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The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the Zia, Lobo and Inspirational Young Alumnus awards. The nomination deadline is Monday, May 21. Award criteria:   Zia Award: Honors New Mexico residents with a UNM degree who have...

The University of New Mexico Bookstores host a graduation sale Wednesday-Saturday, May 9 – 12. Shoppers can save 25 percent off selected, in-store items. Merchandise available includes diploma frames, alumni gifts and clothing, mom and dad gifts...

Former University of New Mexico Regent Jamie Koch will be at the UNM Bookstore on main campus on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. to discuss and sign copies of his intriguing new book New Mexico Political History, 1967-2015: Conversations with Those Directly...

This year’s spring commencement at The University of New Mexico, set for Saturday, May 12, will have a twist to the traditional ceremony as UNM installs its 23rd president, Garnett S. Stokes. The Spring 2018 Commencement and Presidential Installation,...

Anand Macherla from Honors College, a senior Economics major, and UNM’s Devrim Tiryaki, a senior Economics and Political Science major, recently won the Social Venture Challengerepresenting the United States.  The Resolution Social Venture Challenge...

Rana Chan, Honors College major, forged a relationship with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and Girls Inc. of Santa Fe to create a series of multi-generational workshops as part of her honors thesis.  Upon meeting with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Chan...

After walking the stage, graduates may have questions pertaining to the idea, “what next?” If you find yourself or a friend asking that question, join UNM Career Services for three career skills crash courses to help tackle job concerns.  The courses...

Dion’s is more than a pizza place, it’s also a business committed to youth development within the community and their stores. As part of its In the Community initiatives, Dion’s awarded two undergraduate students at The University of New Mexico $2,500...

The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) announced Chelsea Chee, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for New Mexico EPSCoR, as the 2018 recipient of their Rising Star Award. This prestigious award honors a person at the beginning of their...

Victor Polyak, senior research scientist in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science (E&PS) at The University of New Mexico, was recently awarded the Karst Water Institute outstanding scientist award. The award is given annually to an outstanding...