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The sweeping societal transformations of the 1960s led to the creation of one of the longest-standing interdisciplinary programs of its type. A quick look at current news reveals why we remain among the nation's most impactful programs: We critically examine modern racial issues. Students choose the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute for Ethnic Studies for our degree programs, minors, and graduate concentrations because we provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education that takes a comparative approach to race and ethnicity, including global roots and relationships. Whether concentrating on African and African American studies, U.S. Latina/o and Latin American studies, or Native American Studies, our students collaborate with distinguished faculty on meaningful research and maintain lasting connections with professors during and after their academic journey. They pursue their intellectual passions within a collaborative, engaging environment that includes seminars, thought-provoking guest lectures, and dynamic campus events.