The University of New Mexico has once again earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Top Ten School designation, ranking 8th among R1 institutions. Institution rankings are determined through a combination of methods including a comprehensive survey...
The Military Friendly ratings program recently named The University of New Mexico a 2021-2022 Military Friendly Gold University. The designation positions UNM as a desired destination for military-affiliated students within New Mexico and throughout the...
Each Veteran’s Day The University of New Mexico has a long-standing tradition of honoring its veterans, military service members and their families; while the pandemic has limited in-person gatherings, Lobos from across campus will celebrate...
In Spring 2020 UNM Graduate Studies announced a new initiative that will waive fees for active military personnel and veterans on applications to graduate school. The cost to submit an application...
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the country, the Northwest region of New Mexico was one of the hardest hit areas; inspiring local veterans to take action to ensure families were not left without food and other essential items. “This pandemic...
The University of New Mexico hosted community, military and academic leaders from across North America for a Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies. The regional conference, only the...
As a part of The University of New Mexico’s efforts to broaden and deepen efforts to prevent sexual misconduct on and around campus, UNM will be hosting a regional discussion with the Department of the Navy titled “A Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault...
Eighteen men and woman who served in the United States Armed Forces were recognized at a special graduation ceremony. The UNM Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) held its Fall 2019 Graduation, celebrating student veteran graduates and their...
The University of New Mexico is recognizing the significant contributions of its students serving in the Armed Forces and as first responders. Heroes Day at UNM is Saturday, Nov. 23 during the UNM Football game against Air Force....
A forum to address constituent safety concerns at the University of New Mexico is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. via Zoom, with members of the University of New Mexico Police Department (UNMPD), Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Federal Bureau...
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...
This summer, middle and high school students from around New Mexico took part in a unique field trip to pique their interest in engineering and science fields, thanks to a partnership between The University of New Mexico School of Engineering and the...
The Spanish arrived from Europe in what would eventually become the United States nearly 500 years ago and began to mix with indigenous people they met and conquered. Native Americans, Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans, Caribbean islands, and...
Liping Yang, assistant professor of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at The University of New Mexico, was chosen to participate in the 2022 cohort of the TRELIS project, Training and...
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...
Incoming high school seniors are being given an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific methods thanks to a new program at UNM funded by the National Science Foundation. Led by Associate Professor, Terefe Habteyes in the Department of...
Research has shown that there is a strong positive connection between library instruction and students’ confidence in their ability to achieve long-term academic success. It is because of this connection that the College of University Libraries &...
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...
The University of New Mexico celebrated the graduating Classes of 2020 and 2021 inside University Arena, The Pit for the first time in two years due to the pandemic. Congratulations to one and all!!