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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...

1,300 and growing. That is number of Veterans and their dependents attending The University of New Mexico. As this student population expands, so does the need to understand how to help these students succeed. Veterans typically don’t have much in common...

The complex web of benefits available to Veterans in New Mexico has just become a little easier to navigate with the help of two graduate students in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OI&LS) program at UNM.   OI&LS students Brianna...

At The University of New Mexico, we are a community of unique perspectives. The role of supporting students is shared by all departments across campus. One of these departments may not be known by many Lobos, but is the reason why hundreds of students...

Recruit, retain, graduate—it’s a military and Veteran’s initiative at The University of New Mexico organized with the goal of better supporting the presence of this community on campus. To engage Veterans and military members, the Student Veterans of...

The University of New Mexico has a long tradition of honoring its Veterans and military service members. This year, on the observed date, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be two events to mark the University’s appreciation of Veterans and their...