Category: LALS Students

Sofia Trigueros Ufford (she/her) is a senior at the University of California at Santa Cruz, double majoring in Latin American and Latino studies and agroecology, and holds the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in English and Spanish. Read more for insights into her time on campus undertaking undergraduate research. Q: How did you first get started with undergraduate…

Allison Majano (Latin American and Latino studies, education, democracy, and justice, psychology, John R. Lewis, ‘26) received the 2025 Walsh Family Scholarship, which provides an award of up to $5,000 based on academic merit and financial need. This award will allow her to devote more time to research and volunteer work and stay focused on…

Luis Garcia (Latin American and Latino studies, Cowell, ‘25) received the 2025 Walsh Family Scholarship, which provides an award of up to $5,000 based on academic merit and financial need. One of Garcia’s mentors, Professor Catherine Ramírez, helped him apply for the award, which has enabled him to focus on his final quarter of classes,…