College of Arts & Sciences

A new study indicates the prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have now grown to 1 in 40, a jump from the rate of 1 in 65 published just two years ago. Indeed, ASD is now the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorder in the U.S.  Social...

People die. All the time. From many causes, including old age, disease, accidents, murder. But researchers can learn from these deaths. Heather Edgar, forensic anthropologist at The University of New Mexico Office of Medical Investigator (OMI) and...

Jeremy Hogeveen, an assistant professor in the Psychology Department at The University of New Mexico, has been designated a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS). The annual APS Rising Star list recognizes outstanding...

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has approved a joint grant of $2 million to increase the number of students pursuing associate and bachelor’s degrees in the humanities and to support the transfer of humanities students from Central New Mexico Community...

Following a competitive search, Derek A. Hamilton has been named assistant vice president for research at The University of New Mexico effective Jan. 1, 2019. “I am very pleased that Dr. Hamilton agreed to join UNM’s research leadership team,” said...

The University of New Mexico's Office of the Vice President for Research and the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) Department annually compile a list of its top-10 research features during the course of the year. Below is the list of UNM's...

Annually, the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) Department compiles a list of its top-10 general news stories during the course of the year. Below is the list of UNM's top-10 general news stories for 2018. The stories are in random...

The UNM Society of Physics Chapter was recognized nationally recently as an Outstanding Chapter for 2017-18 by the American Institute of Physics. The SPS Outstanding Chapter Awards are determined each academic year after a careful review of information,...

The University of New Mexico winter break is set for Friday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Many departments on campus will be closed or have abbreviated hours throughout this time. Check the hours of the office you plan to visit. Below is a list of...

It’s the holiday season and the time of year when there are plenty of libations at nearly every event and or celebration. However, you may not be aware of all the ingredients in your favorite libation, especially if that drink is apple cider. New...