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UNM researcher studies ecological responses in a river with more and less water

By Steve Carr May 18, 2019

University of New Mexico graduate student Monika “Mo” Hobbs has been conducting research along the Chama River and El Vado Dam in northern New Mexico to attempt to learn how the flow of water affects invertebrates and their environment. Last year, Hobbs...

Let the journey begin

May 16, 2019

This past weekend, a group of nine Lobos — Navy Ensigns and Marine Corps Second Lieutenants — were commissioned into service to protect our nation and defend freedom. “This is the 75th class of Navy and Marine Corps officers commissioned through The...

UNM student research evaluates workplace and open space stress

By Rachel Whitt May 16, 2019

A UNM School of Architecture and Planning (SA&P) student’s assessment of work environments and public spaces led him to be listed among an elite group of 2019 CRIT Scholars. The award is given annually by the prestigious American Institute of...

Outstanding Lobos honored with prestigious scholarships

May 16, 2019

The Udall foundation recently announced the 2019 Udall Scholars and two Native American students from The University of New Mexico were recognized. Kianna Holian was awarded the scholarship and Jakeem Paul received the Honorable Mention. The Udall...

Council of University Presidents host documentary, discussion about dropout issue

May 16, 2019

As universities around the nation struggle to ensure disparate communities have access to higher education, New Mexico-based institutions are working to find solutions and discuss best practices to contend with socio-economic, cultural and geographical...

Streetlights, public safety and opioids this week's topics on NMiF

May 16, 2019

This week on New Mexico in Focus, producer Matt Grubs sits down with KUNM reporter Marisa Demarco to discuss her investigative series on the connection between broken streetlights and pedestrian deaths in Albuquerque’s International District. The opioid...

Office of the CIO hosts popular 'Tech Days' June 6-7

May 13, 2019

The University of New Mexico’s Office of the Chief Information Officer is hosting Tech Days 2019—an event that offers faculty, staff and students an exclusive opportunity to learn about new technologies on campus—on June 6 and June 7 in the UNM...

UNM Facilities Management hosts 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show

May 13, 2019

Join Facilities Management for their 3rdAnnual Car and Motorcycle Show on Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Service Building located at 1818 Camino del Servicio NE—enter from Tucker Ave. As a special feature, this...

Friday is Bike to Work Day

May 13, 2019

Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to come to work on two wheels this Friday for Bike to Work Day. Join the City of Albuquerque in participating in National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The UNM cycle stop will be on...

The teaching of Curanderismo traditional medicine through a free online course

By Cheo Torres May 13, 2019

Although my mother wasn’t a curandera — or traditional healer — she should have been one. Growing up on a rural farm away from populated areas made healthcare harder to come by. “Don’t you dare get sick,” she would say to me and my siblings. “And if you...

Notorious psychoactive chemical THC more important for therapeutic effects in cannabis than previously known

February 25, 2019

Researchers at The University of New Mexico recently solved a major gap in the scientific literature by using mobile software technology to measure the real-time effects of actual cannabis-based products used by millions of people every day. Contrary to...

Staff Appreciation Week features series of events

May 08, 2019

The UNM Staff Council and Employee Wellness are teaming up to host a Staff Appreciation Bingo that features a series of events to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week. UNM Staff is encouraged to participate in all events during the week to be entered into...

Sandia Labs and UNM sign collaborative national security agreement

By Kim Delker May 09, 2019

Sandia National Laboratories and The University of New Mexico are joining forces to bolster national security and advance science and engineering with an agreement signed May 7. The Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, or CRADA, will...

Lobos for Life | Class of 2019

By UCAM Staff May 04, 2019

The University of New Mexico Class of 2019 showcases the diligence, perserverance and grit it takes to overcome life's obstacles and succeed. At UNM, each of us defines all of us. We believe what makes us different, makes us strong. Each of the...

2019 Teaching Excellence Awards recognize UNM's outstanding educators

May 02, 2019

Each year, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at The University of New Mexico hosts its annual teaching awards to recognize outstanding work from faculty excelling in the classroom. This year, the Center for Teaching Excellence, Graduate Studies...

The teaching of Curanderismo traditional medicine through a free online course

By Cheo Torres May 13, 2019

UNM parking lot and campus road closures for summer 2019

May 13, 2019

Due to sidewalk and road restructuring, UNM Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) has announced several sections of roadway, on the south end of main campus, will be temporarily closed this summer. The closures on specific road/roadways are as...

Casias becomes naturalized U.S. citizen; earns doctorate in electrical engineering

By Victoria Peña-Parr May 09, 2019

Growing up, Lilian Casias was always encouraged to the break norm, and her parents wanted to give her every opportunity to be able to do so. Because of this in 1996, her parents packed up their lives and moved their family from Mexico to the United...

Let the journey begin

May 16, 2019

UNM Facilities Management hosts 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show

May 13, 2019

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UNM in the News

Headlines for May 17, 2019

UNM in the news Headlines for May 17 1. Phys.org - Museum volunteers discover new species of extinct heron at North Florida fossil site 2. FoodserviceDirector.com - Updating the bar for Gen Z 3. Gallup Sun - ‘Destination Health’ 4....

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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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