Giving

Born out of the activism of the civil rights movement, the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) was established in June 1970, with Professor Américo Paredes as one of its principal founders and first director. CMAS is the foundation upon which the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies (MALS) was formed. MALS is a unit within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

The mission of MALS is to serve Texas and the nation as a leader in the intellectual development of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies. The establishment of MALS represents an institutional recognition of the importance of the Mexican American and Latino people in the history, culture, and society of the United States.

Faculty and students affiliated with MALS have worked to enhance our understanding of the cultural, educational, political, and social dimensions of the Mexican American experience, as well as the broader Latino experience, and to strengthen the presence of Mexican Americans and other Latinos in the intellectual terrain, both within and beyond U.S. borders.

Based on our mission and record of achievement, MALS chair and faculty have developed a strategic plan that identifies three priority items in need of support:

Undergraduate Scholarships
Faculty Development
Public Programming

We welcome the opportunity to meet with individuals who would like to learn more about MALS. Please contact the department at (512) 471-4557 to discuss how you can become a valued supporter of the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at The University of Texas at Austin.

Online Giving: At the UT Online Giving secure website you may use American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa to make an electronic one-time gift or divide your annual gift into two, four or twelve monthly payments.

In the search bar, enter Department of Mexican American & Latina/o Studies.
Enter the gift amount.
If you would like to donate to our free student pantry “La Tiendita” or to the Latino Research Institute, please indicate that in the Gift Comments section during the check-out process.

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To Give by Check, or Credit Card Gifts by US Mail:

If you would like to make a gift, please mail your pledge to:

University Development Office 1 University Station Mail Stop A3000 Austin, TX 78712

Another Way to Give

The College of Liberal Arts has established the Dean’s Circle giving society for supporters who wish to make an unrestricted gift that can be directed to a specific program or initiative. Dean’s Circle members can participate at various gift levels and are invited to a number of special events hosted by the College of Liberal Arts. You may contact (512) 232-5606 or transforminglives@mail.dla.utexas.edu for more information. If you do consider becoming a member of the Dean’s Circle, please indicate that you are supporting the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies.

Please contact:

Stacy Clark, Executive Director/Chief Development Officer
College of Liberal Arts
The University of Texas at Austin

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.