The Latinx Research Center (LRC) is a faculty-led research center offering support and collaboration to campus and other researchers focused on U.S. Latinx and hemispheric communities. The LRC is an internationally recognized hub for Latinx-focused research and partners broadly across campus, the state, the U.S., and the globe. Founded initially through state mandate in 1989, as the Center for Latino Policy Research (CLPR), the Center fostered social sciences-centered research, conferences, symposia, and white papers on Latinxs and education, the environment, Indigenous communities, migration, and technology.
Today, the LRC research portfolio has expanded to include the arts, education, gender, health, history, media, the sciences, and sexuality. Through our independent fundraising, the LRC provides full-time staff positions, post-doctoral opportunities, dissertation, and undergraduate research opportunities to outstanding research initiatives. The LRC showcases cutting-edge Latinx research by Berkeley's scholars through public programming. The LRC provides training to students in leadership skills, digital publications, podcast production, and other research opportunities across disciplines.
Fall 2025 Semester Events & Activities:
Welcoming Reception
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Join us to reconnect after summer break and welcome our Latinx alums, students, and the broader campus community as we celebrate and strengthen our community! We will also present the FMURF recipients for the current academic year. The reception will be held at the LRC from 4 pm to 6 pm.
"Tailgate" at the LRC
Saturday, October 4, 2025
In partnership with the Chicanix Latinx Studies program, we cordially invite you to join us for a tailgate at the LRC to cheer on our California Golden Bears as they take on the Duke Blue Devils in our annual Homecoming football game. We'll be firing up the grill and offering a selection of refreshment options for you to enjoy! The tailgate will be held a the LRC from 10:30 am-1:30 pm.
"The Soul - The Spirit is My Altar" with Martha Moreno Vega
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The event will be held at the Alumni House from 4-6 pm. For more information, please go to the link: The Soul - Spirit is My Altar
"Dia de los Muertos"
Thursday, October 30, 2025
We invite you to join us for a vibrant "Día de los Muertos" celebration to honor and remember our loved ones, while coming together as a community to share culture, tradition, food, and reflection. The event will take place at the LRC from 4–6 pm. Stay tuned for more information.
"Celebrating Chicana Legacy Codices"
Saturday, November 5, 2025
In partnershio with the historic Galeria de la Raza, join the artists, publishers, and editors for "Celebrating Chicana Legacy Codices". The event will be held at Galeria de la Raza, in San Francisco, CA, from 1 pm-3 pm. Stay tuned for more information.
End-of-Semester "Latinx Posada"
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Join us for our End-of-Semester "Latinx Posada," a festive gathering to celebrate the holiday season, honor our Latinx traditions, and close out the semester together in community. Enjoy good food, music, and good conversation! The event will be held at the LRC from 4 pm to 6 pm. Stay tuned for more information.
News:
Call for Applicants: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research Fellowship (FMURF)
We are excited to open up applications for the 2025-2026 Latinx Research Center (LRC) Faculty- Mentored Undergraduate Research Fellowship (FMURF). The program runs from Fall 2025 through Summer 2026, and pairs faculty with undergraduate students advancing research in US Latinx Studies across the liberal arts, sciences, professional schools, and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
Click here for more information. (PDF file)
Deadline to submit applications: September 9, 2025. If you are interested in applying for this fellowship, please submit your application via the online application form link
