Manuel Grajales

Manuel Grajales, known as 'Manny,' is a historian specializing in twentieth-century Puerto Rican social and political movements in the U.S. and Latin America. He recently completed his Ph.D. in Latin American History at Texas A&M University and is set to begin a position as a Visiting Professor at the University of North Texas in the Department of History. His academic journey began at Collin College before transferring to East Texas A&M University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce), where he earned a B.A. (2012) and M.A. (2015) in History.

• Education
• Ph.D., Latin American History (in progress), Texas A&M University
• MA, History, Texas A&M University-Commerce (2015)
• BA, History, Texas A&M University-Commerce (2012)

Grajales' research focuses on critical and global perspectives of Puerto Rican socio-political movements, emphasizing meticulous and innovative methodologies. He has experience teaching survey courses and mentoring students as a first-generation, non-traditional scholar.

His upcoming role at the University of North Texas underscores his transition into academia as a Visiting Professor, where he will contribute to historical scholarship and pedagogy. Grajales advocates for interdisciplinary academic communities and emphasizes public engagement through conferences, internships, and museum volunteering.