Wichita State's ongoing commitment to the Latinx community includes an array of academic programs designed to generate insights and understanding surrounded by a network of support organizations that help students succeed

Academic Programs

Latinx Students

Latin American & Latinx Studies

This undergraduate certificate combines coursework from an array of disciplines to expand your understanding of regional culture, history, geography, language, communication, and the international issues of Latin America and the Latinx community in the United States.

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Hispanic students

Hispanic Cultural Studies

The graduate certificate in Hispanic Cultural Studies from Wichita State will equip you with the skills and knowledge to investigate, research and analyze Hispanic culture through literature, language and social structures.

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Spanish language students

Spanish for the Professions

A certificate in Spanish for the Professions from Wichita State will equip you with the skills to perform language services in professional settings where Spanish is used. The certificate is available to WSU students, as well as community members in non-degree programs.

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WSU Spanish students

Spanish

WSU's Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a variety of Spanish classes such as translation and interpretation, linguistics, film, theatre, literature, and cultural studies, granting students a broad knowledge of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.

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Student Resources and Support

ODI

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works to cultivate and sustain an inclusive campus that educates, empowers and mobilizes our students, campus and community.

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Mi Gente

"Mi Gente," Spanish for "My People," provides a space for latina, latino and latinx college students to connect and create a vibrant community to call their own!

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Latinos Lead

Latinos Lead facilitates a seamless transition from college to the workforce by focusing on cultural awareness, personal development and leadership skills.

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HALO

The Hispanic American Leadership Organization enhances the educational, cultural, and social development of our members, school and communities.

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Undergraduate Admissions

Browse admissions, scholarship and financial aid information entirely in Spanish.

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Latinos Lead Group

Affilated Faculty and Staff

Robert Bubp

Graduate Coordinator, Professor of Painting and Drawing

robert.bubp@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7704

Cuitlahuac Chavez PhD

Language Lab Director & Instructor in Spanish

cuitlahuac.chavez@wichita.edu

(316) 978 6648

Rocío Del Águila PhD

Chair and Associate Professor of Spanish

rocio.delaguila@wichita.edu

(316) 978 6645

Crystal Dozier PhD

Chair and Associate Professor and Archaeologist

crystal.dozier@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7078

John Goering

Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano

john.goering@wichita.edu

(316) 978-6853

Enrique Navarro PhD

Associate Dean of the Graduate School

enrique.navarro@wichita.edu

(316) 978 3095

Dr. Jay M. Price

Professor, Department of History and Director of the Local and Community History Program

jay.price@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7792

Jennifer Ray

Associate Director, Associate Professor of Photo Media

jennifer.ray@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7711

Rachel Showstack PhD

Associate Professor of Spanish

rachel.showstack@wichita.edu

(316) 978-6006

Not Pictured: Claudia Pederson (Art, Design, and Creative Industries), Craig L. Torbenson (Geographer), Alberto Wilson III (History).