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'The Science and Politics of Climate Change: Tales of a Turbulent System'

December 11, 2018

For Professor David Gutzler, and like-minded colleagues and individuals, the evidence is as clear as New Mexico’s blue skies – climate change is here, and it is past time to start thinking about doing something to mitigate the issue. Gutzler, a...

UNM summer and fall 2018 grads invited to New Grad Bash

December 10, 2018

The UNM Alumni Association and UNM Young Alumni Chapter celebrate the Summer and Fall Class of 2018 by inviting graduates to party with their pack at the New Grad Bash from 5:30–7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13 at Hodgin Hall Alumni Center. Graduates are...

Voces de Nuevo México Baby Boomer Oral History Project to present findings

December 10, 2018

New Mexico has a long and interesting history; however New Mexicans and their histories sometimes are not recorded forcing them to only be recorded in the memories of loved ones. This trend hurts the understanding of New Mexicans, their culture and their...

New online therapy app rolled out to support the Lobo community

By Katie Williams December 10, 2018

To support well-being and overall mental health, The University of New Mexico's Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is offering a new, online tool for Lobos to use anywhere at any anytime. Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a tool that can be used to...

New lactation room opens in Perovich Business Center

December 10, 2018

UNM Human Resources and the Women’s Resource Center have partnered to make available a new lactation room, one of 26 across campus, now open in the John and June Perovich Business Center. From the Bursar’s Office transaction center, to Payroll, to...

Graduating students get help with, ‘Now what?’

December 10, 2018

With graduation around the corner, students might be left wondering what to next. To combat this issue, UNM’s Career Services is hosting “Now What? Transitioning Out of College” on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Career Services will be giving a career...

Proposed Title IX changes - public comment period underway

December 10, 2018

Officially published in the Federal Register last month, the changes to Title IX proposed by U.S. education secretary Betsy DeVos are now open for public comment. The proposed Title IX rule can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website. An...

UNM hosts Fall Commencement ceremony Dec. 14

December 10, 2018

The University of New Mexico hosts its Fall Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at Dreamstyle Arena. This commencement ceremony honors all doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degree candidates from all schools, colleges and...

N.M. Supreme Court Chief Justice Judith Nakamura to deliver fall commencement keynote

December 09, 2018

One of The University of New Mexico’s own will deliver the keynote address at the 2018 Fall Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14. UNM School of Law alumna Judith Nakamura, chief justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, will present the keynote...

UNM partnership revitalizes rural communities

By Rachel Whitt December 08, 2018

Students at the UNM School of Architecture and Planning (SAAP) are learning essential real-world skills, while simultaneously boosting economic innovation in rural New Mexico. Tim Castillo, associate professor and associate dean of SAAP, co-founded the...

Was rabbit on the menu?

By Katie Williams December 06, 2018

Picture this, you’re hungry, you have a family to feed, and your taste buds can only be satiated by the familiar flavor of large mammal meat. But, what if those large animals were difficult to find, would you settle for something smaller, less tasty—more...

Late Night Breakfast helps students prep for finals

December 03, 2018

As finals week approaches, students are preparing to pull some late nights, and naturally late nights call for a late-night breakfast. The University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building (SUB) hosts its annual Late Night Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 9 in...

Making waves in ultrasound technology

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 04, 2018

After decades of medical dramas filling our TV screens, the figure of a technician wielding an ultrasound wand is so prolific, it’s easily called to mind. Even if you’ve never needed an internal abdominal exam, the steps are familiar: The clear, cool gel...

University of New Mexico School of Law welcomes new professors

December 06, 2018

The University of New Mexico School of Law has welcomed two full-time faculty members, Assistant Professor of Law Sonia M. Gipson Rankin, and Associate Professor of Law Laura Spitz. “We are very pleased to have these new professors join our law school...

The UNM story continues to unfold

By Rachel Whitt & Ethan Rule November 30, 2018

Since its successful launch of UNM’s branding initiative in 2015, the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) department has continued implementing ways to expand UNM’s positive image across the state, nation and world. The latest brand touchpoint...

UNM Women’s Resource Center awarded $300,000 grant

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 04, 2018

The University of New Mexico’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) was awarded a $300,000 grant through the Office on Violence Against Women's "Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program," one of...

Lobo alumni family unveils Nob Hill bookstore

By Rachel Whitt November 29, 2018

Kelly, Steve, Seth, Jalila and Max Brewer are self-admitted ‘book people’ and they are on a mission to provide Nob Hill with a place for other bibliophiles to gather, create, enjoy and connect. Three of the five Brewers are proud UNM Alumni and when they...

PNM pledges support to UNM partnership

By Rachel Whitt December 03, 2018

New Mexico’s largest electricity provider is powering a contest aimed at boosting student’s math scores across the state. The UNM-PNM Statewide High School Math Contest promotes mathematics education in grades seven through 12. It was originally...

Second annual STEM Boomerang planned Dec. 20 at UNM

December 01, 2018

For the second year in a row, business, academic and economic development and government leaders from the city, state and region will converge at The University of New Mexico to meet with recent highly-trained STEM professionals who are in and out of New...

Draft & Table to open in the SUB

By Katie Williams September 27, 2018

It has been said that the most cherished moments happen when family and friends get together—together is a great place to be, and now near the heart of main campus at The University of New Mexico, there is a place where this is can happen, that just so...

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UNM in the News

Headlines for December 11

1. Albuquerque Journal - "2018 NAIOP awards" 2. Truth Out - "From Insects to Starfish, We’re Edging Toward Biological Annihilation" 3. Glass on Web - "University of New Mexico and Revolutionary Windows" 4. Press Release Point - "UNM hosts Fall...

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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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