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Mauricio Castro

Assistant Professor of History

Chair of Latin American Studies

Offices & Programs

HistoryLatin American StudiesFilm Studies

Education

BA: history, Vassar College
MA: history, Purdue University

PhD: history, Purdue University

Expertise

Latino studies, Political and Urban History 

BIOGRAPHY

Mauricio Castro joined the Centre College faculty in 2019 as an assistant professor of history. Castro’s areas of professional expertise include Latino studies and political and urban history. He was presented the Kirk Award in 2023, recognizing faculty who stand out during annual review sessions by the president, dean and division chairs.