and environmental struggles in Guatemala
October 22, 2025
Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.
Latin American Research Series explores Chinese diaspora in Latin America
October 13, 2025
Assistant Professor Francisco "Paco" Chen-López brought fresh perspectives on Latin American identity during his visit to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ. Through his keynote address and classroom visits, he revealed how Chinese migration has impacted Latin American history and culture.
Kesgin and McCormick ’24 publish article about women political leaders’ beliefs
September 24, 2025
Baris Kesgin, associate professor of political science and public policy, and Katherine Graham McCormick ‘24 published in article that develops an average quantitative profile of American women political leaders’ beliefs about politics.
Damion Blake publishes commentary on Jamaica’s election in Latin America Advisor
September 17, 2025
In his commentary, Blake analyzed Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ historic third-term electoral victory.
Bill McKibben to deliver Earth Week keynote address at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ on April 23
April 1, 2025
McKibben, environmentalist and author, will speak at on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym.
Damion Blake publishes co-authored study on shift in security cooperation between Mexico and the Caribbean
March 20, 2025
Blake and his co-authors examine South–to-South Security Cooperation between Mexico and the Caribbean on the problem of illegal guns trafficked from the US into Mexico and the Caribbean.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ students and faculty honor ‘power of community’ with Social Justice Social
October 14, 2024
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Social Justice Social was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to connect for meaningful conversations and community.