Latine Heritage Month
About
Hispanic Heritage Month, also referred to as Latine Heritage Month, is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15 at the University of Utah and nationally.
This educational and celebratory month, began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a full month by President Reagan in 1988. Latine heritage and culture is American heritage and culture, and our leaders recognize the great contributions of communities coming together to support a more just and equal society. Latine Heritage Month is celebrated from mid-September to mid-October because several Latin American countries celebrate their independence during this time.
Why do we call it Latine Heritage Month?
There are several ways communities use language to identify and, after some research, we have landed here to be mindful of community. Read our Latine Heritage Month Resources for more information and education.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month 2026!
2026 Schedule
Cafecito y Conexión!
Unidos, Somos Màs: Latiné Resource Fair
La China Problana - Dress Exhibit
Cafecito y Conexión!
Looking to connect with someone who’s been where you are, and built a career in your field?
Join us and connect with Eccles alumni from the Latiné community during this fast-paced mentoring event!
Ask questions, hear real-world career insights, make meaningful connections, and grow your professional network—all while enjoying brunch with people who are ready to share their experiences and advice.
Flexible attendance — join us for one or more 15-minute mentor rotations or as your schedule allows.
Sign up for your slot below.
Unidos, Somos Màs: Latiné Resource Fair
Just coming from Cafecito y Conexión? Don’t go anywhere, the celebration is just getting started!
Connect, explore, and celebrate! Meet campus resources, student organizations, and community partners, discover new ways to get involved, and build connections across campus. Come enjoy free food and celebrating with the community.
La China Problana - Dress Exhibit
Every stitch tells a story.
Explore the rich and layered history of La China Poblana through dress, performance, memory, and community storytelling. This exhibition brings together historic China Poblana ensembles, recorded cultural performances, and stories rooted in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands—examining how clothing can become an archive of identity, tradition, migration, and belonging.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors will also be invited to take part in workshops and community conversations that help build a growing, living archive of dresses, stories, and memories.
September 1–December 31, 2026 | Marriott Library
Free and open to the public.
Audience
University students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of our off-campus community who are interested in community buildingthrought cultural education and celebration.
2026 Theme
Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.
Latine Heritage Month Resources
Explore these resources to learn more about Latine heritage, history, identity, and Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Why We're Saying "Latine" — Chicago History Museum
- Hispanic Heritage Month Education — Smithsonian Latino Center
- The Role of Eugenics and Mestizaje in the Production of Race in Mexico — Princeton University
- What Is Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month — Video