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For the fifth year in a row, University of New Mexico associate professor and Honors College chair Jason Moore will be leading an international group of students, faculty and researchers on field work along the Pilcomayo River in Paraguay.

Fernando Machado-Stredel, a postdoctoral fellow in The University of New Mexico Department of Biology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Florence Merriam Bailey Publication Award from the American Ornithological Society.

At Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), conversations about diversity often center on supporting Hispanic/Latine students. New research from scholars at UNM highlights an important and sometimes overlooked issue--the experiences of Black students at these universities.

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...

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...

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...