Coconino Community College - Flagstaff

On Beaches and Birthrates: Reflections on Migration, Demographics, and a Heckuva Summer Vacation

Join Dr. Matthew Hernando as he provides an entertaining retrospective on his 2026 summer vacation, and incidentally discusses the nexus between immigration, fertility rates, and international demographic trends.

Matthew Hernando is an instructor in History and Humanities at Coconino Community College. He earned his Ph.D. in history at Louisiana State University, and he has taught history at the collegiate level for over 14 years.