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New and returning Lobos are invited to learn about UNM’s robust network of campus advocates at an upcoming virtual event. “Let’s Get Chat-Tea!," hosted by the LGBTQ Resource Center, LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center and UNM Women’s Resource Center, is an...

At a recent UNM Board of Regents meeting, Student Regent Melissa Henry and two colleagues asked the University community to join them in recognizing Denim Day on Wednesday, April 24.  Organized by Peace Over Violence, Denim Day brings together ...

Annually, students at The University of New Mexico are required to participate in sexual assault prevention training. With the new semester underway, students should expect news on a new program aimed at creating a safer campus for Lobos.  During...

With classes back in session, universities across the U.S., including here at UNM, are going into what is known as The Red Zone—a time where students’ health and safety are more at risk. #ReclaimTheRed, sponsored by LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center, is a...

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...

The University of New Mexico is working to create a safe environment for all members of the UNM community. As part of this ongoing initiative, UNM now mandates that all students receive in-person, interactive training called “The Grey Area.”  

The Dean of Students Office hosts a panel discussion titled “Student Free Speech: Know your Rights and Responsibilities" on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the UNM Student Union Building Atrium.   The panel of speakers includes First Amendment...

A recent survey of students at The University of New Mexico shows a majority of students believe UNM is doing a good job of educating, preventing and responding to sexual misconduct and assault. However, some students are still at a higher risk of being...

Sexual assault is one of the most disturbing issues on college campuses nationwide. It has always been a concern at The University of New Mexico, but attention has been heightened over the past few years, beginning with some high profile cases involving...

The LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center, a new office designed to provide information and support to students and university community members dealing with sexual violence, misconduct, and harassment, is now open on the University of New Mexico campus.