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For more than 150 years, scientists have debated when and how the Colorado River first carved its way through the Grand Canyon. Now, a new study led by researchers at The University of New Mexico offers compelling evidence that the river developed...

For Emily Wilson, leadership begins with people. Whether mentoring young professionals or supporting her team, Wilson has built her career around relationships and creating opportunities for others to succeed. That people-first approach has guided her...

Maize, or corn, is a major dietary staple in Maya communities past and present because of its reliability, potential for surplus and suitability as both food and fodder. It became so important to ancient Mesoamerican communities that it even became...

Funding from the UNM Women in STEM Awards has helped researchers across campus with a variety of novel projects, including the development of software to 3-D print with adobe material, documenting the links between microplastics and respiratory distress,...

The University of New Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to leading research and innovation by expanding its level 2 Grand Challenges program with the addition of two interdisciplinary research teams, Trustworthy AI and Biodiversity...

University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodriguez announced today the reappointment of Camille Carey as dean of the UNM School of Law. The decision was made following careful consideration and in...

This week, New Mexico in Focus examines Albuquerque's fentanyl crisis, in the wake of last month's news that the federal government allowed thousands of pills to hit the city's streets. Executive Producer Jeff Proctor talks with frontline workers from...

The University of New Mexico has launched Elevate UNM, a multi-year initiative to modernize the administrative systems and processes that support our university.

Four UNM alumni earn prestigious NMDIG grants for film projects  Four University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts alumni have been selected as 2026 grant recipients for the New Mexico Documentary Incubator Grant, placing them amongst a cohort of very...

The University of New Mexico Children’s Campus (UNMCC) has been awarded $4.71 million from the New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for UNM and community families. The award, part of a...