Publications

Border-Lines is an interdisciplinary and intersectional academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of research on Chicana/o-Latina/o cultural, political and social issues. Border-Lines is a refereed journal that seeks to publish scholarly articles drawn from a variety of disciplines such as anthropology, education, geography, human health, literary and cultural studies, political science, social work and sociology.

Border-Lines Journal

Serving as a bridge between academia and the broader public, aiming to disseminate crucial findings and shed light on pressing issues affecting Latinos, this podcast discusses research that directly impacts the Latino community in our state of Nevada. It is hosted by the Latino Research Center! Listen to the podcast here.

• • Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Educational leadership to foster student sense of belonging among Latinx students. Border-Lines.
  • Sanchez, J. E., & Usinger J. (2025). College degree completion for students placed at risk. Frontiers in Education.
  • Lufrano-Jardine, S.*, & Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Environmental sustainability as a core value in a company with a high carbon footprint. Sustainability, 17(18), 1-32.
  • Sanchez, J. E., West, L.*, Eriksen, P.*, Kovac, F.* (2025). Perceptions of higher education among Native students and families. AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples, 21(2), 254-263.
  • Sanchez, J. E., & McMurray, M. (2024). School leadership amidst the push for CTE curriculum. Leadership and Policy in Schools.
  • Sanchez, J. E., & Mutiga, A.* (2024). Gleaning into the aspiration-pursuit gap of GEAR UP students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, and Practice.
  • Sanchez, J. E. (2023). The condensed STEM survey as a tool for Extension educators. The Journal of Extension, 61(1), Article 13.
  • Yoxsimer, A. D.*, & Sanchez, J. E. (2022). Uniforms in three middle schools: Student opinions. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 10(1), 108-121.
  • Lucero, J.E., Finnegan, J., Wilcox, J., Crowther, D., Usinger, J. Dagda, R., & Ewing-Taylor, J. (2021) The Community of Bilingual English-Spanish Speakers Exploring Issues in Science and Health: Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of STEM Outreach, 4(3), 1-12
  • Sanchez, J. E., & Mutiga, A. N. (2024). Gleaning into the aspirational-pursuit gap of GEAR UP students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. DOI: 10.1177/15210251231226133.
  • Walsh, B., Woodliff, T.A., Lucero, J.E., Harvey, S.*, Burnham, M.M., Bowser, T.L.*, Aguirre, M., & Zeh, D.W. (2021). Historically Underrepresented Graduate Students’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Family Relations, 70(4), 955-972
  • Wright, K.*, Lucero, J.E., Ferguson, J.K., Granner, M., Devereux, P.G., Pearson, J., & Crosbie, E. (2021). The influence of cultural food security on cultural identity and well-being: a qualitative comparison between second-generation American and international students in the United States. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2021.1875455
  • Wright, K.*, Lucero, J.E., Ferguson, J.K., Granner, M., Devereux, P.G., Pearson, J., & Crosbie, E. (2021) The impact that cultural food security has on identity and well-being in second-generation American college students. Food Security.
  • Wright, K*., Lucero, J.E., & Crosbie, E. (2020). It’s nice to have a little bit of home, even if it’s just on your plate: Perceived barriers for Latinos accessing food pantries. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 15(4), 496-513, DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2019.166496

• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Mi testimonio: A journey beyond the barriers. In N. Mendoza, Reis, & S. Rodriguez (Eds.), Baila conmigo dos: Mentoring Latina y Hispana leaders in higher education/academia. ICPEL Publications.
• Sepúlveda-Pulvirenti, E., University of Nevada, Reno. L. R. C., & Padilla-Rodríguez, I. (2016). The country I call home: stories of growing up a citizen in every way but one. University of Nevada.
• Sepúlveda-Pulvirenti, E., Inestrillas, M., & University of Nevada, Reno. L. R. C. (2016). From snowcaps to desert flats: an anthology of Latino writers in Nevada (E. Sepúlveda-Pulvirenti & M. Inestrillas, Eds.). Latino Research Center, University of Nevada.
• Sepúlveda-Pulvirenti, E., & University of Nevada, Reno. L. R. C. (2007). Do you hear my accent when I write? the voice of a Latina immigrant. Black Rock Press.

