UNM students have the chance to play a pivotal role in the Albuquerque community through service to victims of crime. UNM partnered with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) to launch a new Victim Advocacy Corps (VAC) in Spring 2023,...
In times of strife, it can be incredibly challenging to find the light at the end of the tunnel. That’s the strenuous, but inspirational path UNM’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has taken with late student Natalie Jude. Jude passed away earlier this...
It’s no secret the UNM Women’s Resource Center welcomes and helps anyone who needs it with wide, open arms. Now, there’s a brand new mural on display which makes that message even clearer. Right when you walk into the WRC entrance off of Mesa...
The University of New Mexico is home to an array of campus resource centers and support programs that promote academic and communal success for all students, staff and faculty navigating campus life. Each center supports different elements of student...
Áine McCarthy has been named director for The University of New Mexico Women’s Resource Center (WRC) following a competitive national search. She began working at the WRC as an advocate supporting student survivors on campus, and most recently served in...
If you ask UNM senior Abrianna Morales for a moment of her time, she’ll give it to you. You may be both shocked and amazed, however, when you see how much each day is booked up–and that she’s still finding time to do more– but it wasn’t always this...
UNM and the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) are at the forefront of a powerful new project, aimed to keep everyone safe physically and mentally. As part of the Office for Victims of Crime’s (OVC) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,...
There is no shortage of incredible women on the University of New Mexico campus. Still, one particular Lobo was just recognized for going above and beyond on and off campus. Global Education Office (GEO) Programs Specialist Gail Masutani was named the...
April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and departments at The University of New Mexico are teaming up to help educate and engage the campus community in conversations about sexual violence, consent, objectification and healthy...
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.
A “Tribute to Mother Earth” was created by Youn Ja to honor all grandmothers, especially Mother Earth. The shrine was dedicated on January 12, 1992, the anniversary of Ja’s own grandmother’s death in honor of Mother Earth.
This Lobo statue, located southeast of Johnson Center, was created by sculptor John Tatschl as a dedication to the 158 students and alumni of The University of New Mexico who made the supreme sacrifice for our country in World War II. The structure was placed by the fraternities and sororities of UNM.
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