Visiting Center for Regional Studies (CRS) scholar in residence, Anita Huizar-Hernández, present a talk titled “Forging the Southwest” on Wednesday, April 18 at 2 p.m. in the Waters Room at Zimmerman Library. In the late 19th century, a man James...
Given the area’s rich, manifold history, the quest for knowledge about New Mexico and the Southwest is boundless. The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) at The University of New Mexico embodies that quest announcing visiting appointments for Dr. Anita...
Amy Gore, an American Literary Studies doctoral candidate in the University of New Mexico English Department, has been named the 2016-17 Center for Regional Studies Hector Torres Fellow. Before entering UNM’s doctoral program, Gore previously taught...
The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) is requesting project proposals from UNM departments that address historical and emerging trends relating to the peoples and cultures of the greater Southwest. Those who submit proposals may apply for funding for...
Hal Holbrook was in Albuquerque recently. It wasn’t his first time. The first time was in 1959. Holbrook sat down with Aracely “Arcie” Chapa, manager of multimedia services for the Center for Regional Studies, for a video she is producing to help...
José Rivera, a Center for Regional Studies research scholar and professor in community and regional planning in the School of Architecture and Planning, recently received the first ever Acequia Scholar Award from the New Mexico Acequia Association. Rivera was honored for his years of academic service to acequias.
The University of New Mexico is planning a red carpet event to celebrate the release of the film “The University of New Mexico @ 125,” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The event is free and open to the public. ...
Students at The University of New Mexico will receive more funding from the state lottery scholarship than last year, according to new numbers released by the state Higher Education Department. Eligible UNM students will receive $2,294 per student/per...
For decades, scientists have conducted research centered around the five major mass extinctions that have shaped the world we live in. The extinctions date back more than 450 million years with the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction to the deadliest...
Changing Worlds 2020: The Campaign for UNM, the comprehensive fundraising campaign currently underway, just reached its $1 billion goal. The campaign, begun in 2006, had an original goal of $675 million to be met by 2014. The achievement of the original...
Ultra Health, a local medical cannabis dispensary along with various cannabis manufacturers, presented a donation in support of The University of New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Research Fund (MCRF) that will enable additional Veterans to enroll in a study...
As research data and technology become more prevalent, so does the need for people who can analyze it. Thanks to a new three-year, $250,000 grant, University Libraries and Learning Sciences will be able to work towards improving the quality, discovery...
When Rob Burford first got involved in Staff Council, it was because he saw a need for strong, fair leadership for campus employees. Now, five years later, the UNM Clery Act Compliance Officer is in the prime position to provide that, as he takes over as...
The sound of shrill whistles and chattering students float out of the Monte Vista Elementary School gym, meaning only one thing: race day for the teams and their balloon-powered cars. Mechanical engineering students at The University of New Mexico are...
The University of New Mexico academic advisors are critical to student success, making it important to recognize their excellence. This year the Provost Committee for Advising announced four recipients for the Excellence in Advising Award. The awardees...
The examination of ethnicity and identity – and the oppressions and privileges therein – has permeated everything from pop culture to think pieces to proactive social justice movements. We are surrounded by issues, questions and ruminations regarding...
The seal at The University of New Mexico will remain the same – for now. The UNM Board of Regents’ voted unanimously today to approve two of six recommendations to abolish the university seal, but stopped short of approving a complete change by removing...
1. Albuquerque Journal - "‘Forward thinking’: Actor glad to be part of series based on books by UNM alumnus"
2. Gallup Sun - "Newly minted UNM president visits Gallup branch"
3. Mother Jones - "Desert Bees Have Figured Out Something We’re All Going...
Nancy López is an associate professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico López directs and co-founded the Institute for the Study of “Race” and Social Justice, RWJF Center for Health Policy, which is in the process of creating a ...
UNM's newest president is getting to know students around New Mexico. She launched her statewide listening tour today, starting in Los Alamos. Follow her adventures on Twitter @PresidentStokes
Students, staff and faculty all took a break from finals-mania to join the Star Wars Day festivities in the SUB, including cookies, characters in costume and a photobooth.
UNM President Garnett S. Stokes visits with a prospective student and his father during the President's Student Social. President Stokes visited with students near the Duck Pond in-between classes to hear about their UNM experience.
The 2018 Miss Indian UNM Ceremony was recently held. Sarah Dennison was crowned as the 2018-2019 Miss Indian UNM. Dennison is from Tohatchi, N.M. — of the Navajo Nation — and is a pre-nusring student.
The 10th annual Sustainability Expo went off without a hitch, introducing students to more sustainabile ways of living. There was also a thriving grower's market.
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