Jarred Cuellar, assistant professor of political science, has been named a 2026 Emerging Scholar, earning national recognition as one of just 14 faculty members under 40 honored for excellence in teaching, research and community impact. A first-generation college graduate, Cuellar was recognized for his hands-on approach to civic education and for research on Latino political behavior that bridges academic scholarship and real-world policy discussions.

This article was originally published by The EDU Ledger on January 15, 2026.