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Studying and creating in the laboratories of life

Studying the fundamentals of life – What exactly is it? How did it come into being? – is a practice nearly as ancient as the existence of humankind. Last December, Vice President for Research and Professor Gabriel Lopez led a contingent of faculty and...

UNM’s partnership with the Air Force Research Lab is changing the future of aerospace

At this very moment, there’s a tower on Sandia Crest sending experimental, high frequency microwaves across the city. Using frequencies outside the range of conventional electronics, this tower is used to collect data on potential electromagnetic signals...

UNM, CNM awarded $2 million grant from Mellon Foundation to increase graduates in the humanities

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...

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UNM Inspiring Lobos Graduates - 2018

UNMGives Campaign 2018

Hanging of the Greens - 2018

The University of New Mexico — Bookstore sells inexpensive safety devices

The Lobo Life - Dragon Lights Festival

National Latino organization hosts forum featuring New Mexico Latinas in politics

October 16, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) hosts a“Latinas in Politics” forum in partnership with ENLACE New Mexico, El Centro de la Raza and Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. om the Atrium at The University of...

'Summa Academia: Innovation in Graduate Education,' how to navigate the complex systems of graduate education

August 20, 2018

Graduate students at The University of New Mexico now have the opportunity to register for Summa Academia: Innovation in Graduate Education, a two-semester program where students will receive a professional development scholarship. Experienced Latina/o...

New program encourages student interest in behavioral health field

August 17, 2017

In New Mexico there are not enough resources to meet the need of our multilingual and multicultural community when it comes to mental/behavioral health. The providers in these fields do not reflect the demographics of the state’s population, meaning...

Applications now open for El Puente Research Fellows Program

August 01, 2017

El Centro is looking for students to serve as Graduate Research Fellows its El Puente Research Fellows Program. The fellowship will expose students to best practices in mentoring first generation, low income and minority students in higher education.

Campus resources teach graduating senior the value of mentorship

By Rachel Whitt May 11, 2017

Riley Del Rey will be the first in her family to graduate from college. She used her time at UNM to complete a degree in philosophy; and also to become secure in who she is as a transgender woman. She says UNM staff and faculty taught her the deep...

Humans of NM project highlights the state’s diverse culture

By Addison Flores-Thorpe April 19, 2017

Just how diverse is The Land of Enchantment? That’s the question that the Humans of New Mexico project hopes to answer by shining a light on the vibrant culture that the state has to offer.

UNM to host Honoring Culture: Advancing Social Justice Day

January 12, 2017

The University of New Mexico is hosting an Honoring Culture: Advancing Social Justice event on Friday, Jan. 20 from 10–1:30 p.m. in the SUB Atrium and Cornell Mall on the University’s main campus. The event is a collaborative effort, lead by El Centro de...

Migrant and seasonal farm worker students find a livelihood at UNM

August 17, 2016

The residential College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) was established to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll migrant and seasonal farm worker students and provide them with academic, social, and financial support to enable the completion of their...

Student groups host ethnic studies conference for local high schools

By Aaron Hilf September 24, 2015

More than 100 local high school students were on the University of New Mexico campus recently for the first ever Ethnic Studies High School Conference.

UNM El Centro de la Raza hosts Raza Junta 2015

By Mara Kerkez August 31, 2015

University of New Mexico El Centro de la Raza is hosting Raza Junta 2015 on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Ethnic Center Courtyard West.

UNM database of deceased people a national first

By Mary Beth King January 14, 2019

UNM student to study at the University of Cambridge as a Churchill Scholar

January 17, 2019

Receiving the Churchill Scholarship is an honor bestowed upon a very select cohort of college students from across the U.S. The University of New Mexico’s Esteban Abeyta, a senior biochemistry major and honors minor, can now count himself as one of the...

Celebration of Life Service planned for former Dean of Students Karen Glaser

January 17, 2019

A Celebration of Life service for former Dean of Students at The University of New Mexico, Karen Glaser, will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in the UNM Alumni Chapel. Glaser was the supervisor of core student life functions including residence...

UNM’s partnership with the Air Force Research Lab is changing the future of aerospace

By City Alive January 16, 2019

2019 New Mexico legislative session opens Tuesday

January 13, 2019

Boosting social functioning treatments for people with autism

January 16, 2019

National accolade for SA&P student

By Rachel Whitt January 04, 2019

A UNM graduate student is bringing national attention to the School of Architecture and Planning. Ke Vaughn Harding was recently honored with a 2018 Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) National Design Award. His project, Carson National...

UNM joins national initiative to combat bias

January 09, 2019

The University of New Mexico Student Activity Center is jumping aboard a bus tour that’s cruising across the country to combat bias. Research shows that the unconscious mind makes a majority of our decisions, and blind spots can narrow our vision and...

UNM's 2018 top-10 research features

January 03, 2019

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...

New report advises lawmakers on water resource issues

By Rachel Whitt January 17, 2019

Researchers at The University of New Mexico are wading through one of the state’s most prolific problems: water resources. Interdisciplinary researchers from across campus published a report titled “New Mexico Water: What Our Next Leaders Need to Know”...

