This week on New Mexico in Focus, Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sits down with Sophia Genovese, an attorney with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center. Genovese tells us how advocates and lawmakers are already working on new ways to push back against a...
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently announced the founding of a new Facilities Data Team within Institutional Support Services (ISS) as part of a larger initiative to elevate campus operations through data-driven decision-making. This dedicated...
The University of New Mexico Bookstores are bringing festive cheer to campus this holiday season with its annual Holiday Sales Event on Friday, Dec. 6. During this special day, UNM students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, senior producer Lou Divizio and journalist Shaun Griswold consider what's next for Indigenous communities as the nation braces for a second Trump administration. In an interview that first aired on Indigenous Peoples’...
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has released its first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory in a decade, offering a snapshot of the institution’s carbon footprint and signaling its commitment to environmental sustainability. This GHG inventory is one of...
The University of New Mexico (UNM) and Lobo Energy Incorporated (LEI) are excited to announce their collaboration with Yearout Energy, an Energy Systems Group (ESG) company, on a significant initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and operational...
The University of New Mexico Bookstore is excited to announce its annual Cyber Sale, offering 30% off all Lobowear and spirit merchandise, running from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2. In addition to the discount, customers will...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Executive Producer Jeff Proctor speaks with the legal and policy directors from the ACLU of New Mexico about what a second Trump administration could mean for civil rights protections in our state. In their two-part...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, KUNM’s Megan Kamerick speaks with two computer science experts about their work pushing elected officials to create privacy guardrails on artificial intelligence. In this two-part interview, Santa Fe Institute Professor...
Researchers at The University of New Mexico examined the effects of consuming cannabis on nausea symptoms from five minutes to one-hour post-cannabis consumption and showed that using Cannabis results in an average symptom improvement of nearly 4 points...
Institutions around the state unite to create New Mexico AI Consortium As interest in artificial intelligence development and economic opportunities continues to grow, institutions across the state have united to create the New Mexico Artificial...
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes announced the appointment of Fernando Lovo as the next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Lovo joins UNM from the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as an Executive Senior Associate...
The University of New Mexico announces the appointment of Daniel A. Jones as its new General Counsel, effective February 24, 2025. Jones brings a wealth of experience in higher education law and leadership to this crucial role at UNM. "We are thrilled...
Many people understand the environment as a force of nature that cannot favor or disfavor different populations. However, similar to all things on Earth, the environment is subject to human influences. Unfortunately, these influences often tend to lower...
Your favorite celebrity can often influence parts of your life through the music you listen to or even the outfits you wear but could a celebrity also influence who you vote for in an election? That's a question many researchers, including University of...
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) will publish a series of stories highlighting immigration issues and concerns. The series is titled Immigration: A Look at the Issues. To help set the background for the...
“The Hispanic culture is rich in tradition. That’s what makes us unique – New Mexico is a perfect example of that.” The University of New Mexico Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo "Cheo" Torres said it best, pointing to the array of traditions...
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has invited three finalists for the director of the Office of Institutional Analytics to present to campus in December. The following candidates will hold open forums. Each will be...
The University of New Mexico will be closed for Winter Break beginning Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. UNM wishes one and all a safe and happy holiday season!
This year a new balloon can be spotted in the sky, 'Cherry On Top,' the official University of New Mexico hot air balloon. UNM and Rainbow Ryders, Inc. revealed the new UNM hot air balloon ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as 'Cherry On Top' made its first public appearance on Johnson Field.
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