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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 14 MIN

Meet Dr. Aimee Villarreal: Helping Students Explore Who They Are Through Anthropology

from Office Hours · host Texas State University

In this episode of Office Hours, host Andrea talks with Dr. Aimee Villarreal, associate professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Villarreal talks about her background living in Santa Fe, and how her experiences growing up between Pueblo and Nuevo Mexicano cultures shaped her approach to teaching and research. Listen in to this tantalizing episode as Dr. Villarreal shares how representation in education influenced her path, how bilingual and bicultural perspectives strengthen academic work, and how she creates classroom environments where students feel included and engaged. Tune in to more podcasts from the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

In this episode of Office Hours, host Andrea talks with Dr. Aimee Villarreal, associate professor of Anthropology and Mexican American Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Villarreal talks about her background living in Santa Fe, and how her experiences growing up between Pueblo and Nuevo Mexicano cultures shaped her approach to teaching and research. Listen in to this tantalizing episode as Dr. Villarreal shares how representation in education influenced her path, how bilingual and bicultural perspectives strengthen academic work, and how she creates classroom environments where students feel included and engaged. Tune in to more podcasts from the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

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