The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies strives to fortify the connection between UCLA and its surrounding urban context and to shatter the ‘ivory tower’ myth of the university as above and apart from the rest of society. Our graduates, we believe, are the ultimate product of these efforts and each year, we’re reminded of their ability to integrate their overlapping commitments to academic success, community service, and social justice.  Please explore our website to learn more about our faculty and students, and how our department furthers the ideals of inclusive excellence at UCLA. Learn More…