Constituents
As of Fall 2023, the Latinx Coalition represents 19 Latinx student groups!
AREP
The Andean Representation is an organization for spreading, advancing, and acknowledging the Andean culture at the University of Pennsylvania.
Our focus is three-fold -- to facilitate cultural, academic, and social events relevant to Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Colombia.
Campus Curlz
Campus Curlz, Inc. is a national collegiate natural hair and service-based organization that aims to enhance, educate, and uplift individuals on campus and in the community through educational support and community service. Our vision is to unite like-minded individuals who share a common interest in the diversity of multicultural backgrounds, a love for service in their surrounding community, and utilizing their voices to make a difference. We host innovative, engaging, and educational events, programs, and community service projects on our respective campuses and in our neighboring communities to raise awareness and inform our peers about the importance of a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @campuscurlz.upenn if you would like to join our community!
CAUSA
The Cuban American Undergraduate Student Association of The University of Pennsylvania seeks to provide an open space on campus for the discussion of Cuban and Cuban-American affairs.
Our organization dually aims to advance awareness of Cuban culture within Penn and throughout the greater Philadelphia community.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at penncausa@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @penncausa!
Fuerza
Fuerza is Penn's First and ONLY Latinx music ensemble. We are Latinx-inspired, but not Latinx exclusive! Fuerza strives to ensure that the presence of Latinx musicians continues at the University of Pennsylvania through positive interactions through music with Penn students and the community around the Philadelphia area. Membership is open to anyone in the Penn community or other surrounding universities that wishes to learn about and perform Latin American music styles!
GQ
GQ or Grupo Quisqueyano was established for the purpose of serving the interest of the Dominican and Haitian populations of the University of Pennsylvania uniting Dominican and Haitian students and those interested in Dominican and Haitian cultures. For more information, contact GQ @penngq@gmail.com and can also find them on Instagram @upenn_gq!
ISTMO y VOS
Istmo Y Vos is the only Central American student group at the University of Pennsylvania. They work hard to ensure that Central American students feel seen and welcomed on campus. Contact I.Vos @istmoyvos@gmail.com for any questions or concerns and can also find them on Instagram @istmoyvos!
LA VIDA
As Latinx students at a PWI we often begin to miss the little things about being home. Our traditional dishes, the rambunctiousness of a house full of relatives, that one playlist your mom can’t get enough of, and the occasional chisme session from our tias. Being away is hard, but we’ve developed strategies that help us feel a little more como en casa while at Penn.
Being away is hard but we’re all familiar with the little things we do to help us feel a little more como en casa while at Penn. Find La Vida on Instagram @lavidaupenn!
LTA
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.
The BOLD and EXQUISITE Beta Epsilon chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha (ΛΘΑ) Latin Sorority, Inc. at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Find LTA on Instagram @lta_betaepsilon!
LUL
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated primarily seeks to take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latino community through academic achievement, cultural awareness, community service, and promotion of the Latino culture and people. Stay updated with LUL on their Instagram @lul_devastatingdelta!
MAPS
The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) is an organization that strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment in which minority Pre-Health students can thrive at Penn. Follow MAPS on Instagram @upennmaps!
MEChA
El Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlan has been serving and representing the voices of Mexican students at the University of Pennsylvania since 1972. Stay updated with MEChA on Instagram @mechadepenn!
ME
The purpose of Mujeres Empoderadas (M.E.) is to support students at the University of Pennsylvania who identify as Latina and/or Hispanic. Mujeres Empoderadas is a safe space inclusive to women who identify with the Latina and/or Hispanic cultural experience. Our mission is to encourage dialogue surrounding issues affecting Latina and/or Hispanic women and provide them with the opportunity to share experiences, advice, and support. Above all, we seek to strengthen and empower the women in our community. Contact us at MEatPenn@gmail.com or follow their Instagram @mujeresempoderadas_penn
MNO
Founded in 2001, the Minorities in Nursing is an organization formed with the mission of promoting cultural awareness within the School of Nursing and the University at large. Regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, MNO is an organization that is open to everyone. We are committed to providing social and academic support to our members and we seek to create a forum for discussion about culture and its importance to the nursing practice.
In order to accomplish this goal, we hold programming that includes but is not limited to, talks with professors, hosting potlucks, and discussing how our individual cultures and/or background may impact our life at Penn and Penn Nursing. Other programming also includes community service events, study sessions and social events such as game nights and movie screenings.
Interested students can email pennmno@gmail.com for more information on how to get involved. Follow us on Instagram: @pennmno!
ONDA LATINA
Through performance, Onda Latina’s goal is to entertain and educate both the troupe’s members and the community about the beauty and origins of Latin-American and Caribbean dance. You can contact Onda Latina @ondaboard@gmail.com for any questions or concerns and stay updated with their Instagram @_ondalatina!
OLFA
Orgullo Latino Fashion Association (OLFA) is an undergraduate student fashion club at Penn dedicated to encouraging a welcoming space dedicated to uplifting Latinx voices and showcasing diverse Latinx representation. We seek to provide an inclusive community for Latinos to explore the intersection between their creativity and identity. Follow OLFA on Instagram @orgullolatino.penn!
PIR
Penn for Immigrant Rights is the first organization led by undocumented youth and allies, created to promote the growth and advancement of the undocumented immigrant community. We strive to provide, promote the undocumented student agenda, and provide resources for undocumented immigrants on Penn’s campus and in the general Philadelphia community. For any questions please contact upennforimmigrantrights@gmail.com and follow us @pennforimmigrantrights!
SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is open to all Latinos in STEM. We strive to provide Latine students at the University of Pennsylvania with opportunities that will improve their academic, leadership, and professional abilities. We host a number of community service, networking, and social events, as well as attend the National Conference in November. If you have any questions, our email is shpe@seas.upenn.edu or you can follow us on Instagram @pennshpe.