The Gaston Institute appreciates the outstanding leadership of Javier Juarez and we look forward to continuing to be a research partner with the Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation! Read the article here: bostonglobe.com/2024/12/19/met…

Our friends at Centro de Ayuda y Esperanza Latina, are holding the 2025 Latine Behavioral Health Equity Conference on March 18, 2025. Learn more about the event at eventbrite.com/e/2025-latine-… and about their great work in New Bedford at cael-nb.org/projects-proye….

Check the resources Lawyers for Civil Rights has for immigrants in need. For more information on how LCR can help your community or your family, please visit their website: lawyersforcivilrights.org/get-help/legal…

Please join our partners at The Latinx Knowledge Hub for "Voices From the Field: Housing and Health in Latinx Communities". Register here: umassboston.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Director Lorna Rivera was quoted in the Boston Globe speaking on the funding challenges for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Massachusetts. Read it here: bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/bus…

Our friends at UNAM have launched the website Acción Migrante, giving free resources in Spanish. These resources include legal guidance, mental health support, and training for the reincorporation into the labor market. Read more about it here: accionmigrante.unam.mx

Join us at the UMass Boston campus for an afternoon of Bomba! The rhythms, the dance, the culture—it’s all happening. You don't want to miss this. Tuesday September 23, 2025 at 2:00pm.

Join us for an International Panel: Migration, Tourism, and Gender in Mexico and the Caribbean. Tuesday, October 7, 10:30 AM - 12:40 PM Room 2540, Campus Center, UMass Boston. At lunch delicious Mayan food will be served. Can't join in person? Join via umassboston.zoom.us/j/98002954514

Our director, Dr. Lorna Rivera, will be joining The Boston Globe in the "Building Wealth in Boston: Barriers and Opportunities" Panel. Listen to community experts for tools and insight to overcome financial barriers on Dec. 4th, 6-7PM. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/2p6ynyz6

Join Our Team! The Gaston Institute is accepting applications for the Latino Policy Analyst, where you will conduct statewide research, policy analysis, briefing and reviews that support policy-based initiatives for the Latino Community in MA. Apply Here: tinyurl.com/kcb5kv4z

Join our Director, Dr. Lorna Rivera and Dr. Melissa Colón for the book talk on "Critical Perspectives on Latino Students in Massachusetts". On Feb 9, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST at Campus Center 3540. Hope to see you all there! Link to Book: tinyurl.com/2m8s7298

Congratulations to our longtime friend and advocate Franklin Peralta, for joining the BPS School Committee! He shares that this role will help bring great ideas to improve public schools, especially for immigrant students and families. Best wishes! Link: tinyurl.com/y2a2xw3f

Director Lorna Rivera was quoted in the Boston Globe speaking on the issues of representation within Massachusetts State Legislature. Read it Here: tinyurl.com/3wyz97pf

Join MA DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez for the webinar "Setting New HS Grad Requirements in MA while Supporting Latino Student Success." We thank our partners, PEAS (peaslatinx.org) for hosting the webinar. On Jan 22, 2026, 2–3 PM EST Register: tinyurl.com/y4efw66e

Join our Director, Dr. Lorna Rivera and Dr. Melissa Colón for the book talk on "Critical Perspectives on Latino Students in Massachusetts". On Feb 9, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST at Campus Center 3540. Hope to see you all there! Link to Book: tinyurl.com/2m8s7298

Join our Director, Dr. Lorna Rivera and Dr. Melissa Colón for the book talk on "Critical Perspectives on Latino Students in Massachusetts". On Feb 9, 2026, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST at Campus Center 3540. Hope to see you all there! Invite Link: tinyurl.com/2m2tpk7v