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It seems like every day the news reports on another conflict-of-interest breach by elected officials, judges or other high-profile individuals. But universities are also susceptible to conflicts of interest. The University of New Mexico is committed to...

The University of New Mexico is entering a new phase of strengthening accessibility for students, faculty, staff and community members on the main campus in Albuquerque. “Accessibility is only the first step as we’re moving towards universal design...

Two existing groups at The University of New Mexico are combining under one banner. The newly unveiled Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (OCEEO) merges the already existing offices of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. Historically...

The U.S. Department of Education recently released its long-awaited Title IX Final Rule. Compared to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that was published in 2018, the new regulations have more than 50 substantive changes, meaning UNM has a lot of...

The University of New Mexico’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) continues its efforts involving civil rights investigations amid the coronavirus pandemic and has released a series of Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19 and those...

There is still time for departments and student groups to sign up for the ‘Protect the Pack’ rally. The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is hosting the event on Wednesday, April 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Smith Plaza. The event is in conjunction with...

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...

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...

Students at The University of New Mexico were encouraged to take their learning outside the classroom as part of a new, weeklong initiative to teach self-awareness, the mitigation of danger as well as overall safety support. Safety Week, sponsored by...

The UNM Office of Equal Opportunity hosts an open house on Wednesday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at their office at 609 Buena Vista Dr. NE. The campus community is invited to stop for free coffee, breakfast burritos, chair massages and...