Distinguished international relations scholar Rafael Velázquez Flores is visiting UNM this fall as the Fulbright Mexico Studies Chair. This position was created through a partnership between UNM’s Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) and the...
It’s not just time to say go Lobos, but go global! The dates have been set for International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment...
The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), in collaboration with Academic Affairs and ADVANCE at UNM, is seeking proposals for the Spring 2022 Program for Enhancing Research Capacity (PERC). PERC supports acquisition of shared...
Jacqueline (Jacque) Kocer, an UNM Anthropology doctoral student, is being honored with a 2021-22 American Fellowship by The American Association of University Women (AAUW). As one of the world’s oldest leading supporters of graduate women’s education,...
Innovate ABQ is expanding into more buildings downtown taking to heart its “grow from within” philosophy. The downtown Albuquerque area is committed to being a catalyst for start-ups and small businesses and now is expanding its operations to better...
Associate Professor Anna Nogar of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The University of New Mexico and UNM Mexico Studies Chair Lorena Ojeda-Dávila, professor at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, recently collaborated on a...
Every year, U.S. News and World Report releases rankings for select university and college programs across the country. Each year it focuses on different types of programs, sometimes ranking sciences and other times humanities, etc. Below are those...
Every two years, New Mexicans have the opportunity to take to the voting booth and approve funding that goes towards higher education through General Obligation Bonds. This year, the ballot will feature GO Bond C for Higher Education to help provide New...
Last year, Kristina M. Jacobsen, associate professor of Ethnomusicology and Anthropology (Ethnology) at The University of New Mexico, traveled to Italy on a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. The grant would allow...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“The Hispanic culture is rich in tradition. That’s what makes us unique – New Mexico is a perfect example of that.” The University of New Mexico Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo "Cheo" Torres said it best, pointing to the array of traditions...
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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