Manuel Ramirez

Dr. Manuel Ramirez is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of History at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), with a dual appointment in Chicana/o Studies. Born and raised in El Paso, he holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from UTEP and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Mississippi (2000). His research focuses on Mexican-American history in El Paso and the criminalization of the U.S.-Mexico border. He has taught courses including U.S. History, Mexican-American History, Borderlands Studies, and Chicano Studies across multiple terms since at least 2018.

• Education: B.A. & M.A. (UTEP), Ph.D. (University of Mississippi, 2000)

Research interests emphasize the intersection of border policies, ethnic identity, and regional history. He has received grants including the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library Grant (2000) and fellowships from the Dorothy Danforth Compton and University of Mississippi programs. Teaching responsibilities span introductory U.S. history courses and specialized topics in Chicano/Mexican-American studies.