Mauricio Garza

Mauricio Garza is an Adjunct Professor at Tarrant County Community College and held a Teaching Assistant role at the University of North Texas (UNT) from 2020–2022. He is currently a University of Rochester Provost Fellow (2023–2025). His research focuses on the Nahua perspective on the colonization of Mexico, blending historical analysis with indigenous epistemologies.

Education:

• BA in History, University of North Texas
• MA in History, University of North Texas

Research Interests: Dr. Garza explores colonial dynamics through the lens of Nahua communities, examining cultural resistance, identity formation, and the socio-political impacts of Spanish colonization. His work intersects with broader themes of indigenous agency, postcolonial theory, and archival methodologies.

Awards:

• University of Rochester Provost Fellowship (2023–2025)

Teaching & Mentorship: He has instructed courses in history and mentored students at UNT and Tarrant County Community College. No grant information is currently available.