The University of New Mexico’s fraternities and sororities raised a record-breaking $28,000 for a local organization during their annual Greek Week. The money will go to Crossroads for Women, an Albuquerque-based nonprofit organization that provides...
The University of New Mexico hosts two Welcome Back Days to help new and returning students get involved on campus. Welcome Back Days will be held from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the SUB Atrium. The first Welcome Back Day is set for Jan. 18, 2023 and will...
When Kamala Harris first came to national notice as a presidential candidate and then as the Democratic nominee for vice president, she joined a long line of distinguished members of the Divine 9, the nine historically Black sororities and fraternities...
From the moment the first African slaves were brought to the shores of Virginia and sold to the colonists there in 1619, the battle for education for African-Americans has been hard-fought and often cruel. As the groundbreaking New York Times 1619 series...
UNM fraternities and sororities coming together to raise money for the Special Olympics of New Mexico. The annual UNM Greek Week runs from Feb. 22 to 29 and includes events like Greek Sing, Trivia Night and Greek Games. Every spring semester, more than...
The U in front of Hodgin Hall and Popejoy Hall will be lit in blue Thursday evening in honor of the national centennial of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The sorority was brought to the University of New Mexico April 19, 2010, as the Nu Tau Chapter,...
February is Black History Month, and The University of New Mexico is joining with institutions across the country to honor and celebrate the many contributions African-Americans bring to its campus, and the national and international community. UNM’s...
In recognition of their academic success and campus leadership, seven University of New Mexico students were named Clauve Outstanding Seniors for 2017.
Barbara Clark Diekman has received Pi Beta Phi® Fraternity for Women’s prestigious Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award in honor of her professional achievements. The Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award is presented annually to distinguished...
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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