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Headlines for January 18

1. Albuquerque Journal - "Open your mind" 2. Los Alamos Daily Post - "UNM-LA Hosts Meeting With Workforce Solutions Secretary And Local Leaders" 3. Los Alamos Daily Post - "Professor Warns Legislators: Get Serious On Climate" 4. ECN Magazine -...

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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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Christpher Robin - Mid Week Movie Series

October 30, 06:00AM

Monday Night Lecture Series - Chris Wilson

October 29, 11:30PM

Building a Bibliography with Zotero

October 29, 10:00PM

BSGP Dissertation Defense - Kuan Feng

October 29, 03:30PM

10th Conference on Metal Toxicity & Carcinogenesis from October 28-31, 2018

October 29, 12:00AM

IN-NOV-ACTION

October 28, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Men's Soccer vs Marshall

October 28, 01:00AM

School of Medicine Alumni Reunion

October 27, 11:30PM

New Mexico, University of Football at Utah State

October 27, 08:00PM

New Mexico, University of Women's Volleyball vs Air Force

October 27, 07:00PM

Fit for Fun 5k

October 27, 02:00PM

Dr. Kevin Miescke, Guest Horn Recital

October 27, 02:00AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Soccer at San Diego State

October 27, 02:00AM

IN-NOV-ACTION

October 27, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Swimming and Diving vs Northern Arizona

October 26, 07:00PM

Checkout Wellness - Open Reference Help

October 26, 06:00PM

Open Reference Help

October 26, 06:00PM

Indigenuity [Indigenous + Ingenuity]: Ancestor’s Consciousness in Research

October 26, 05:00PM

New Mexico, University of Cross Country vs Mountain West Championships

October 26, 04:00PM

Dermatology Grand Rounds-Case Session

October 26, 02:00PM

New Mexico, University of Women's Tennis vs UNM Halloween Invitational

October 26, 06:00AM

UNM Symphony Orchestra

October 26, 01:30AM

School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Awards

October 25, 11:30PM

Caregivers Journaling Support Group

October 25, 10:00PM

Multi-Site, Multi-IRB Studies

October 25, 09:00PM

Advanced NIH Grantsmanship

October 25, 08:00PM

REDCap Beyond the Basics

October 25, 08:00PM

What Was the Crime of the Men of Sodom? A Reconsideration of Genesis 19:1-13

October 25, 08:00PM

De-Stress With Essential Oils Workshop

October 25, 06:00PM

IPE Info Series

October 25, 06:00PM

Mark T Banker Author Event

October 25, 06:00PM

Good Clinical Practice Lab D

October 25, 03:00PM

UNM Wind Symphony

October 25, 01:30AM

Free Physics Demo Night: Astonishing Feats of Physics

October 25, 01:00AM

New Mexico’s First Filmmakers: Revisiting the Stars and Directors of the Silent Era

October 25, 12:30AM

Awareness Through Movement® - 4-week series

October 24, 11:45PM

Meet the Authors: Manuel Gonzalez

October 24, 09:00PM

Early Stage Breast Cancer

October 24, 07:00PM

UNMH BOT Native American Services Committee Meeting Notice

October 24, 07:00PM

Arts-in-Medicine Concert

October 24, 06:00PM

UNMH BOT Finance Committee Meeting Notice

October 24, 04:00PM

Open Access Week movie screening "Paywall: the business of scholarship"

October 24, 04:00PM

Be the Match Table

October 24, 03:00PM

Roman Salyutov, Guest Piano Recital

October 24, 01:30AM

New Mexico, University of Women's Volleyball at UNLV

October 24, 12:00AM

Elizabeth Deuel's Letter: Confronting Sexual Politics in the Archives of Anthropology

October 23, 11:30PM

Virtual Reality Open House

October 23, 09:00PM

RedCap Basic Training

October 23, 08:00PM

Open Access Town Hall

October 23, 07:00PM

Awareness Through Movement® - 4-week series

October 23, 06:30PM

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Spring 2019 Welcome Back Days

To kick off the semester, students were treated to treats and Lobo swag as they learned more about departments, resources and organizations at UNM.

Howlin' New Year

Welcome back to campus staff and faculty! Students return and classes commence Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

2018 Winter Break

The University of New Mexico will be closed for Winter Break Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. UNM wishes everyone a Happy Holiday season!

Late Night Breakfast

Over 650 students enjoyed a fun kick-off to fall finals week 2018 with free food and drinks, dancing, games and giveaways in the Student Union Building. The annual event also partners with UNM’s Center for Academic Program Support for anyone with last minute exam questions.

Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Awards

Congratulations to this year's recipients: John D. Couch, Kevin Brown, Katherine Love, Tracy Wenzl and Glenda Johnson! Thank you for the dedication and enthusiasm you bring to UNM.

Hanging of the Greens 2018

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members turned out for the traditional event and it was President Stokes' first Hanging of the Greens!

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