UT Graduate Network
The UT Graduate Latin Americanist Network, started and organized by LLILAS since 2012, currently includes over 200 graduate students who share information about a wide range of resources and opportunities through an e-mail discussion list and a Facebook group. This initiative seeks to bring together UT graduate students working on Latin American and Latino topics and to foster a sense of community and collaboration across disciplines.
Currently enrolled MA and PhD students from any academic department can join the network to share information about academic or professional jobs related to Latin America, postdoc openings, research funds, library resources, training workshops, academic events, new courses on campus, and other resources. The space is also used to facilitate mentoring opportunities, promote student awards and publications, and support and celebrate the talent of our UT Latin Americanists.
To join the network, contact Paloma Diaz.
Graduate network map (screen shot)
UT Graduate Latin Americanist Network Map
A multidisciplinary networking tool, this network map shows geographical areas of student research. Initiated by LLILAS, a leading institution focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, the map illustrates the global perspective of student research.
To best use the map, we recommend viewing on a computer screen.
On the map, one can zoom in on the geographical area of interest, select an icon, and see the name of the student, their e-mail address, topic of research, department, adviser, and additional countries of research. The map’s color-coded icons indicate the various university departments from which this research stems.
The tool has a variety of uses for current or prospective students, researchers, and faculty: the information can stimulate mentoring relations between graduate and undergraduate students; help connect researchers working on related topics; and assist faculty and researchers looking for assistants who are working in similar areas. The tool can also be helpful to prospective students looking for advisers in particular departments or topics of research.
Our gratitude to 2026–27 LLILAS intern and Plan II student Christian Hinojosa for his work developing this map.
Join the Network Map!
Current graduate students from any UT academic department can be listed on the LLILAS Network Map (see below for benefits). Please the following information to Paloma Diaz:
- Name
- Department and degree (MA or PhD)
- Country of birth
- Country and topic of research
Students who share this information are eligible for the following benefits:
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- Your Latin America–related scholarly work can be featured on our social media channels and newsletter. Let us know about your publications, awards, and other accomplishments. (Contact Paloma Diaz.)
- You can apply for partial travel support to present in person during the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Annual Congress. LASA2026 takes place in Paris, France. We will send a call for applications to you once LASA sends notifications of acceptance for the congress.
- Receive invitations to small private events and meals with distinguished invited speakers, including government officials, scholars, artists, and other public intellectuals.