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EPCC professor appointed to Mesoamerican research team at Harvard
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- An El Paso Community College professor is one of just 12 researchers from around the world selected for a research team at Harvard University. Monday, EPCC said Manuela Alejandra Gomez will work as an advisor and research associate of the Moses Mesoamerican Archive and Re...
Key takeaway MMARP preserves more than 40 years of research produced by archaeologists, historians, anthropologists and scholars, EPCC said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
Manuela Alejandra Gomez's appointment to the Moses Mesoamerican Archive and Research Project at Harvard University is a significant recognition of El Paso's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the Mesoamerican region. As a professor of philosophy at El Paso Community College, Gomez's work in Mexican American philosophy, borderland education, and public humanities has far-reaching implications for the local community. Her research and expertise can inform and enrich the city's cultural and educational initiatives, particularly in the areas of borderland studies and community-based epistemology. The fact that Gomez learned English at EPCC as a child and has now been appointed to a prestigious research team at Harvard underscores the importance of accessible education in El Paso. Her forthcoming book and community-based projects, such as "Desenterrando Conocimientos," demonstrate the value of recognizing and promoting local knowledge and intellectual labor, which can have a lasting impact on the city's cultural and academic landscape.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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