College of Liberal Arts
skip to content The University of Texas at Austin

Giving

What We're Fundraising for in Latino Studies 

Latino Studies is comprised of three distinct units: the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies (MALS), and the Latino Research Institute (LRI). Together we are fiercely committed to the empowerment of students, scholars, and communities for the purpose of realizing our full potential. Each unit pursues this shared goal somewhat differently, and each one requires the resources to adhere to the highest standards of research, study and community engagement. With your donation to Latino Studies, CMAS can support its student and faculty affiliates in the study of cultural practices, historical development and socio-economic conditions of Mexican American & Latina/o communities. Your contribution enables MALS to offer an academic foundation within the context of students' personal experiences, and prepares graduates for careers in the arts, advocacy and other professions, in which advanced knowledge in the field is crucial. Your funds support LRI in the creation of new knowledge through research and the cultivation of future leaders through its training programs. Please consider funding the efforts of all three units in Latino Studies to build a better future for Latino communities, and all communities.  

La Tiendita Student Pantry

Your generous support of La Tiendita, our confidential free student pantry, helps keep ambitious, hard-working students in Latino Studies and Black Studies nourished and focused as they pursue their academic goals at the University of Texas at Austin. 

Since 2016, La Tiendita has been addressing food insecurity by offering free non-perishable food, toiletries, household essentials, and even fresh produce when available. Open 24/7 (with a student ID) in the main hall of the Gordon-White Building—home to Latino Studies—La Tiendita is a vital resource built on community care. 

Thank you for helping our students thrive. 

How to Give Online

At the UT Online Giving secure website you may use a credit card PayPal or Venmo to make an electronic one-time or recurring gift. Follow these steps to give:  

  1. Enter the desired gift amount 

  2. In the Designation pull down menu, scroll down and select "The College of Liberal Arts (COLA)" 

  3. Then scroll down and select "Latino/a Studies" 

  4. Then enter the required fields of name, email, phone number, and address  

  5. In the comments box, please indicate to which Latino Studies area you would like to contribute: The Department of Mexican American Latina/o Studies (MALS), the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), the Latino Research Institute (LRI), or La Tiendita. 

Your on-line transaction is protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layers). With SSL, the information you supply is encrypted before being sent to our server. This protects your transaction from unauthorized viewing while being transported across the Internet. 

To Give by Check or Money Order

Please mail your pledge to: 

University Development Office c/o Latino Studies
1 University Station Mail Stop A3000
Austin, TX 78712

Three Units. One Mission. 

Latino Studies is a powerhouse of Latinx thought and advocacy encompassing three units at The University of Texas at Austin. The Center for Mexican American Studies supports students, faculty affiliates and community members through research projects, outreach and public events. The Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies offers interdisciplinary academic courses that challenge traditional narratives through emboldened scholarship. The Latino Research Institute generates knowledge through research and supports the cultivation of future leaders through its educational programs. Together we are fiercely committed to the empowerment of students, scholars, and communities for the purpose of realizing our full potential.