"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...
"The change in University policy to prohibit use of mopeds/scooters on pedestrian walkways was driven by the UNM Campus Safety Committee. The number of accidents and near-misses over several years prompted the change, coupled with the fact that UNM was...
UNM Mentoring Institute issues apology
The Mentoring Institute at UNM expresses its deep apologies for the poor language used in a previous tweet earlier today and the lack of representation of people of color in the plenary speakers’ line up.
We ask...
In continuing to review the businesses practices in UNM Athletics, and to assure that it is operating efficiently and responsibly, I am taking immediate action to institute stronger internal controls and more thorough oversight of the department’s...
UNM’s Office of Equal Opportunity has received several reports of hate/bias incidents over the past two days, and will be investigating and responding to those reports. However, because of federal privacy laws and University policy, we cannot provide any...