The ILAIS is a multidisciplinary intellectual forum for learning, research, and dialogue that serves as an umbrella organization on Latin American and Iberian studies and initiatives for all students, faculty, scholars, researchers, and staff at The Catholic University of America.

Mission and Vision.

ILAIS draws upon the rich resources of various entities in the University and congregate offerings on degree and non-degree programs, courses, research,…

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Aims.

To advance the University’s standing in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the United States by showcasing the depth of our unique areas of expertise and collections…

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Program.

Latin American and Latino Studies is a multidisciplinary program focused on the appreciation and understanding of the Hispanic experience in the Americas…

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News

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Nov 15, 2021

ILAIS celebrated its first anniversary

Nov 15, 2021

Jun 30, 2021

Mexican Politicians Visit CatholicU, View ‘Plan de Iguala’

Jun 30, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

ILAIS co-host the Ambassadors of Mexico and France visit to CatholicU Libraries Special Collections

Mar 3, 2021

Feb 9, 2021

Architecture Professor Receives International Distinguished Professor Award

Feb 9, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

"Race and the Church in the Americas" was the topic of the annual Hispanic Innovators of Faith

Feb 8, 2021

Nov 18, 2020

ILAIS and OGS co-hosted the International Visitor Leadership Program organized by the US State Department

Nov 18, 2020

Oct 30, 2020

UCSF and Catholic U. joint 2nd panel on the US Electoral System

Oct 30, 2020

On October 30th, was held the 2nd panel "The influence of minority vote in the presidential election" presented in Spanish by Dr. John White and Dale Crowell and moderated by Livia Lopes…

Oct 30, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

ILAIS receives support from the Organization of American States

Oct 22, 2020

The Organization of American States (OAS) represented by the Assistant Secretary-General of the OAS Nestor Mendez, published a support note to the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies – ILAIS…

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

The Plan the Iguala – Its Place in Mexican History at The Catholic University

Oct 20, 2020

To celebrate Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month, the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies – ILAIS, recently collaborated with University Archives Curator Maria Mazzenga and Associate…

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Universidade Católica da América estabelece seu novo Instituto para Estudos Latino-Americanos e Ibéricos

Oct 15, 2020

Como um honroso encerramento do mês de celebração da herança latino-americana e hispânica nos Estados Unidos, que acontece do dia 15 de setembro a 15 de outubro…

Oct 15, 2020

CatholicU Establishes Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies

Oct 15, 2020

This fall, Catholic University established the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies (ILAIS). The institute is a multidisciplinary intellectual forum for learning, research, and dialogue that will serve as an umbrella…

Oct 15, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

UCSF and Catholic U. joint panel on the US Electoral System

Oct 2, 2020

On October 2nd a virtual audience of a hundred people attended the panel "The US Electoral System", presented in Spanish by Dale Crowell (Catholic U.) and moderated by Lucia Mayo (UCSF)…

Oct 2, 2020

Oct 1, 2020

New Sculpture Honors “Angels Unawares”

Oct 1, 2020

The plight of migrants and refugees is now represented on the Catholic University campus, thanks to a newly unveiled sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. The three and a half-ton bronze sculpture made its…

Oct 1, 2020