University of Notre Dame
Institute for Latino Studies

Gilberto Cárdenas
Assistant Provost, Julian Samora Chair in Latino Studies & Director of ILS


Gilberto Cardenas
Gilberto Cárdenas has worked in the area of immigration for thirty years and has gained international recognition as a scholar in Mexican immigration. Three times named by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Latinos in the United States, Dr. Cárdenas has authored or edited numerous books, articles, monographs, and reports on topics covering several fields of specialization, including international migration, economy and society, and race and ethnic relations.