Dennis Aguirre

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso, History (Borderlands, U.S. 19^th and 20^th Century Imperialism)
• M.A., University of Texas at El Paso, History (Borderlands)
• B.A., University of New Mexico, History (Latin America, Chicana/o Studies)

Professional/Academic Experience

Dr. Aguirre is an Assistant Professor of Mexican American Studies.  Before joining UNC, he completed his Ph.D. in History at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Research/Areas of Interest

Dr. Aguirre is currently revising his dissertation “¡Grito!: Cultural Nationalism and the Chicana/o Insurgency in New Mexico, 1968-1979” for publication as a manuscript.  His areas of interest include Chicana/o History, social movements, (anti)colonialism, power, and identity.