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Tasmanian 'devil in disguise' is key puzzle piece for understanding supercontinents

A new paper recently released in Geology by researchers Jacob Mulder, Karl Karlstrom, and other Australian colleagues provides a new dataset that may resolve the more than three decades-long debate about which continents were adjacent to southwestern USA...

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Silent Lights 2018

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Smith Plaza Completion

UNM SPA director honored by Universidad de Guadalajara

By Rachel Whitt August 01, 2018

School of Public Administration Director Bruce Perlman was honored by the University of Guadalajara, because of the institute’s unique ties to UNM. “Three of the last five General Rectors, or presidents, of UdG have been graduates of the UNM Master of...

Campus student leaders honored

By Rachel Whitt April 23, 2018

In recognition of their academic success and campus leadership, eight University of New Mexico students were named Clauve Outstanding Seniors for 2018. Noah Brooks, Hallie Brown, Sara Collins, Gabe Gallegos, Afra Hussain, Maria Kelly, Noah Michelsohn...

Institute for Medieval Studies presents ‘Sacred Objects and Places of the Middle Ages’

April 18, 2018

For more than 30 years, The University of New Mexico and the Institute for Medieval Studies (IMS) have collaborated to present the Spring Lecture Series, an annual celebration of world-class scholarship and research to the UNM campus community. This...

UNM ‘greening’ initiative recognized by Irish Consulate

By Rachel Whitt April 12, 2018

The developing Irish Studies initiative at the University of New Mexico was recently highlighted by the Consulate of Ireland for the U.S. Southwest. “Thank you to all of our communities for making this year’s Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening campaign a...

Inspiring a sustainable generation

By Rachel Whitt April 09, 2018

Natasha Pineda embodies all the good things expected from an upcoming generation of millennials. The environmental communications student strolled up wearing lavender leggings and sporting mirrored pink sunglasses, with her lovable Rottweiler/Australian...

The Science of Balloon Fiesta

By Rachel Whitt October 06, 2017

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Duke City each year to watch nearly 600 balloons soar into the crisp blue New Mexico sunrise. Now a new exhibit designed and built by University of New Mexico...

Surviving an active shooter situation

June 15, 2017

The University of New Mexico is partnering with a national defense training center to teach people how to handle an active shooter situation. Global One Defense is offering a one-day, immersive and interactive Active Shooter Survival Training through...

UNM programs awarded funding to support immigrant students

By Rachel Whitt November 22, 2016

The University of New Mexico and the Mexican Consulate are helping students of Mexican origin succeed in higher education. UNM President Robert Frank and Consul of Mexico Efren Leyba signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony on the main campus,...

UNM regents approve Global & National Security Policy Institute

By Karen Wentworth February 15, 2016

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved a new university-wide, interdisciplinary Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI). The purpose is to enhance UNM standing across the country in National Security, broadly defined, to...

UNM alumni ranked third among Peace Corps’ top volunteer-producing HSIs

June 04, 2015

The Peace Corps recently announced its 2015 rankings of the top volunteer-producing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationwide, and University of New Mexico ranked No. 3 with 29 alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps.

Using modern technology to preserve the Zuni language

By Rachel Whitt November 01, 2018

Ancient human population histories revealed in Central and South America

November 08, 2018

You are not alone: supporting first generation students

By Rachel Whitt & Dorene DiNaro November 05, 2018

“I am first-generation.” That is the phrase used by 34 percent of college undergraduates in the United States to identify themselves as the first in their family to attend college. First-Generation Celebration Friday, Nov. 9 UNM Student Union...

The new registration process & what you need to know about it

By Rachel Whitt October 29, 2018

Students logging into LoboWeb to sign up for classes next month will notice changes to the registration process, and there are lots of resources available to help them understand how to use it. “The new process is more streamlined and user-friendly,”...

NM voters approve money for higher education, libraries

By Rachel Whitt November 07, 2018

'Claiming Social Security: Helpful Tips' featured topic for November Financial Wellness workshops

November 07, 2018

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Human Resources hosts two Financial Wellness workshops on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 12 to 1 p.m. on Main Campus at the UNM Business Center 1016, and Friday Nov. 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. on North Campus at the HSLIC...

UNM launches Grand Challenges Initiative Wednesday, Nov. 14

November 08, 2018

The University of New Mexico presents the Grand Challenges Initiative launch Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in SUB Ballroom C. Grand Challenges are problems of global, national and regional significance that require researchers to work...

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...

Celebrating bilingualism in New Mexico Spanish

November 12, 2018

New research on Spanish in New Mexico reveals that “bilinguals don’t mix up their languages, they mix and match.” Salón Ortega at the NHCC was filled to capacity recently to celebrate bilingualism in New Mexico and launch a new book, Bilingualism in the...

UNM professor elected as the vice president of Sociologists for Women in Society

November 08, 2018

The University of New Mexico’s Nancy López was recently elected as the vice president of Sociologists for Women in Society, serving a two-year term from 2019 through 2021. The Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) is an international organization of...

