Publication Date
Spring 2025
Contributors
Dr. Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Barbara Ortiz
Keywords
Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Mary’s University, cultural background, education expectations, mentorship, Hispanic community, research contributions, teaching impact, diversity and inclusivity, Mexican American studies, personal narratives
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Description
Dr. Margaret Cantu-Sanchez discussed her upbringing in San Antonio, Texas, and her journey through academia, culminating in a PhD with a focus on Hispanic literature and culture. She reflected on the absence of cultural representation during her K-12 years and the profound influence of her maternal grandmother's storytelling. Dr. Sanchez emphasized the importance of incorporating personal narratives into scholarly work and her commitment to cultivating cultural understanding in her students. While acknowledging uncertainties about the current political landscape's effects on diversity and inclusivity, she expressed optimism regarding the forthcoming Center for Mexican American Studies at St. Mary's.
Format
PDF, MP3
Size or Duration
8 pg; 20 min, 43 secs of audio
City
San Antonio, Tx
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Ortiz, Barbara, "Hispanic Heritage Month Project-StMU Oral Histories with Dr. Cantu-Sanchez" (2025). Hispanic Heritage Collection - Oral Histories. 3.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/hhcortizoh/3