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Gregorio Mora-Torres is a Lecturer in the Department of Mexican American Studies at San José State University (SJSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American History from the University of California, Irvine (1987), with a focus on Mexican history. His teaching spans courses such as MAS 10A (Mexican American U.S. History & Government), MAS 105 (Chicanos: U.S./Mexico Relations), and MAS 205 (Chicana/o History). He has taught at SJSU since 1989, previously at San Francisco State University and UC Davis.
- Education: Ph.D. in Latin American History, UC Irvine (1987); MA in Latin American History, UC Irvine (1980); BA from Santa Clara University (1976).
His research emphasizes Northern Mexico, Chicano history, and Californio communities. Notable works include editing and translating Don José María Amador’s 19th-century memoirs (2005) and ongoing projects like editing Jesus Maria Estudillo’s diaries and a two-volume history of Mexicans in the Santa Clara Valley. He actively mentors students, engages with community groups, and conducts historic tours on Mexican San José.
Dr. Mora-Torres balances academic rigor with community outreach, often discussing history and Chicano Studies informally with students and families.
