California-Mexico Studies Center, Inc
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The California-Mexico Studies Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on fostering collaboration between higher education institutions and cultural organizations to support teaching, mobility, and exchange among faculty, students, and professionals across California, the United States, and Mexico and other Western Hemisphere nations. Based in Long Beach, California, the center was established in 2010 by Armando Vazquez-Ramos as an extension of the California-Mexico Project, and operates within the higher education sector to develop policies and programs that facilitate cross-border academic and cultural engagement. Its activities are directed toward academic and cultural stakeholders seeking to strengthen international collaboration and study abroad opportunities for Dreamers and other student groups, with initiatives such as study abroad scholarships and related advocacy efforts. Acknowledging its nonprofit status, CMSC has pursued public-facing programs and announcements to promote its mission, including launching the Dream and Promise Act and related scholarship funds in support of underrepresented student communities. The organization is based in the Los Angeles area, serving its niche within higher education and cultural exchange.