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Dr. Luis Ponjuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration & Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University’s College of Education and Human Development. His research focuses on improving educational outcomes for Latino/x students, men of color, and underserved populations in higher education. He holds affiliate appointments in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Latino/a and Mexican American Studies, Race & Ethnic Studies, and Africana Studies programs. Dr. Ponjuan earned his Ph.D. in Education (Higher Education Administration) from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with expertise in quantitative methods and organizational psychology.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Education (Higher Education Administration), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Concentrations: Advanced Quantitative Methods, Evaluation & Assessment, Organizational Psychology
Research Interests:
- Latino/x male academic success
- Community college equity initiatives
- STEM NSF-REU program effectiveness
- Faculty diversity and professional development
- Policy advocacy for marginalized student groups
Grants & Awards: Over $3 million in grants from NSF, ECMC Foundation, and others. National recognition for work on Latino/x males, including advising Vice President Kamala Harris on men of color issues. Served as PI/Co-PI on projects like the Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color and the Inclusive Community of Aggie Researchers (iCAR).
Leadership Roles:
- Board Member, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (2022-2025)
- Co-Founder, Project MALES (UT Austin)
- Faculty Scholar, Texas Success Center & Diana Natalicio Institute
Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives through Project MALES, the Texas Education Research Consortium, and the REACH Collaborative. Active in multi-institutional partnerships addressing equity in higher education.
