Two existing groups at The University of New Mexico are combining under one banner. The newly unveiled Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity (OCEEO) merges the already existing offices of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. Historically...
There’s no question that online attacks through social media and other online forums has grown exponentially over the years and even moreso. Nationally, online attacks on individuals have increased, often on social media platforms, on message boards, and...
Campus faculty and administrative leaders are exploring ways to improve mandatory Title IX reporting policies at The University of New Mexico. An upcoming panel discussion will look at UNM and national efforts to improve support to those who experience...
More than 200 people attended a virtual town hall to learn about changes to the federal Title IX Final Rule. The turnout showcases how dedicated The University of New Mexico faculty, staff and students are to supporting survivors of sexual harassment....
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its long-awaited Title IX Final Rule. Compared to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that was published in 2018, the new regulations have more than 50 substantive changes, meaning UNM has a lot of...
The University of New Mexico’s Division for Equity and Inclusion (DEI), along with the Black Faculty Alliance (BFA) and University Libraries, hosts a virtual Town Hall titled Combating Anti-Blackness at UNM on Tuesday, May 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on...
The University of New Mexico’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) continues its efforts involving civil rights investigations amid the coronavirus pandemic and has released a series of Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19 and those...
Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan are scheduled to make a stop in Albuquerque and visit The University of New Mexico amidst their 6-month author tour promoting their new book, “Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus.” The...
The University of New Mexico hosted community, military and academic leaders from across North America for a Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies. The regional conference, only the...
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...
“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...
Investigators at The University of New Mexico (UNM) analyzed the psychological functioning of healthy college students with varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their urine. Compared to nonusers, young adults with recent exposure to cannabis...
A team of international scientists has found that many densely populated coastal cities worldwide are at a high risk of extreme relative sea level rise as land sinks due to groundwater extraction and other industrial processes. The team of scientists,...
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 Iranian Student Association is joining a worldwide tribute to the life of Mahsa Amini, with a candlelight vigil Friday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. It will take place in front of the UNM Bookstore. On Sept. 13, 2022, Mahsa Amini...
The Spanish arrived from Europe in what would eventually become the United States nearly 500 years ago and began to mix with indigenous people they met and conquered. Native Americans, Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans, Caribbean islands, and...
It was in the winter of 1984 when a young physicist named Vasudev “Nitant” Kenkre wandered onto the campus at The University of New Mexico. Since then, Kenkre, who has been described as a physicist, humanist, humorist, magician, philosopher, scholar,...
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 UNM Fountain Sculpture was dedicated in 1962 in honor of Herb Goldman (1922-2012), an Albuquerque sculptor who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UNM in 1949.
The University of New Mexico celebrated the graduating Classes of 2020 and 2021 inside University Arena, The Pit for the first time in two years due to the pandemic. Congratulations to one and all!!
