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5.05/4/2026

A master at fostering understanding.

4.06/27/2025

Inspires students to love learning.

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About Erika

Erika Rendon-Ramos serves as Assistant Professor of Mexican American Studies within the Social Science faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She holds a double major in history and Spanish from Southwestern University (class of 2010), a master’s degree and Doctor of Philosophy in history from Rice University, and a master’s degree in higher education administration from UTRGV. Her academic interests center on borderlands history, Mexican American history, migration studies, immigration, borderlands dynamics, and Mexico. At UTRGV, one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the country, Rendon-Ramos teaches courses related to these areas and actively supports the development of the next generation of Latino/a scholars, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and engineers. As a Latina scholar, she provides mentorship, encouraging students to pursue their passions and offering guidance to help them achieve their professional goals.