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N.M. Supreme Court Chief Justice Judith Nakamura to deliver fall commencement keynote

December 09, 2018

One of The University of New Mexico’s own will deliver the keynote address at the 2018 Fall Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14. UNM School of Law alumna Judith Nakamura, chief justice, New Mexico Supreme Court, will present the keynote...

UNM partnership revitalizes rural communities

By Rachel Whitt December 08, 2018

Students at the UNM School of Architecture and Planning (SAAP) are learning essential real-world skills, while simultaneously boosting economic innovation in rural New Mexico. Tim Castillo, associate professor and associate dean of SAAP, co-founded the...

Smith elected to the International Biogeography Society board

December 07, 2018

University of New Mexico Department of Biology Professor Felisa Smith was recently elected to the board as president-elect of the International Biogeography Society (IBS). Founded in 2001, the IBS is the primary forum for biographers worldwide. The IBS...

Was rabbit on the menu?

By Katie Williams December 06, 2018

Picture this, you’re hungry, you have a family to feed, and your taste buds can only be satiated by the familiar flavor of large mammal meat. But, what if those large animals were difficult to find, would you settle for something smaller, less tasty—more...

Master gardener for campus and community

By Steve Howe December 06, 2018

During the week of the 2018 New Mexico State Fair, while half a million fairgoers were taking in concerts, riding rides, and gobbling down all things fried, Master Gardener Cody Alvstad was at work off the midway in the Floriculture Building. Alvstad...

University of New Mexico School of Law welcomes new professors

December 06, 2018

The University of New Mexico School of Law has welcomed two full-time faculty members, Assistant Professor of Law Sonia M. Gipson Rankin, and Associate Professor of Law Laura Spitz. “We are very pleased to have these new professors join our law school...

NMiF visits with Congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland

December 06, 2018

This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant sits down with one of the state’s newest members of the U.S. Congress. Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) made history last month by becoming one of the first female Native American candidates to win a spot in...

UNM utilizes several methods of communication during inclement weather

December 05, 2018

During times of inclement weather, The University of New Mexico utilizes several methods of communication to alert the campus community with specific information about the Albuquerque campus regarding weather-related closures and delays including...

2018 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award winners announced

December 05, 2018

The five winners of the 2018 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award will be honored in an upcoming ceremony that all are welcome to attend. Kevin Brown, John D. Couch, Glenda Johnson, Katherine Love and Tracy Wenzl were named award recipients this year...

Cannabis and communication course offered in spring 2019

By Autumn Barber December 04, 2018

The University of New Mexico’s Communication and Journalism Department will offer a Cannabis and Communication course for the 2019 spring semester. Cannabis and Communication, CJ 293, will give students the opportunity to learn about communication of...

The UNM story continues to unfold

By Rachel Whitt & Ethan Rule November 30, 2018

Since its successful launch of UNM’s branding initiative in 2015, the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) department has continued implementing ways to expand UNM’s positive image across the state, nation and world. The latest brand touchpoint...

Was rabbit on the menu?

By Katie Williams December 06, 2018

Lobo alumni family unveils Nob Hill bookstore

By Rachel Whitt November 29, 2018

Kelly, Steve, Seth, Jalila and Max Brewer are self-admitted ‘book people’ and they are on a mission to provide Nob Hill with a place for other bibliophiles to gather, create, enjoy and connect. Three of the five Brewers are proud UNM Alumni and when they...

Making waves in ultrasound technology

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 04, 2018

After decades of medical dramas filling our TV screens, the figure of a technician wielding an ultrasound wand is so prolific, it’s easily called to mind. Even if you’ve never needed an internal abdominal exam, the steps are familiar: The clear, cool gel...

Late Night Breakfast helps students prep for finals

December 03, 2018

As finals week approaches, students are preparing to pull some late nights, and naturally late nights call for a late-night breakfast. The University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building (SUB) hosts its annual Late Night Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 9 in...

PNM pledges support to UNM partnership

By Rachel Whitt December 03, 2018

New Mexico’s largest electricity provider is powering a contest aimed at boosting student’s math scores across the state. The UNM-PNM Statewide High School Math Contest promotes mathematics education in grades seven through 12. It was originally...

Jesse Alemán selected as associate dean of Graduate Studies

November 30, 2018

Graduate Studies has announced the selection of Jesse Alemán as their next associate dean. The selection committee was impressed with, "Alemán’s energy and passion for Graduate Studies at The University of New Mexico." Dean Julie Coonrod notes,...

Finding Rural in Deming, New Mexico

By Rachel Whitt November 28, 2018

Far to the southwest part of the state, just above the boot-heel, a group of interdisciplinary and collaborative University of New Mexico scholars are exploring how architecture and design are impacting the economic landscape of Deming. Tim...

UNM Women’s Resource Center awarded $300,000 grant

By Elizabeth Dwyer December 04, 2018

The University of New Mexico’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) was awarded a $300,000 grant through the Office on Violence Against Women's "Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program," one of...

University of New Mexico School of Law welcomes new professors

December 06, 2018

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UNM in the News

Headlines for December 7

1. Gallup Sun - "NMPED releases official educator preparation scorecards" 2. Ruidoso News - "Free book outlines path to heart-healthy life" 3. Las Cruces News - "For New Mexico’s autistic children, diagnosis may take years — putting a hold on...

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Faculty Experts

UNM faculty expert on foreign relations – Emile Nakhleh

Dr. Emile Nakhleh is a research professor and coordinator of National Security Programs at UNM. Nakhleh is a retired Senior Intelligence Service Officer, a National Intelligence Council Associate and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Since ...

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