Athletics

President Garnett S. Stokes of The University of New Mexico (UNM) has appointed David Williams, currently serving as Assistant Vice President/Deputy Athletic Director, as the Interim Vice President/Director of Athletics, effective immediately. This...

University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez, whose seven-year tenure has witnessed tremendous successes for the Lobos on the field, in the classroom and in fundraising, has accepted a position as Vice President for...

A former University of New Mexico student-athlete is getting a rare invite this summer to further her future career in sports.

The University of New Mexico was presented with the esteemed Best Buildings Award from the Association of General Contractors (AGC) New Mexico for the UNM New Mexico Mutual Champions Training Center in the category of New Construction within $2.5 million...

Four years, three surgeries and three concussions, two states and one well-earned bachelor's degree–that’s just a few of the stats for UNM senior Syaire Riley.  The kind-hearted, hardworking winter graduate is flipping his tassel with a degree in...

The domino effect of how your body operates is a mystifying, but fascinating area of study. The question of ‘’why does this happen when I do that?’ generates a never ending search for answers within the College of Education & Human Sciences...

A memorial has been announced for beloved, former University of New Mexico gymnastics coach and professor Rusty Mitchell. He passed away at age 80 at the end of February. Mitchell will be honored at Johnson Gym, a space he called home for many years, on...

Due to the increased health risks posed by surging COVID-19 numbers and the emerging threat of the Omicron variant, The University of New Mexico Department of Athletics is announcing a change in the entry requirements for all events in The Pit.  The new...

The University of New Mexico has announced COVID-safe protocols for indoor events. At all indoor events hosted by UNM, including athletics, attendees must wear masks throughout the event unless actively drinking or eating, in accordance with the New...

Eddie Nuñez, who guided the University of New Mexico Athletic Department through COVID challenges not faced by any other Division I institution, was named the winner of the 2020-21 Mountain West Commissioner’s Award. This marks just the third time the...