Dr. Brian Cabral

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brian Cabral is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. in Race, Inequality, Language, and Education from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education. His research centers on the intersection of education and carcerality, focusing particularly on the experiences of formerly incarcerated youth and the broader implications of educational policies in relation to race and place. His investigations critique the systemic power asymmetries within educational institutions, examining how they perpetuate racial capitalism and state violence. Cabral’s work has been published in several academic journals, including Race, Ethnicity and Education and the American Educational Research Journal. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to sociology and education, including the Cristina Maria Riegos Student Paper Award. A proud alumnus of the Chicago Public Schools, Cabral’s academic journey reflects a commitment to social justice and the empowerment of marginalized communities through critical pedagogy.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on cultural studies in education and youth studies.

Awards

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Cristina Maria Riegos Student Paper Award

2024-01-01
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Philanthropy and Civil Society Small Grant

2023-01-01
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Dissertation Support Grant

2023-01-01
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Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Preparing Future Professors Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Predoctoral Fellowship

2020-01-01
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Graduate Public Service Fellowship

2020-01-01
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Student Projects Intellectual Community Enhancement Grant

2020-01-01
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Dean's Collaborative Learning Fund Grant

2019-01-01
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Graduate Scholars-in-Residence Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Doctoral Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.