Contact us if you are interested in obtaining a copy of the following fact sheets at latinocenter@unr.edu:

• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Understanding the Home Language Survey. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Exploring the Educator Landscape in Nevada. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Latino Health and Housing in Northern Nevada. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Perceptions among Native Students and families. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2025). Lithium’s Burgeoning Industry and the Impact on Nevada’s Latino Communities. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Fundamentos Esenciales como una Institución al Servicio de los Hispanos. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Clarifying Question 3-Latino data. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Aclarando la Pregunta 3. Report. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., & Guerrero, P. (2024). The ascent to excellence as a Hispanic-serving institution. Report. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., & Guerrero, P. (2024). Latino family financial wellness. Report. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Nevada Latinos in election year—Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Nevada Latinos in election year. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E. (2024). Navigating disparity: AI’s disproportional impact on Latino communities. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., & Clayton, J. K. (2024). From the editors, Educational Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 12(1).
• Sanchez, J. E. (2023). Undocumented Students, Healthcare, and In-State Tuition. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Nevada's Latinas in the Workforce
  Hispanics and Latinx individuals play a vital role in the U.S. economy, with Hispanic women ages 20 or older constituting 59.9% of the workforce compared to other racial/ethnic groups.14 However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the workforce participation of Hispanic/Latinas. Women had to balance competing demands as their work and family roles conflicted during the pandemic.
• Latino Family Financial Wellness
  Our exploratory study aimed to identify areas where Latino individuals might need additional resources to improve their overall financial well-being. Nationwide, Latinos possess significant purchasing power, consistently demonstrate innovation, and are increasingly taking financial risks to enhance their wealth.
• Aclarando la Pregunta 3
  A través de la distribución y el análisis de una encuesta estatal, este informe identifica necesidades de conocimiento y preguntas e inquietudes comunes con respecto a la reforma electoral en Nevada. Al incluir los resultados de la encuesta en la generación de las preguntas de nuestra guía de Preguntas Frecuentes, la información presentada se basa en las necesidades e intereses específicos de las personas a las que puede impactar.
• Clarifying Question 3, Latino Data
  To better understand the questions and concerns that Nevadans have about electoral reform, the Kenny C. Guinn Center for Policy Priorities (Guinn Center) surveyed Nevadans across the state. Participants were asked about their levels of political participation, knowledge of Nevada's current electoral system, understanding of the proposed reforms, as well as their questions and concerns regarding Question 3 on the Nevada ballot. In partnership with the Guinn Center, the Latino Research Center (LRC) disaggregated the data to examine the responses from those who identified as Hispanic/Latino.
• AI and Latinos
  Current breakthroughs with the use of AI demonstrate its high potential in transforming the current landscape, such as to support efficiency, innovation, and diagnostics (Perkash et al, 2024). Yet, there is growing concern about unintended consequences, one of which is inequitable outcomes in the use of AI that may disproportionately impact certain communities (Angwin et al., 2016, Buolamwini & Gebru, 2018).
• Nevada’s Latina Workforce
  This fact sheet focuses on discussing the current state of Nevada’s Latina Workforce, specifically highlighting the wage disparity faced by Latinas in Nevada. It brings attention to inequalities related to race, motherhood, and gender biases that Latinas often encounter.
• Dos Mujeres, Un Camino
  This fact sheet highlights a study that examines the barriers two Latina doctoral students had to overcome to succeed in higher education.
• Mental Health Vulnerability in Immigrant Communities
  This fact sheet highlights immigrants and their vulnerability to mental health issues during a climate of fear and uncertainty.

• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Brown, A. (2024). Availability of Spanish Heritage Biliteracy Programs in the Washoe County School District – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Linares, A. (2025). Latino Businesses in the United States and Nevada – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Wallace, K. (2025). Rates of Schizophrenia and Diabetes – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Peraza, B. J. (2025). Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Hispanic/Latino Community – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Escobar Rodríguez, J. (2025). Speaking Spanish to be Latino – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Onigkeit, M. (2025). The Art World Through Latinos – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Carman, A. (2025). The Current State of Latiné Mental Health Resources in Washoe County, NV – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & López Armenta, O. (2025). The Effects of Discrimination in the Latino Community – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.
• Sanchez, J. E., Aguilar, B., & Bertinuson, T. (2024). The Latino Community and the U.S. Asylum Seeking Process – Key points. Fact Sheet. Latino Research Center.