Dr. Geraldo Cadava

Professor

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Biography

Geraldo Cadava is a historian specializing in the Latino experience in the United States and U.S.-Mexico borderlands. He earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in 2008 and has published several significant works, including 'The Hispanic Republican: Shaping American Political Identity, Nixon Trump' in 2020 and 'Standing Common Ground: Making Sunbelt Borderland' in 2013. Cadava contributes to several esteemed publications, including The New Yorker and has authored a Substack titled 'Latinos in Depth'. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses on topics concerning Latino history, U.S. history, and American West themes. As the Director of the American Studies Program at Northwestern University, he is deeply engaged in the exploration of social, cultural, and political histories that connect the United States with Latin America. His research interests particularly focus on migration, borderlands, and the complex narratives that define the U.S.-Latin America relationship, making his work pivotal in understanding the historical and contemporary issues at play.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Geraldo Cadava serves as a Professor in the Department of History, focusing on Latino history and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.

Awards

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Faculty Honor Roll

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External Faculty Fellowship

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Frederick Jackson Turner Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.