For the Record

“We were notified that Jennifer Riordan was tragically killed today as a result of the emergency situation on a Southwest Airlines flight. Jennifer had previously been a member of The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center family, working in...

I am writing to make you aware of an important decision that has been made by the Information Technologies Governance Council, which is aimed at maintaining continuity of IT services in the long-run, but requires a temporary impact to campus technology...

UNM President Chaouki Abdallah announced his decision to have UNM head football coach Bob Davie’s suspension begin on Saturday, Feb 17. The unpaid suspension will be for 30 consecutive days, ending on March 18, 2018. “I want to emphasize that our...

"Earlier today, The University of New Mexico Police Department was made aware of a situation involving a man brandishing a weapon in a couple of instances at separate locations near campus and on campus at the Duck Pond. UNMPD responded immediately to...

"At the University of New Mexico, our students are our first priority. This includes their academic success, support for their activities outside of the classroom and, of course, their personal well-being.  My message remains the same – I am committed...

"A preliminary external, independent review of specific concerns within the Athletics Department at The University of New Mexico was conducted by retired federal judge Bruce Black, who reported his findings directly to me. This investigation has...

“UNM is committed to transparency and fiduciary responsibility of all areas across campus. While we have internal transfers and subsidies, we expect all units to live within their budgets. This summer, I took immediate action to institute stronger...

“Due to repeated vandalism and theft, Johnson Center management decided to stop stocking the feminine hygiene dispensers about 25 years ago. However, the students, through their voice in ASUNM, have made it clear they want us to stock the dispensers...

"Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Lobo football players including those who knelt during Saturday’s game against Air Force. We discussed the unfortunate events that led to this outcome, from their perspective. Senior officials (including myself)...

“The University of New Mexico affirms its strongest support and continued solidarity for our undocumented students and their families in a time of uncertainty, when the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections are under threat of...