1,300 and growing. That is number of Veterans and their dependents attending The University of New Mexico. As this student population expands, so does the need to understand how to help these students succeed. Veterans typically don’t have much in common...
The University of New Mexico’s Veterans Resource Center, along with President Garnett S. Stokes and Provost Chaouki Abdallah, host two training workshops for those in the campus community who work with student veterans in any capacity. The workshops are...
Recruit, retain, graduate—it’s a military and Veteran’s initiative at The University of New Mexico organized with the goal of better supporting the presence of this community on campus. To engage Veterans and military members, the Student Veterans of...
The University of New Mexico has a long tradition of honoring its Veterans and military service members. This year, on the observed date, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be two events to mark the University’s appreciation of Veterans and their...
This Tuesday, March 28 student Veterans and active members of the military and their supporters are encouraged to participate in the Student Veterans Sound Off Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in UNM’s Student Union Building (SUB) Ballrooms A, B and C. UNM ...
More than 200 employers and1,200 post-secondary schools were recently designated as “Military Friendly®” by Victory Media. Of these recipients, UNM was designated a Top 10 institution in the Tier One Research category and the only institution in any...
The University of New Mexico is honoring its Veterans and military service members on Veterans Day, this Friday, Nov. 11 with a formal flag ceremony by the UNM Joint Service ROTC Color Guard at 9 a.m. within the Alumni Memorial Chapel. UNM President...
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2014 an average of 20 Veterans died by suicide each day and that number continues to grow. To put this into perspective, Veterans, despite accounting for 8.5 percent of the total U.S. population,...
The University of New Mexico has always had a strong commitment to honor veterans and their family members attending the University. This year, a record number of UNM vets turned out to celebrate their upcoming graduation at a ceremony presented by UNM’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC).
It was in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 that fighting ceased between the Allied Forces and the Germans in World War I. The date became known as Armistice Day, and later Veteran’s Day…a time when Americans honor those who have ...
Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects. In two recent studies...
You might have walked past it before. Unassuming, placed in a turquoise metal frame near the edge of Smith Plaza before it was renovated. An aging bell weathering the elements of time and the New Mexico sky. But that’s not why you should stop, you should...
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes will deliver her State of the University address on the same date that marks her 200th day in office. The State of the University Address is Monday, Sept. 17 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the UNM Student Union...
University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes has named Loretta Martinez as chief legal counsel. This is Stokes’ first permanent leadership appointment since she took office in March of this year. “Ms. Martinez brings a proven record of leadership,...
Visualize the following: The Earth’s climate swings between cold glacial and warm interglacial periods; the last glacial interval was about 20,000 years ago; sea level was about 126 meters (413 feet) below modern sea level at that time; and the Holocene,...
The UNM Alumni Association has announced the dates for Homecoming 2018. The festivities begin Monday, Sept. 24 and run through Saturday, Sept. 29. This year’s theme is Wolfstock: Peace, Love and Lobos. Homecoming 2018 will keep with tradition—it'll be a...
The annual burning of the Aggie will take over Johnson Field later this week as The University of New Mexico gets ready to take on rival New Mexico State University this Saturday in Las Cruces. More than 3,000 students are expected at Red Rally, which...
The UNM Foundation and The University of New Mexico have announced that after nine years as CEO and president of the UNM Foundation, Henry Nemcik is planning his retirement. He remains in his current role until the new CEO is hired and the transition is...
In a comprehensive effort to right-size its Athletics Department due to budgetary, Title IX and Mountain West Conference alignment considerations, University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes and Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez released a...
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census makes its way into American households, representing the purported aim of our forefathers to see every person in the nation counted, and to use those numbers to determine representation in congress. As the 2020 census...
1. Albuquerque Journal - "UNM president plans to convene new ethics advisory group"
2. Los Alamos Daily Post - "Opening Reception For ‘Sculpture Vessels’ Wednesday"
3. National Science Foundation - "UNM, USF scientists find stable sea levels during...
Associate Professor Gabriel Sanchez specializes in American politics. His research largely explores the political behavior of racial and ethnic populations in the United States, Latino health policy, and the congressional behavior of Latino and...
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.
Are you ready for Red Rally? The Spirit Marching Band is – join them and several UNM sports teams at the annual burning of the Aggie Thursday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. on Johnson Field.
Five photos stitched together show the full glory of the newly renovated Smith Plaza! There was a big turnour to the official ribbon cutting ceremony, featuring President Garnett S. Stokes and several other speakers who were instrumental in helping see the project through to completion.
have been a hit as Lobos return to the pack for the fall semester. Each day of the week holds a new opportunity to learn the depth of the UNM campus community—its departments and programs. At UNM, each of us defines all of us.
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