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It’s a typical scene from a movie or TV show about war veterans who have been in battle and have returned home safe. Suddenly fireworks go off, and a veteran, mentally transported back to the battlefield, hits the dirt, ready for an incoming mortal...

Veterans and their families were honored Monday during a Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance ceremony inside The University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel. Guest speaker and retired Lt. Col. Michael Tachias, who spent 34 years serving in the...

It’s time to bundle up and save at the UNM Bookstores on Main and North Campus with its Veteran’s Day Sale now through Nov. 14. The sale features a buy one get one 50 percnt off on all winter wear. Eligible items include all coats, jackets, vests,...

It’s a long-standing tradition that The University of New Mexico celebrates and honors its veterans, military service members and their families. This Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Veteran & Military Resource Center and Student Veterans of UNM –...

There is a difference in knowing something and truly understanding it. From calculus to chemistry understanding complex equations can be challenging. Add in family and job responsibilities as experienced by many UNM student Veterans and it’s easy to...

The University of New Mexico Veterans Resource Center (VRC) announced the passing of one of the founders of the Center and longtime advocate for Lobo Veterans, Lionel “Lee” St. Pierre.  St. Pierre, 70, passed away on Feb. 14 after a valiant fight...

VIQTORY, an organization that connects the military community to civilian employment and educational opportunities has released the 2019-2020 Military Friendly®​ ​Schools list. At the top of that list is The University of New Mexico (UNM) for its...

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is offering another Green Zone Training Program for UNM faculty and staff. In line with UNM’s commitment to create a challenging and supportive environment for its students, the VRC is committed to actualizing that...

Just two days after his 20th birthday, Jesse Preciado made a commitment that would ultimately affect most of his daily thoughts. It’s been nearly two decades and the relationship that took him to the Middle East to see and experience many things he finds...

College Factual released its 2019 national and state rankings for Best Anthropology Programs for Veterans and The University of New Mexico was at the top of the list. UNM’s Anthropology program is ranked 17 out of 260 for Veteran friendliness of all...