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From the moment the first African slaves were brought to the shores of Virginia and sold to the colonists there in 1619, the battle for education for African-Americans has been hard-fought and often cruel. As the groundbreaking New York Times 1619 series...

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in Student Affairs?  Why people choose the field as their profession, and choose to stay there long term?  What makes the field so appealing?  The Division of Student Affairs can answer those questions and more next...

For the past several years, the BeKind UNM team has collected teddy bears for the Albuquerque Police Department to give out to youth in our community who need a bit of comforting and love. This past February, the teddy bear donation drive brought in over...

The holidays can be a rough time for some members of our community—especially those experiencing homelessness. The UNM Children’s Campus recognizes these families may not be able to afford toys for their children and have organized a toy drive to help...

For many people when they’re young, they grow-up dreaming of going to college, starting a family and succeeding in a chosen career. For many, however, the only certain part of that scenario is the growing-up part. Luckily for student-parents at The...

“I really love working in Student Affairs because this is a place where people truly want to help other people—and regardless of how you want to help them, you can find a home at Student Affairs,” says UNM Career Facilitator Marty Apodaca.  Ask any...

Once again, The University of New Mexico’s Division of Student Affairs hosts the “We Are Student Affairs” Bingo game this summer to help familiarize students with the programs and services in the Division. The challenge, which began May 29 and continues...

Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo “Cheo” Torres has appointed Ryan Lindquist, as director of The University of New Mexico Student Activities Center. Lindquist has been serving as interim director since the retirement of Debbie Morris last...

The University of New Mexico hosts a Smith Plaza renovation ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. on Smith Plaza—south of Zimmerman Library, north of the Student Union Building (SUB).  The brief ceremony will feature information from...

The longtime vision of creating a “great room” in the heart of The University of New Mexico (UNM) campus will soon become a reality. Construction is scheduled to begin on the Smith Plaza renovation project on Dec. 18, with fencing being the first notable...