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Headlines for November 14

1. Travel and Tour World - "Chilean university wins 2018 Airbus GEDC Diversity Award" 2. MD Magazine - "Training Law/Medical Professionals & Detriments of Negligence" 3. East Carolina University - "YOUR OLD DENIM COULD BE USED TO REBUILD A HOME" 4....

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Lonna Atkeson

Professor Lonna Atkeson is a Regents' Lecturer and director of the Center for the Study of Voting, Elections and Democracy in the UNM Political Science Department. A national expert in the field of election administration, Atkeson's general research ...

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Christpher Robin - Mid Week Movie Series

October 30, 06:00AM

Monday Night Lecture Series - Chris Wilson

October 29, 11:30PM

Building a Bibliography with Zotero

October 29, 10:00PM

BSGP Dissertation Defense - Kuan Feng

October 29, 03:30PM

10th Conference on Metal Toxicity & Carcinogenesis from October 28-31, 2018

October 29, 12:00AM

IN-NOV-ACTION

October 28, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Men's Soccer vs Marshall

October 28, 01:00AM

School of Medicine Alumni Reunion

October 27, 11:30PM

New Mexico, University of Football at Utah State

October 27, 08:00PM

New Mexico, University of Women's Volleyball vs Air Force

October 27, 07:00PM

Fit for Fun 5k

October 27, 02:00PM

Dr. Kevin Miescke, Guest Horn Recital

October 27, 02:00AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Soccer at San Diego State

October 27, 02:00AM

IN-NOV-ACTION

October 27, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Swimming and Diving vs Northern Arizona

October 26, 07:00PM

Checkout Wellness - Open Reference Help

October 26, 06:00PM

Open Reference Help

October 26, 06:00PM

Indigenuity [Indigenous + Ingenuity]: Ancestor’s Consciousness in Research

October 26, 05:00PM

New Mexico, University of Cross Country vs Mountain West Championships

October 26, 04:00PM

Dermatology Grand Rounds-Case Session

October 26, 02:00PM

New Mexico, University of Women's Tennis vs UNM Halloween Invitational

October 26, 06:00AM

UNM Symphony Orchestra

October 26, 01:30AM

School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Awards

October 25, 11:30PM

Caregivers Journaling Support Group

October 25, 10:00PM

Multi-Site, Multi-IRB Studies

October 25, 09:00PM

Advanced NIH Grantsmanship

October 25, 08:00PM

REDCap Beyond the Basics

October 25, 08:00PM

What Was the Crime of the Men of Sodom? A Reconsideration of Genesis 19:1-13

October 25, 08:00PM

De-Stress With Essential Oils Workshop

October 25, 06:00PM

IPE Info Series

October 25, 06:00PM

Mark T Banker Author Event

October 25, 06:00PM

Good Clinical Practice Lab D

October 25, 03:00PM

UNM Wind Symphony

October 25, 01:30AM

Free Physics Demo Night: Astonishing Feats of Physics

October 25, 01:00AM

New Mexico’s First Filmmakers: Revisiting the Stars and Directors of the Silent Era

October 25, 12:30AM

Awareness Through Movement® - 4-week series

October 24, 11:45PM

Meet the Authors: Manuel Gonzalez

October 24, 09:00PM

Early Stage Breast Cancer

October 24, 07:00PM

UNMH BOT Native American Services Committee Meeting Notice

October 24, 07:00PM

Arts-in-Medicine Concert

October 24, 06:00PM

UNMH BOT Finance Committee Meeting Notice

October 24, 04:00PM

Open Access Week movie screening "Paywall: the business of scholarship"

October 24, 04:00PM

Be the Match Table

October 24, 03:00PM

Roman Salyutov, Guest Piano Recital

October 24, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Volleyball at UNLV

October 24, 12:00AM

Elizabeth Deuel's Letter: Confronting Sexual Politics in the Archives of Anthropology

October 23, 11:30PM

Virtual Reality Open House

October 23, 09:00PM

RedCap Basic Training

October 23, 08:00PM

Open Access Town Hall

October 23, 07:00PM

Awareness Through Movement® - 4-week series

October 23, 06:30PM

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Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance

UNM has a long-standing tradition of honoring and celebrating its Veterans, military service members, and their families.

Melting away midterm stress

Students met with therapy dogs outside Zimmerman Library as part of the annual Cuddle A Canine event, which creates an outlet for mid-semester anxiety.

Lobo Fridays

The day before Lobo football home games, Albuquerque and campus community members wear red to show their support—each of us defines all of us.

Balloon Fiesta

Students enjoying the hot air balloons landing on Johnson Field. In October, over 600 balloons dot the ABQ sky as part of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Homecoming Court 2018

A king and queen were crowned at halftime to celebrate Wolfstock, UNM's Homecoming celebration.

USS New Mexico Bell Rededication Ceremony

Celebrated in 14 cities across the U.S., Navy Week is designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity.

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UNM launches Grand Challenges Initiative

Ancient human population histories revealed in Central and South America

NM voters approve money for higher education, libraries

Using modern technology to preserve the Zuni language

Gutzler honored with 4th annual Community-Engaged Research Lectureship Award

Tasmanian 'devil in disguise' is key puzzle piece for understanding supercontinents

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