About Us

The Institute for the Study of the Americas (ISA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge of the Latin American experience in the Western Hemisphere. It builds on a long-standing and distinguished tradition of scholarly interest in the diverse regions that make up Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Featured Programs

Latino Migration Project

The Latino Migration Project is a collaboration between ISA and the Center for Global Initiatives. It aims to understand the impact and implications of the expanding Latin American presence in North Carolina.

UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American & Caribbean Studies

The Consortium promotes collaboration and cooperation in all aspects of Latin American and Caribbean studies across the two campuses.

Cuba Program

The Cuba Program seeks to expand knowledge of Cuba, past and present, through the organization of a wide array of events, with particular emphasis on short-term visits by scholars and artists from Cuba.