Nancy Aguirre

Dr. Nancy Aguirre is an Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. in History at The Citadel, located in Charleston, South Carolina. She holds a Ph.D. in Borderlands History from the University of Texas, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in History from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Her research focuses on right-wing Mexican exiles during the 1910–1920 Revolution, examining themes like nationalism, gender, media, and identity. She teaches courses on Latin American colonial history, military coups, Mexican history, and U.S./Mexico borderlands.

Her current project as Project Director involves the NEH-funded 'Latino Americans: 500 Years of History,' documenting Latino contributions to South Carolina's Lowcountry. Recent publications include analyses of Mexican exile communities during the Great Depression and comparative studies of right-wing movements. She also contributes to academic discussions on intersectionality and professional training in history.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her academic leadership includes directing graduate programs and overseeing interdisciplinary initiatives. While no student advisees are mentioned, her teaching portfolio reflects engagement with graduate and undergraduate historical studies.