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The University of New Mexico Grand Challenges program announces the addition of six new dynamic teams. The newly formed cohort of innovative teams has been competitively selected to embark on the exciting journey of the Grand Challenges Level 1 program...

For Kaelyn Moon, the path to UNM was paved by ambition, strong women and family ties.  Her inspiration for success began at home with her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother, Alta Maxine Harper, instilled in her the family values of hard work and...

Rebecca Nez, a sophomore Regents' Scholar and a member of the Navajo Nation, has been selected as a 2025 Udall Scholar. The prestigious national award, administered by the Udall Foundation, honors students committed to leadership and public service in...

For Mark Freeland, graduating with his bachelor's degree is a lifelong dream he will soon realize. In just two years, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts, two minors in communication and political science and a certificate in honors...

Three individuals will receive honorary doctorates at The University of New Mexico spring 2025 undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 17. Honorary degrees are awarded to recognize individuals’ contributions to a specific field or to society in...

While other 8-year-old kids played at the park with their parents, Diana Martinez-Nava had other responsibilities.  Before fully learning how to read and write herself, she was in charge of interpreting for her father and mother during their medical...

The University of New Mexico Libraries is honored to announce the receipt of a remarkable gift from the estate of Antoine Predock, the internationally celebrated architect and UNM alumnus who died last year. Valued at over $7 million, this donation...

Manali Girish Narkhede is driven by a passion for creativity and innovation. Born in India, she grew up watching her father work as an electrical engineer for the state government and was raised with the values of integrity, humility and service. From a...

Fritz Bitsoie holds many titles – father, husband, Diné/Navajo filmmaker, and now, Emmy-nominated film director. In a few weeks, the University of New Mexico alumnus will attend the 46th Sports Emmys in NYC, hoping to take home a statue for his work on a short documentary.

What do a poet, a lawyer, and a kid from New Jersey have in common? More than you’d think—and for Edward Hakim Bellamy, it all starts with how you tell a story. Born in Philadelphia and raised in South Jersey, Bellamy grew up a passionate Eagles fan and...