The University of New Mexico will celebrate the fall class of 2024 in two separate commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec.13 at University Arena (commonly known as the Pit). The graduate ceremony for master’s and doctoral students...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Executive Producer Jeff Proctor sits down with Sophia Genovese, an attorney with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center. Genovese tells us how advocates and lawmakers are already working on new ways to push back against a...
The University of New Mexico announces the appointment of Daniel A. Jones as its new General Counsel, effective February 24, 2025. Jones brings a wealth of experience in higher education law and leadership to this crucial role at UNM. "We are thrilled...
The Global Education Office (GEO) wrapped up a vibrant and successful International Education Week (IEW), which took place November 18-22, 2024. The week-long celebration brought together students, faculty, and the Albuquerque community for a series of...
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has invited three finalists for the director of the Office of Institutional Analytics to present to campus in December. The following candidates will hold open forums. Each will be...
Institutions around the state unite to create New Mexico AI Consortium As interest in artificial intelligence development and economic opportunities continues to grow, institutions across the state have united to create the New Mexico Artificial...
The Institute for American Indian Education (IAIE) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Dec. 6. The celebration takes place at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center from 3 to 6 p.m. in Chaco I and Chaco II rooms. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages...
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently announced the founding of a new Facilities Data Team within Institutional Support Services (ISS) as part of a larger initiative to elevate campus operations through data-driven decision-making. This dedicated...
The University of New Mexico Bookstores are bringing festive cheer to campus this holiday season with its annual Holiday Sales Event on Friday, Dec. 6. During this special day, UNM students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take...
Researchers at The University of New Mexico examined the effects of consuming cannabis on nausea symptoms from five minutes to one-hour post-cannabis consumption and showed that using Cannabis results in an average symptom improvement of nearly 4 points...
Institutions around the state unite to create New Mexico AI Consortium As interest in artificial intelligence development and economic opportunities continues to grow, institutions across the state have united to create the New Mexico Artificial...
Abrianna Morales, a 2023 graduate, has been named one of the 32 U.S. recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. The award provides full funding for two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s leading academic...
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes announced the appointment of Fernando Lovo as the next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Lovo joins UNM from the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as an Executive Senior Associate...
Many people understand the environment as a force of nature that cannot favor or disfavor different populations. However, similar to all things on Earth, the environment is subject to human influences. Unfortunately, these influences often tend to lower...
The University of New Mexico announces the appointment of Daniel A. Jones as its new General Counsel, effective February 24, 2025. Jones brings a wealth of experience in higher education law and leadership to this crucial role at UNM. "We are thrilled...
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) will publish a series of stories highlighting immigration issues and concerns. The series is titled Immigration: A Look at the Issues. To help set the background for the...
Your favorite celebrity can often influence parts of your life through the music you listen to or even the outfits you wear but could a celebrity also influence who you vote for in an election? That's a question many researchers, including University of...
Language matters—spiritually, culturally, emotionally. Written and spoken words are an art form, a way for values and traditions to be passed down for generations. When a language is lost, part of that culture is lost. By the same measure, when language...
The University of New Mexico will be closed for Winter Break beginning Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. UNM wishes one and all a safe and happy holiday season!
This year a new balloon can be spotted in the sky, 'Cherry On Top,' the official University of New Mexico hot air balloon. UNM and Rainbow Ryders, Inc. revealed the new UNM hot air balloon ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as 'Cherry On Top' made its first public appearance on Johnson Field.
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