Hispanic Research Center at Arizona State University

Pets usher in Day of the Dead, are remembered with photos, toys and treats For most of Leila Palacios’s life – through breakups, failed tests and arguments with her older brothers – Kai was there to lick her tears and cuddle.

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Dr. Mathew Sandoval, author of the new book "Día de los Muertos: A Chicano Arts Legacy" was interviewed by the Washington Post about how the holiday honors pets. Great read! 

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Hispanic Heritage Month has officially wrapped up! Thanks to everyone who came to our events; from the block party to the book fairs and art exhibits. We’re so grateful for your support! 

Visit our events page on our website to stay up to date!
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Humanities Week – Exploring Día de los Muertos: A Guided Tour with Mathew Sandoval | ASU Events Join Mathew Sandoval for a tour of the Hispanic Research Center's Día de los muertos exhibition. As curator of the exhibition, Sandoval will explain the rich history of the holiday as well as the ways it has been celebrated in the Phoenix area. Audience members will also be entered into a drawing t...

We're hosting a Día de los Muertos-themed event as part of #ASUHumanities Week. On 10/21, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Dr. Mathew Sandoval will be giving a presentation and a guided tour of the current exhibition on display in Tempe offices. It's #free and no reg is required.

How Democrats Can Win Back Latinos—and the 2026 Midterms Lessons from Adelita Grijalva’s recent victory in Arizona, which narrowed the GOP’s margin in the House to five

Fascinating read via @newrepublic.com ... HRC Director Stella Rouse was quoted in the piece. 

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Many congratulations go out to Dean Magda Hinojosa on receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award from The Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation Higher Education Awards.

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Deadline to apply is October 13th.
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In the Media | Hispanic Research Center In the Media The LASA Magazine - Borderlands 2.0 Las Nuevas Fronteras HRC Associate Director Anita Huizar-Hernandez was published in the July 2025 edition of the LASA Magazine. She wrote about the famed photographer Louis Carlos Bernal. READ MORE The Latinx Past is Personal HRC Associate Director An...

Check it out! Our Associate Director, Anita Huizar-Hernandez, recently had some of her work published! She wrote about the photographer Louis Carlos Bernal for the LASA Magazine, and she co-edited a piece for the journal Pasados. You can read them here:

This week we’re featuring Chicano Art for Our Millennium, a striking coffee table book showcasing influential works of Chicano art, paired with insightful commentary and teaching materials.

Learn more and get your copy through the link below!

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For this week's Art Showcase we’re featuring Barefoot Heart, a compelling memoir that explores themes of family, identity, and migration. It’s available now through our store!

Click the link below to learn more and grab your copy from our bookstore!

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Spots are limited!! Take Religion, Conflict & Migration with HRC Director Stella Rouse and Professor Jason Bruner this Fall! Explore human rights, borders, religious persecution, and real-world migration cases, including the U.S./Mexico border.

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Yesterday, the HRC said farewell to two retiring team members. Elisabeth "Lis" Luquez and Laura Serrano each gave the HRC more than 30 years of excellent work and dedicated service, all while being exemplary teammates and coworkers.

We hope retirement treats you both well! You will be missed.

🚰 Happy National Hydration Day! 💦

In Arizona, staying hydrated is a must, especially during these sizzling summer months! 🥵 With thousands of heat-related ER visits each year, don’t forget to sip water all day long. Your body will thank you! 💧☀️

This Memorial Day, the we take a moment to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Latinos and the 2024 Elections: Demographics, the Economy and Religion as Signals to Electoral Shifts | illiberalism.org Stella M. Rouse on American Latinos support for the Republican Party and voting for Donald Trump

Check it out! HRC Director Stella Rouse wrote this article on the potential reasons why Latinos seem to be shifting toward Trump and the Republican Party.

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The DEADLINE to apply for the HRC's open Project Coordinator role is 5/19. You don't have much time! Check out full details at the link below. Know someone who might be interested? SHARE it with them! #Thanks 
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#BrokenRecord alert! The HRC is HIRING! If you haven't already, be sure to check the full job details in the link below. Apply or do us a major favor and share with someone you know! https://f.mtr.cool/sqrfvddchu

#ICYMI .. the HRC at ASU is HIRING! We are looking for talented and dynamic candidates to apply for our #ProjectCoordinator position. If you or someone you know is interested, hit the link: https://f.mtr.cool/evjlqmnzni

Today, May 10, is Mexican Mother's Day! 

The HRC proudly celebrates motherhood across all cultures.

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ICYMI: students from the Humanities Lab, Printing el Pueblo, held 2 events last week to conclude their semester. Events were held at the ASU Art Museum and Xico in Phx. Activities included collage and poetry workshops, a short film premier, and live printmaking w/ artist Martin Moreno.

🌸 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! 🌺 The HRC is proud to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and communities of individuals from around the globe! 🌏

🎨✍️ Fragmented Art Collage & Ekphrastic Poetry Workshops

📅 Thurs, May 1
🕚 11am–1pm
📍 ASU Art Museum
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Explore identity & politics in Chicano/a/x art with Printing el Pueblo Humanities Lab, taught by HRC's Anita Huizar-Hernandez!

🎬 First Friday at Xico

📅 Fri, May 2
🕔 5–8pm
📍 Xico Inc., Phoenix
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Join Printing el Pueblo Humanities Lab for a film premiere, zine launch, virtual tour & poster making! Featuring Larry Yáñez & Chicano/a/x art.

ASU's Hispanic Research Center relaunches with broader mission ASU's Hispanic Research Center expands its mission to serve Arizona’s growing Latino community through research, outreach, and more.

In case you missed it... #HRC Director @stellarouse.bsky.social  was a featured guest on the most recent episode of @arizonapbs.bsky.social #Horizonte w/ @catherineanaya.bsky.social ... check out the episode here:

Director of ASU's Hispanic Research Center details new direction on 'Horizonte' On "Horizonte," Stella Rouse, Director of ASU's Hispanic Research Center, talks about its relaunch and moving beyond arts and culture.

HRC Director Stella Rouse will be a featured guest on the next episode of #Horizonte on @arizonapbs.bsky.social  Tune in this Sat, 4/26 at 6 p.m. More details here:

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Christian Nationalism and Hispanic Americans: Unpacking the Data | PRRI PRRI Public Fellow Anita Huízar-Hernández, Ph.D. explores how religious affiliation and racial identity intersect with support for Christian nationalism among Hispanic Americans.

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HRC Associate Director Anita Huizar-Hernandez had an article published via #PRRI today. She uses data to explore how religious affiliation and racial identity intersect with support for Christian nationalism among Hispanic Americans.

Disaster assistance is increasingly a question of who deserves help and who doesn’t | USAPP People who are seen being part of a different social group, or ‘out-group’, in this case, Puerto Ricans, are seen by those in other groups as being less deserving of receiving disaster assistance.

Our Director, Stella Rouse, is in the London School of Economics' USA Politics and Policy Blog!

In their latest post, Rouse dives into critical research on how different “out-groups” are prioritized and the role of politics in disaster relief. Read more here: