"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...
“I very carefully and thoroughly reviewed the record in this case as this is a very serious matter. After doing so, I concluded that termination of Dr. Valencia’s probationary contract was warranted. I have notified Dr. Valencia of my decision, and I...
“Having the UNM Lobos considered in the expansion of the Big 12 Conference has given us the opportunity to showcase our Athletics Program, UNM, Albuquerque and New Mexico. This process has allowed us to reflect the pride we have in our successes and the...
The University of New Mexico today has received new information that has led to an emergency suspension of Cristobal Valencia, assistant professor in the department of anthropology.
Effective immediately, Valencia is suspended from all academic duties...
Following recent media reports about a university investigation into claims of sexual harassment in Anthropology department, new information has surfaced that we feel must be considered. In light of these additional reports, we will thoroughly review the...