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The mission of the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies 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.

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 "The Department of Mexican American Latina/o Studies" 

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

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.