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The sweeping societal transformations of the 1960s led to the creation of one of the longest-running interdisciplinary programs of its type. A quick look at current news demonstrates 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 and graduate concentrations because we provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education that takes comparative and holistic approaches to race and ethnicity, including global roots and relationships. Whether concentrating on African/African American, Latina/o/Latin American, 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 intellectual passions within a collaborative, engaging environment that includes seminars, thought-provoking guest lectures, and dynamic programming.