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According to a recent CNN report, many states, including New Mexico, require more training hours to receive a barber’s license than a police badge. Some states are even encouraging cosmetologists to receive victim response training. It’s part of why...

This year’s flu season has been tougher than most, but there’s still time to get a flu shot. UNM Students can receive a free flu shot at SHAC in dedication to "Take One for Raymond," an initiative began by the parents of former UNM student Raymond...

The University of New Mexico’s Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) and Recreational Services launches the Lobo Wellness program at a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UNM Student Union Building (SUB). The program is...

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) offers free flu shots on Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Lobos 18-years and older, while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome or appointments can be made by calling 505-277-3136. SHAC's Take One for Raymond...

If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, a simple, confidential questionnaire can determine what is wrong and what you can do for help. Whether for depression or another mental health issue, a mental health screening helps individuals to...

Students returning for classes this fall will find that The University of New Mexico has updated and will begin to enforce its Tobacco-Free policy on its main and branch campuses. New signage at the entrances to campus as well as notices affixed to...

Since 1929, The University of New Mexico has provided medical and counseling services to students in need. Known today as Student Health & Counseling, SHAC still delivers these services with extraordinary quality and value and wants to educate Lobos on...

Riley Del Rey will be the first in her family to graduate from college. She used her time at UNM to complete a degree in philosophy; and also to become secure in who she is as a transgender woman. She says UNM staff and faculty taught her the deep...

With work, school, relationships, homework and those dreaded finals, it’s no surprise that college students don’t get adequate sleep. But what’s surprising is what happens to your mind and body without those zzz’s. UNM Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)...

It’s a text no one wants to receive: a Lobo Alert warning the campus community one of its own has been sexually assaulted. Students immediately wonder if it was their friend or fellow student they see every day on their way to class – and according to...