The University of New Mexico has a long history with the U.S. military—its active members and Veterans. Lobos have served in every major conflict and war and at times the campus has been utilized not only for educational support, but for training and...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Antonia Gonzales leads a discussion on efforts to return sacred objects to tribes in New Mexico and across the United States. There’s an ongoing debate among tribal leaders, artists, art dealers and federal...
New research from a multi-university team of biologists shows what could be a startling drop in the amount of carbon stored in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to projected climate change and wildfire events. The study, “Potential decline in carbon...
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved a budget that includes cost cutting measures, a continued hiring freeze, consolidation efforts and no tuition increase for students taking lower level classes. Students taking upper division classes will see a $18 per hour increase on those credit hours, and all students will be paying an additional $100 a semester in fees, as previously approved by students to pay for construction projects on campus.
Jack Fortner, the longest-serving member of The University of New Mexico’s governing board, resigned as a UNM regent Tuesday. A native New Mexican, Fortner is a UNM alumnus who had served as a UNM regent for 18 years. He is the only person in New Mexico...
The University of New Mexico’s Innovation Academy and CNM Ingenuity have announced an expansion of their partnership on several fronts. Both programs provide alternative education options that advance entrepreneurship and economic development in New...
Elohim Becerra received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award for his proposal "Quantum Measurements for Optical Communications."
A new paper by UNLV Geoscience graduate student Jon Baker has hot implications for the climate future of Russia. Baker, working with UNLV Geoscience Professor Matthew Lachniet and colleagues Yemane Asmerom and Victor Polyak at The University of New...
More than 650 legal educators recently attended the Association of American Law Schools 40th Annual Conference on Clinical Legal Education in Denver, but one law school stood out. From organizing the conference and being recognized during the opening...
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents conducts its annual budget summit Wednesday, May 24 at 1 p.m. in Bratton Hall at the UNM School of Law, located on UNM’s North Campus at 1117 Stanford, NE. The board will consider UNM's budget for Fiscal...
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved a budget that includes cost cutting measures, a continued hiring freeze, consolidation efforts and no tuition increase for students taking lower level classes. Students taking upper division classes will see a $18 per hour increase on those credit hours, and all students will be paying an additional $100 a semester in fees, as previously approved by students to pay for construction projects on campus.
A group of mechanical engineering students at the University of New Mexico are working to build and launch the world’s largest amateur rocket as part of a first-of-its-kind senior design project. The 400-level, two-semester course is called Rocket...
Not many people can say they’ve been up close and personal with Ellen DeGeneres. But University of New Mexico alumna Sonya Romero can. DeGeneres invited the kindergarten teacher, known for her “big heart,” to the show after hearing about her work with...
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents conducts its annual budget summit Wednesday, May 24 at 1 p.m. in Bratton Hall at the UNM School of Law, located on UNM’s North Campus at 1117 Stanford, NE. The board will consider UNM's budget for Fiscal...
Building a rainforest in the desert sure sounds like a crazy idea, but officials at The University of New Mexico, and other stakeholders including the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo county and other private partners, hope it rains economic opportunity...
The University of New Mexico Acting Provost Craig White announced that Dr. Christopher Dyer, chief executive officer of the UNM-Gallup Campus has stepped down from his current position effective immediately. Dyer will remain at UNM-Gallup as a faculty...
The University of New Mexico’s Summer Sports Leadership and Learning Academy, formerly known as the Summer Youth Sports Program, is now open for registration. The camp is designed to keep the minds and bodies of children active throughout the...
UNM University Libraries is hosts world-renown UFO investigator David Marler as the guest speaker at its annual Willard Lecture Series. His lecture, titled “UFOS at UNM: A skeptical believer presents his research,” is Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in...
The University of New Mexico will graduate approximately 3,900 students as part of the Class of 2017 – each one with a more inspirational story than the last.
New research from a multi-university team of biologists shows what could be a startling drop in the amount of carbon stored in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to projected climate change and wildfire events. The study, “Potential decline in carbon...
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Peter Kierst is a senior lecturer in political science who teaches Constitutional Law and theory. He joined the political science faculty full-time in 2005 after teaching these subjects for many years part-time.
Classes and finals are done, now it's time for summer adventures! Be sure to post pictures of your experiences on Instagram and tag @thelobolife so other lobos can follow along.
As students cram for last minute finals, the finishing touches are being put in place for the UNM Graduation Commencement ceremonies at The Pit on Saturday.
UNM students celebrated May 4 with Wookie Cookies, Star Wars crafts, a photo booth and members of the 501 Legion Garrison of Star Wars characters. May the fourth be with you!
UNM is home to a diverse population of international students and scholars from over 99 countries. This annual festival encourages cross-cultural awareness and appreciation and celebrates the social and cultural contributions of our international students and scholars.
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