Alicia Díaz, associate professor of dance, reflects on the MAPA dance project in “Excavando juntas en el paraíso,” in categoría cinco. The collaborative performance took place in the ruins of the Cine Paradise, a former movie theater in downtown Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Upcoming Courses

Open House-Thurs., Oct. 16!
Th, October 16, 4:30-6 pm Humanities Center Commons
Interested in what is new with our American Studies program? Come out to talk with faculty and students majoring or minoring in American Studies. Learn how American Studies prepares you for working in the current global context. Enjoy Jimmy John’s sub supper, too.
American Studies Senior Awards 2025
Jessica Durrett, Rilwan Akinola, and Maggie Crowe received awards of excellence for their contributions and accomplishments in the American Studies program. At an April celebration dinner, AMST board members celebrated these seniors with bright futures.
Student & Alumni Success
Mia Lazar (’24 graduate & alumni) with American Studies minor, traveled through the U.S. enhancing and expanding, Documerica, an environmental website. Supported by UR’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program and financial award by Virginia Humanities Rapid Grant, Lazar collaborated with Lauren Tilton, Associate Professor of Digital Humanities. Learn more.

Experiential Learning
In American Studies, students explore U. S. culture and society, developing an international lens. Small classroom discussion seminars and hands-on learning broaden understanding of America in a global context through museum art visits, field site work, and more.Upcoming Events
Faculty Highlights
Laura Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies, presented "Las Raras: The New Gothic Latina Trope in US Popular Media," at Colby College's Center for the Arts & Humanities Play! Seminar.
Contact Us
Mailing address:
American Studies Program
Carole Weinstein International Center, Room 306
211 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
Phone: (804) 484-1471
Fax: (804) 484-1577
Program Coordinator: Stephen Brauer
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Lynn Hardwicke