Manuel Grajales

Manuel Grajales serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of North Texas, commencing his position in fall 2022 following the successful defense of his Ph.D. dissertation at Texas A&M University in June 2022. His academic trajectory spans multiple institutions within the Texas A&M University System.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Latin American History from Texas A&M University (2022)
• M.A. in History from Texas A&M University-Commerce (2015)
• B.A. in History from Texas A&M University-Commerce (2012)

Dr. Grajales specializes in twentieth-century Puerto Rican social and political movements across U.S. and Latin American contexts, with particular emphasis on transnational activism and marginalized community experiences. His scholarly approach integrates critical analysis of diaspora formations and identity politics within broader hemispheric frameworks.

As an educator, he champions community-based academic support networks and inclusive pedagogy, drawing from his own journey as a first-generation Latino scholar. His teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting historical analysis to contemporary social justice issues while fostering student engagement through interdisciplinary perspectives.