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Berman named acting dean of UNM’s Anderson School of Management

December 17, 2018

Interim Provost Richard L. Wood announced today the appointment of Shawn Berman as acting dean of the Anderson School of Management (ASM) effective Jan. 1, 2019. During this time, ASM Dean Craig White will serve as interim senior vice president for...

Smith Plaza design team wins award

December 17, 2018

If you’ve crossed campus in the last several months, you’ve no doubt walked through the completely renovated Smith Plaza—a space considered the “heart” of UNM. The project which was completed just in time for the beginning of the fall 2018 semester was...

UNM Press book honored by PEN America Literary Awards

December 17, 2018

University of New Mexico Press author Sarah Viren’s debut book, “MINE: Essays”, has been longlisted for PEN America’s 2019 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. The award honors a published book that exemplifies the dignity and...

Sugar in your cider

By Steve Carr December 15, 2018

It’s the holiday season and the time of year when there are plenty of libations at nearly every event and or celebration. However, you may not be aware of all the ingredients in your favorite libation, especially if that drink is apple cider. New...

Finding your place in the pack

By Victoria Pena-Parr December 14, 2018

When students leave for college, they hope to find their home away from home, and graduate, Jessica Carlton, was able to find just her place here at UNM. When Carlton first started attending UNM in 2012, she knew she wanted the full UNM experience, and...

Knowing the value of a diploma

By Katie Williams December 14, 2018

Just two days after his 20th birthday, Jesse Preciado made a commitment that would ultimately affect most of his daily thoughts. It’s been nearly two decades and the relationship that took him to the Middle East to see and experience many things he finds...

Facilities Management announces Winter Setback program

December 13, 2018

As in years past, to conserve both financial and environmental resources, The University of New Mexico and the Facilities Management Department (FM) will implement the Winter Setback Program. The program, which will run from Dec. 21, 2018 through Jan....

UNM Bookstores offer Last Minute Holiday Sale

December 13, 2018

Winter break is almost here and if you still need to fill some stockings stop by the UNM Bookstores including Main Campus and North Campus locations – Dec. 17 - 20 for the Last Minute Holiday Sale featuring great discounts on gifts, clothing, books and...

Two generations embracing higher education

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 13, 2018

When Alea White wears her cap and gown for commencement this Friday, collecting dual Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees – one in Journalism & Mass Communication and one in Psychology – from The University of New Mexico, she’ll be joined by an unusual...

UNM staff service project to help feed the homeless

December 13, 2018

Staff at The University of New Mexico are asked to 'pay it forward' at this year’s Staff Service Project by taking some time out of the holiday break to volunteer at The Rock at Noonday, a day shelter that serves the homeless and hungry in...

Duke City Diaries: UNM alums’ documentary series tells stories of redemption

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 12, 2018

The ancient Chinese principle of Yin and Yang states that “all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites,” such as, there can be no darkness without light and vice versa. This principle certainly holds true for modern life and urban...

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...

Intention and Impact – Fall Class of 2018

By UCAM December 12, 2018

Nearly 2,000 students will earn their degrees from The University of New Mexico as part of the Fall Class of 2018 – each one with an inspirational story sure to inspire others. Their commencement celebration is the culmination of many years of hard work,...

Two generations embracing higher education

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 13, 2018

'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...

Knowing the value of a diploma

By Katie Williams December 14, 2018

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...

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...

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...

Class inspires Sabrina Baca to take risk in theater

December 11, 2018

It’s safe to say Sabrina Baca has worked hard towards her degree. Baca is a theater major receiving a Bachelor of Arts that took five-and-a-half years, switching her major, and three different campuses to complete. Right out of high school in Belen,...

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UNM in the News

Headlines for December 17

1. Albuquerque Journal - "UNM Press donates books to U.S. troops" 2. Albuquerque Journal - "Groups help veterans with range of needs" 3. Albuquerque Journal - "Perils of holiday cheer" 4. Albuquerque Journal - "Powerful reads: Book of the week...

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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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