GALLUP, N.M. — Emergency medical services graduate Raquel Martinez returned to The University of New Mexico-Gallup to take a welding class to de-stress from work, but her new hobby led to an associate degree in welding and a massive metal...
It’s (Probably Not) Rocket Science (IPNRS) is back for Season 2, discussing a topic of huge concern—microplastics. Titled “Everything You Should Know About Microplastics,” this podcast episode highlights new research conducted at The University of New...
In 2016, the 60-year-old Physics & Astronomy building on The University of New Mexico campus was a mess. The site and building were unsuitable for high-end research. The building lacked state-of-the-art teaching facilities and heating and cooling issues...
Renowned author, Tony Hillerman, is recognized throughout the world for his novels and memoirs centered around the Southwest with a particular spotlight on the reservations and Indigenous people of NewMexico. Perhaps a lesser-known fact about Hillerman...
The UNM Honors College will host a Homecoming and Open House event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event features an art exhibition at Spectra Gallery, a kids' room with fun crafts, and a silent auction fundraiser to...
Most days for Rosalyn Devonport are spent in her office working advanced and abstract math problems, throw in some computer programming, and if she’s having a really stimulating day, coffee with a friend is one of her first stopping points – you’d be...
In an ongoing commitment to fostering excellence and driving efficiency, UNM Institutional Support Services (ISS) has implemented several strategic changes throughout the first half of 2024, designed to better serve the campus community. These...
Eric Scott, vice president for Student Affairs, recently announced the appointment of two Student Affairs Leadership Interns (SALI) who were added to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) this week. Brandon Chavarria-Salazar, a...
The University of New Mexico will test its emergency notification systems on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:02 a.m. This system test is UNM’s annual fall semester test and coincides with UNM's Campus Safety Week. The test will include all parts of the...
Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin is a Professor of Law at The University of New Mexico School of Law. Her work focuses on the legal and justice implications of new technologies like artificial intelligence, implicit bias, and criminal justice reform, as...
TAOS, N.M. – On Tuesday, Sept. 10, UNM-Taos hosted a paramedic graduation ceremony for the first time in over 20 years. With the leadership and vision of Josh Wright, director of EMS and chair of health sciences, the program started up again at UNM-Taos....
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...
Get ready to ignite your Lobo spirit at Homecoming 2024. With something for everyone, mark your calendars and join us from September 18–21! This year, we're ramping up the excitement with a series of events leading up to the epic showdown against Fresno...
The University of New Mexico will test its emergency notification systems on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:02 a.m. This system test is UNM’s annual fall semester test and coincides with UNM's Campus Safety Week. The test will include all parts of the...
A University of New Mexico alumnus sped into a new job in August as an aerodynamics design engineer with the McLaren Formula 1 team in Woking, England. Tiger Lee, who graduated from UNM in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, has...
“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...
Declining flows that have left the Rio Grande a tenuous brown ribbon through Albuquerque this summer are a reminder both of the impact of climate change, but also of our reliance on increasingly fragile water management infrastructure, according to a...
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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