Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas – Huerta Center is a multidisciplinary research unit bringing together scholars to advance cross-border research, and mentor students for future career success.

Our mission

Founded in 1992, the Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas (Huerta Center) at UC Santa Cruz is the first research center in the UC system to put in conversation the historically disconnected fields of Chicanx/Latinx and Latin American studies. Named in honor of Dolores Huerta in 2022, the Huerta Center is a multidisciplinary research unit where we bring together U.S. and international scholars to advance cross-border research, and professionally mentor students to prepare them for future career success.

Join us in honoring Dolores Huerta’s legacy and mourning her passing.

Propel your research to the next step

We provide and create many opportunities to advance our research mission by supporting faculty and students.

Publishing opportunities

We invite faculty and graduate students to contribute to our Open Forum and Research Report publication series, both of which promote community engagement with topics important to the Huerta Center. The Research Reports present accessible, data-driven research, while the Open Forum offers a space for commentary on research and current events in a less formal manner. We’d love to hear what you’re working on!

How to submit your publications

Lesson plans for K-12 educators

Explore our California state standards-approved resources for K-8 and high school educators about the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta, including lesson slides and handouts.

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Get involved as a student or community member

We offer two undergraduate engagement opportunities, as well as a residency program aimed at bringing change-makers to our campus.

News

Dolores Huerta holds her hand over her heart

Dolores Huerta Will Always Be With Us. ¡Presente!

The Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas mourns the passing of a legendary civil rights leader and gives thanks for her powerful legacy and special connection to our campus community.

Becky G in cap and gown speaks at a podium under a large tent. She wears a medal and stole while delivering her speech.

Intergenerational keynote speakers Becky G and Olga Talamante inspire graduates at UC Santa Cruz Chicane Latiné Year-End Celebration

This year’s bilingual ceremony featured danzantes, live musical performances, and a powerful keynote conversation between global superstar and activist Becky G and lifelong organizer and human rights advocate Olga Talamante (Cowell, ’73).