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The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS), a Department of Education National Resource Center and constituent of the University of Michigan’s International Institute since 1993, advances the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and resources as a major interdisciplinary program that link’s many faculty members and professionals with research interests in Latin America at University of Michigan, other US Universities, and Universities abroad.    

 

LACS was founded as an Undergraduate Concentration program in 1984.  In 2000, LACS expanded our service to undergraduate students by offering a minor in LACS and in 2001, LACS expanded to include graduate students by offering a Graduate Certificate Program.  LACS has available to students the Quechua Language program as well.  LACS has achieved national recognition for its growth as an academic program and a center of excellence in area research through support from the Department of Education.  Since 1996, DE has funded the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Graduate Fellowship.  LACS students also have the ability to obtain knowledge through Visiting Professors and Speakers.