Marisol Negron
About Marisol Negron
Marisol Negron is an Assistant Professor with Tenure of American Studies and Latino Studies at UMass Boston, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from Stanford University and has previously held various academic positions at institutions including Dartmouth College and Brandeis University.
Work at UMass Boston
Marisol Negron has been an Assistant Professor with tenure in American Studies and Latino Studies at UMass Boston since 2017. In addition to her primary role, she serves as a core faculty member in the M.S. program in Transnational, Cultural, and Community Studies. Her work focuses on the intersections of American and Latino studies, contributing to the academic discourse in these fields.
Education and Expertise
Marisol Negron earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Stanford University, where she specialized in Spanish. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Dartmouth College. Her educational background supports her expertise in American Studies and Latino Studies, enhancing her teaching and research capabilities.
Previous Positions
Before her tenure at UMass Boston, Marisol Negron held various academic and administrative positions. She worked as an Assistant Professor of American Studies and Latino Studies at UMass Boston from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, she was a Florence Levy Kay Fellow in Latino Studies at Brandeis University from 2006 to 2008. Her early career included roles as Program Coordinator at Connecticut College and as an intern at the Women's Resource Center at Dartmouth College.
Research Interests
Marisol Negron engages in research that examines the implications of using 'Latinx' in political contexts. Her scholarship addresses the cultural and social dimensions of identity, contributing to ongoing discussions in American and Latino studies.