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...
As a part of The University of New Mexico’s efforts to broaden and deepen efforts to prevent sexual misconduct on and around campus, UNM will be hosting a regional discussion with the Department of the Navy titled “A Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault...
Eighteen men and woman who served in the United States Armed Forces were recognized at a special graduation ceremony. The UNM Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) held its Fall 2019 Graduation, celebrating student veteran graduates and their...
Veterans and their families were honored Monday during a Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance ceremony inside The University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel. Guest speaker and retired Lt. Col. Michael Tachias, who spent 34 years serving in the...
Candy, toiletries, a note of thanks – these items that may seem small, could make a big impact in the life of a United States Armed Forces member. “The whole point of Operation Gratitude is to thank those who serve us 24/7 and are willing to put their...
The University of New Mexico has a long tradition of honoring its Veterans and military service members. This year, on the observed date, Friday, Nov. 10, there will be two events to mark the University’s appreciation of Veterans and their...
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...
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...
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 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...
How do we even begin to compare immigration policies of countries in the world? The lenses through which we view one another are as vastly different as our skin colors, cultural traditions, and histories. So, when attempting to write a comparison of...
The University of New Mexico unveiled a $436,500 upgrade to the Northwest corner of Central and Girard to enhance safety and create a welcoming gateway to campus. The site improvement includes a large UNM monogram to welcome visitors and desert...
Scholar, writer, and editor Adolph Reed Jr., Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, will be the keynote speaker at The University of New Mexico Department of Africana Studies 38th Black History Month Kickoff Brunch....
“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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