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Registration open for Lobo Triathlon

February 23, 2019

Registration is now open for the Lobo Triathlon, Kids Race and Wellness Fair scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14. The Lobo Triathlon is an annual running, biking and swimming event hosted by the UNM Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences...

Office of the University Secretary seeks commencement volunteers

February 22, 2019

The University of New Mexico’s Office of the University Secretary seeks volunteers for the Spring 2019 Commencement set for Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in Dreamstyle Arena. This ceremony will recognize graduates from all degree programs at all...

UNM restores iconic sculpture on campus

By Victoria Pena-Parr February 21, 2019

The conversation sparking and iconic sculpture ‘Fiestas Dancers’ was recently restored on The University of New Mexico campus, thanks to the work of the UNM Art Museum and Silo Workshop. Luis Jimenez’ piece ‘Fiesta Jarabe,’ more popularly known on...

Department of Communication and Journalism host Queer/Trans Studies series

February 21, 2019

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Communication and Journalism is hosting a series of lectures on Queer and Trans Studies throughout the month of March. The first of the series features assistant professor from Arizona State University,...

New exhibition open at the Maxwell Museum

February 21, 2019

Perhaps no other animal in North America has been as controversial as the gray wolf, which once numbered in the millions on this continent. Massive reductions of many wolf populations began with the arrival of European settlers. Efforts to conserve...

Lobos in need of professional clothing are invited to Suit Up

February 21, 2019

From college casual to business professional, Career Services is partnering with JCPenney for the 4th time to host a special event for UNM students, alumni, faculty and staff. “College Suit Up” is an exclusive event created to help students and alums...

Inspiring a generation of Navajo students

By Rachel Whitt February 21, 2019

A University of New Mexico alumna hopes to become one of only a select few female Navajo licensed architects in the world. Geraldene Blackgoat is now one step closer to that goal, after receiving the prestigious Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship....

SOE faculty to help others create engaging learning strategies

By Kim Delker February 21, 2019

Vanessa Svihla, a University of New Mexico learning scientist with appointments in the School of Engineering and the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS) program, has been named special assistant to the dean for learning...

Minimum wage topic of discussion on New Mexico in Focus

February 21, 2019

This week New Mexico in Focus discusses the ongoing debate between lawmakers regarding the idea of increasing the state’s minimum wage including one plan that does away with another wage level designed for employees like restaurant wait staff and...

Nominations open for Facilities Management Outstanding Manager Award

February 20, 2019

Nominations are open for the Facilities Management (FM) annual Outstanding Manager Award. This award was developed to appreciate and recognize the qualities of excellence, leadership, and customer service in departmental managers. Nominations will be...

UNM closed Tuesday, Feb. 19

February 19, 2019

The University of New Mexico, including UNM Rio Rancho, will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 19, due to weather conditions. UNM employees in previously designated critical areas will be expected to maintain regular work schedules. All non-essential employees, ...

New ranking suggests UNM is a hidden gem

By Victoria Pena-Parr February 15, 2019

Recent rankings complied by Business Insider listed The University of New Mexico as one of the most underrated colleges in the United States. To compile the ranking, Business Insider evaluated several career and outcome-based metrics for each of the...

UNM Housing has a dog-gone exciting announcement

By Katie Williams February 14, 2019

It is said that people and pets are better together. In fact, there is scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of cuddling a furry friend. To honor these special relationships and related responsibilities, The University of New Mexico’s...

Inspiring a generation of Navajo students

By Rachel Whitt February 21, 2019

UNM utilizes several methods of communication during inclement weather

December 05, 2018

During times of inclement weather, The University of New Mexico utilizes several methods of communication to alert the campus community with specific information about the Albuquerque campus regarding weather-related closures and delays including...

UNM partners with City of Albuquerque to combat homelessness

By Rachel Whitt February 15, 2019

A 2017 report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness notes that more than 500,000 people in the United States are experiencing homelessness. Of those, about 2,500 live in New Mexico. It’s a statistic The University of New Mexico is looking to...

Law school welcomes new professors

February 18, 2019

The University of New Mexico School of Law has welcomed two new full-time faculty members including Assistant Professor of Law Paul Figueroa and Visiting Professor of Law Patrick Parenteau. “We are very pleased to have Professors Figueroa and Parenteau...

Johnson Center expansion and renovation makes significant progress

February 16, 2019

Since the official ground breaking in June 2018, great progress has been made to expand and renew Johnson Center’s existing recreational facility. Crews have completed demolition work at the site to prepare for the expansion at the southeast corner of...

Soul food in New Mexico

By Elizabeth Dwyer February 18, 2019

With southern origins dating back to the time of American slavery, soul food remains a modern-day staple of African American cuisine across the country. For the fourth year running, The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services (AASS)...

UNM researcher's company receives $1.2 million in renewable energy funding

By Kim Delker February 16, 2019

The Durable Module Materials Consortium, commonly known as DuraMAT, recently awarded $3.3 million in funding to several entities, including The University of New Mexico, for renewable energy projects. Sang M. Han, Regents’ Professor in the departments...

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UNM in the News

Headlines for February 22

1. Gallup Sun - "Community Calendar Feb. 22 - 28, 2019" 2. NM Political Report - "Oil, gas and water in New Mexico: The complicated relationship between important natural resources in New Mexico" 3. Science - "Spotting slavery from space, and using...

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Faculty Experts

UNM faculty expert on foreign relations – Emile Nakhleh

Dr. Emile Nakhleh is a research professor and coordinator of National Security Programs at UNM. Nakhleh is a retired Senior Intelligence Service Officer, a National Intelligence Council Associate and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Since ...

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