Dr. Antonio Duran (he/him/él) is a faculty member of higher and postsecondary education. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Antonio attended New York University for his bachelor’s degree and was a part of a first-generation college student scholars’ program. After his time at NYU, he attended Miami University in Oxford, OH, for his master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education. While at Miami University, he discovered his passion for engaging in research that would better the lives of minoritized individuals in postsecondary education. He pursued this goal by obtaining his Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University. Now, his scholarship involves understanding how historical and contemporary legacies of oppression influence college student development, experiences, and success. His research agenda primarily focuses on challenging how racism, heterosexism, trans oppression, and other forms of oppression manifest on college campuses.
