The University of New Mexico will celebrate the fall class of 2024 in two separate commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec.13 at University Arena (commonly known as the Pit). The graduate ceremony for master’s and doctoral students...
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 University of New Mexico (UNM) has released its first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory in a decade, offering a snapshot of the institution’s carbon footprint and signaling its commitment to environmental sustainability. This GHG inventory is one of...
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been honored by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) as part of its 12th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., recently. The awards...
The University of New Mexico invites the campus community, including faculty, staff, and students, to participate in a dialogue to shape the future of healthcare in New Mexico. This town hall takes place Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Ballroom...
In order to deliver on The University of New Mexico’s mission and achieve its UNM 2040 strategic goals, the areas of student success and faculty success remain critical for the University. And to ensure that UNM rises to these challenges, the Office of Academic Affairs is evolving.
The tradition of recognizing Honorary Degree recipients at The University of New Mexico began in 1924. That's when John J. Tigert, the U.S. Commissioner of Education, was awarded the LL.D. as the first UNM recipient of an Honorary Degree. In most years...
Nominations for the Sarah Belle Brown Community Service Award award are now open. Presented annually, the Sarah Belle Brown Community Service Award recognizes faculty, staff, and students who serve as examples of social responsibility and have, over an...
The University of New Mexico's police department will soon have another tool as part of its campus safety toolbox. Later this fall, UNM plans to implement body-worn cameras (BWCs). This initiative aims to enhance accountability, build public trust, and...
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...
“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...
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 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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