After moving to New Mexico from Puerto Rico, Vazquez came to The University of New Mexico in 2010 to join the Army ROTC program. He is now a two-time alumnus, with a bachelors in University Studies and a master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and is...
The University of New Mexico’s National Security Studies program host s a special talk and presentation titled, “Religion, Repression, Rights and Resistance in the Middle East,” featuring Rami George Khouri on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m....
The University of New Mexico's National Security Studies and Critical Technology Study Programs host its annual Career Workshop and Summer Research Poster Session on Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the SUB. The workshop features presentations by Sandia National...
The University of New Mexico, as an Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC-CAE), was awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to create a Critical Technology Studies Program (CTSP) and engage a consortium of regional institutions, known...
The Global and National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) and National Security Studies Program (NSSP) at The University of New Mexico host its 9th annual Spring Symposium, Global, National, and Human Security: Reflections On the Next Decade, April 2-3,...
The Global and National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) and National Security Studies Program (NSSP) at The University of New Mexico host the 8th annual Spring Symposium on April 4-5, in the SUB Ballroom A. The symposium, titled, “Global and National...
As part of its Career Opportunities in Global and National Security, the National Security Studies Program (NSSP) at The University of New Mexico hosts Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, USMC director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Tuesday, March...
New York Times National Security Reporter Scott Shane gave a featured talk at the University of New Mexico Global and National Security Spring Symposium Tuesday. His talk, “The Lessons of Anwar al-Awlaki: an American terrorist and blowback in the war on...
The University of New Mexico National Security Studies Program’s seventh annual symposium, Global and National Security: Rapidly Evolving Challenges, begins Monday, April 4 at 12 p.m. Farah Pandith, former special representative to Muslim communities...
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...
A student event staple will soon return to campus for the first time since 2019. Thousands of students will gather on Johnson Field in less than two weeks for The University of New Mexico’s Fiestas, a music festival for students hosted by the Associated...
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...
University of New Mexico alumna Henrietta Mann, along with "Native America Calling," the live radio show that airs on UNM’s radio station KUNM, were two of the 12 recipients awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medal presented by the National Endowment...
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...
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...
One University of New Mexico student is joining the rare ranks of Fulbright recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year. Latin American Studies master’s student Miguel Sabol just received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to...
“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...
Although my mother wasn’t a curandera — or traditional healer — she should have been one. Growing up on a rural farm away from populated areas made healthcare harder to come by. “Don’t you dare get sick,” she would say to me and my siblings. “And if you...
A new gateway to The University of New Mexico was recently unveiled on the northwest corner of Central Ave. and Girard Blvd. ASUNM was awarded funds from the NM State Legislature for the project in 2020. Students, visitors and alumni are invited to take photos with the 3D UNM monogram to show their Lobo pride.
The University of New Mexico will be closed for Winter Break from Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2. UNM wishes one and all a safe and happy holiday season!
Pathways and sidewalks were illuminated with luminarias as part of The University of New Mexico’s annual Hanging of the Greens event recently. More than 14,000 luminarias dotted the campus landscape as part of UNM’s oldest tradition hosted by the UNM Mortar Board. Photo by Sarah Carsrud, UCAM.
"Stone, Paper, Scissors," located outside of Zimmerman Library on UNM's main campus, was created by Kevin Box in 2013. It's part of the UNM Art in Public Places exhibition commissioned by the State of New Mexico's Department of Cultural Affairs.
Heaven’s Tears, located in the UNM Student Union Building, was created from porcelain, wood and string in 1992. It's part of the UNM Art in Public Places exhibition commissioned by the State of New Mexico.
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.
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