Our Mission
The mission of the Julian Samora Research Institute is to generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge to serve the needs of Latino communities in the Midwest and across the nation.
Recent Events
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2011 Summit on Latino Education
12.9.2011
Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI -
2011 Summit on Latino Education
12.9.2011
Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI -
2011 Summit on Latino Education
12.9.2011
Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI
Recent Articles
Latino-Owned Businesses:
Patterns on Growth and Exclusion
With the results of the 2007 Economic Census released in the second half of 2010, there has been a flurry of articles published across the country noting the increase in Latino businesses since 2002. From Oregon to Arkansas to New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, [View PDF]
Latino Farmers on the Rise
There are two significant dimensions to the demographic shift that is currently underway in the United States: 1) the Latino population continues to grow rapidly relative to other population groups, and 2) the White American population is aging and large numbers will soon be leaving the workforce and the economy as active participants. [View PDF]