Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Douglas Cutter

Douglas Cutter

Since joining Illinois State University’s (ISU) faculty in 2002, Dr. Douglas Cutter has witnessed and supported the growth of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) program on campus for over a decade. Check out our conversation highlights to learn about why he wants students to become politically active, travel, and join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!

LAN recognized for successful hands-on program

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures teacher education students and the Coordinator of Teacher Education, Susan Hildebrandt have been recognized over several years for the Languages program at the Unity Center in Normal.

Latin American and Latino/a Studies Student Spotlight: Maddie Peddicord

Photo of student Maddie Peddicord

Maddie Peddicord, a senior Spanish major, has had a busy year as a student in the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) minor. Check out our interview to learn about how her studies here have impacted her experience abroad and why she wants you to join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!

Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski

Photo of faculty member Dr. Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski

This semester Illinois State University (ISU) welcomed Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski to campus as an Instructional Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), but her impact has already gone beyond the program. Check out these highlights from our conversation to get a peek inside her mind on a variety of topics related to higher education and why she wants students to join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!