Woman gives the gift of life to husband
What are the odds that you could be an organ match for your love match? Lisa and Jeffrey Schnapp sat next to each other in matching sweatshirts that read, “Perfect Match.” Just two weeks post-op from kidney surgery at The University of New Mexico Hospital, the couple held hands and beamed at each other as they looked back on the first time they met.
UNM researchers create new way to test ski boot bindings in a lab
Can you test ski equipment that claims to prevent serious injury, by recreating that very injury in a lab? That’s what a team of researchers at The University of New Mexico Health and Health Sciences is trying to figure out. Fresh powder on the slopes means ski season for some, but it’s ACL season for Dr. Dustin Richter. As an associate professor in Sports Medicine at the UNM School of Medicine, he is an expert on these types of injuries.
CASAA recruits for innovative studies on substance use
The Center on Alcohol, Substance use and Addictions (CASAA) is helping to improve lives and promote well-being one research study at a time. Two key issues are getting a focused investigation this semester, led by CASAA Director Katie Witkiewitz and Assistant Professor Margo Hurlocker. With a keen focus on reducing harms related to alcohol and opioid use, these two studies are aiming to help New Mexicans HOPE and THRIVE. Witkiewitz is recruiting for her study on long-term recovery and treatment for harmful alcohol use, titled TeleHealth Resources for IndiVidualizEd goals (THRIVE.)
Introducing the LoboEats App: Addressing food waste and insecurity on central campus
UNM Food, in collaboration with UNM Information Technologies (IT) and Honors College, announces the release of the LoboEats App, an original, award-winning platform focusing on food waste and food insecurity on The University of New Mexico’s main campus. Developed by the UNM IT team in collaboration with UNM computer science and economics alumnus Biraj Silwal, and Honors College Associate Professor Sarita Cargas, the app establishes a platform for sharing surplus food while destigmatizing food insecurity.
University Libraries unveils innovative renovation of B30 in Zimmerman Library
UNM University Libraries is excited to announce the completion of a transformative renovation project in Zimmerman Library's classroom B30, aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students through innovative design and collaborative spaces. The renovated B30, located in the basement of Zimmerman Library, now boasts a total space rearrangement, focusing on fostering collaboration among students and creating an environment conducive to active learning.
NMPBS presents free premiere screening of ‘Learning Wild’
NMPBS invites the campus community and general public to a free premiere screening of Learning Wild, a New Mexico story featuring UNM alum and Furman University Professor Travis Perry. The screening will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 at the UNM Student Union Building (SUB) Theater located on the first floor of the SUB. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the film starting at 10 a.m. Admission is FREE, but reservations are required via https://www.newmexicopbs.org/what-we-do/community/.
UNM Hospital implements new centralized check-in system
A new and improved method for patients to check in for outpatient care has come to UNM Hospital. As of Feb. 5, patients no longer check in for their appointments at their respective clinics. Instead, they will use what is called a centralized check-in (CCI).
‘U.S. News’ ranks several UNM online programs among best in the nation in latest survey
Three University of New Mexico online programs are ranked in the top 50, including two in the top 25 in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Online Programs survey released Feb. 7. Overall, eight UNM programs were ranked in the survey that provides the most in-depth evaluation of U.S. based degree-granting programs administered online.
UNM seeks faculty and staff input on workplace engagement
The University of New Mexico is encouraging faculty and staff to participate in the 2024 UNM Employee Engagement Survey, offered Feb. 26 through March 8. The short survey will provide employees with confidential feedback to University leadership on their workplace experience.
IPNRS podcast explores groundbreaking vaccine to lower cholesterol
High cholesterol, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, could be treatable in coming decades with a new vaccine developed by University of New Mexico Health scientists. The vaccine lowers bad cholesterol in mice and non-human primates, potentially offering a cheaper treatment for high cholesterol. The new episode of It’s Probably Not Rocket Science (IPNRS) interviews the creators of this vaccine, discussing its development, purpose, and the role graduate students play in the research process. The episode explains how the vaccine works, was developed and the problem it aims to solve.
Maxwell Ancestors lecture to focus on the early stages of human evolution
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology’s annual Ancestors lecture returns with a talk by The University of New Mexico Associate Professor Sherry Nelson. Nelson will speak about Becoming Human: The Early Stages from Ape to Hominin. The lecture will be Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Hibben Center for Archaeological Research, Room 105, in the Maxwell. The event is free and open to all.
First-ever Anderson Hall of Fame golf tournament set to tee off
Tee off for a purpose at the Anderson Hall of Fame Golf Tournament. The first-ever tournament is set for Friday, April 26, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the UNM Championship Golf Course. Join the Anderson community for an exciting day of golf and a chance to contribute to something meaningful. Individual players can register for $175 each or $700 per foursome. To register, visit Anderson Hall of Fame Golf Tournament.
U-RISE supports student biomedical research
Among the many programs for student researchers at The University of New Mexico, the only school in the state with the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE). At the center of the U-RISE experience is research. U-RISE supports motivated students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate education in biomedical research. Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort. For best consideration, completed application should be submitted by Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.
UNM & Ithaka S+R seek faculty input for generative AI study
The University of New Mexico announces a collaborative effort between three units - University Libraries, Health Sciences & Informatics Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Together, they have teamed up with Ithaka S+R to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies on teaching, learning and research practices. The UNM research team is actively seeking faculty members from main, Health Sciences and branch campuses with instruction and research responsibilities to participate in one-hour interviews. To participate, complete the interview recruitment form.
FAFSA changes to affect application process
This year, there are several notable changes students need to be aware of when filing for the Free Application for Student Federal Aid or FAFSA as it is commonly known. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been available nationwide to students as of Dec. 31, 2023, which is later than in previous years. Many students have already seized the opportunity to file this year’s aid application to beat the deadline. UNM’s Priority Deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, 2024.
NMiF recaps 2024 legislative session: Which bills passed and which didn’t
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland hosts a three-part discussion with two journalists recapping New Mexico's 2024 legislative session. Doland asks Shaun Griswold, editor of Source New Mexico, and Trip Jennings, executive director of New Mexico In Depth, about the approved state budget, which public education and public health bills passed, and the environmental and public health bills that didn't pass in Santa Fe. NMiF airs on NMPBS 5.1 (KNME HD) on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18 at 7 a.m., and streaming on the PBS video app.
