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Language matters—spiritually, culturally, emotionally. Written and spoken words are an art form, a way for values and traditions to be passed down for generations. When a language is lost, part of that culture is lost. By the same measure, when language...

The University of New Mexico today released its annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report for 2020 in compliance with the federal Clery Act. The issue of campus safety at The University of New Mexico is an issue on most everyone’s minds as the...

A UNM assistant professor of linguistics is studying the Navajo language and Navajo verbs during Native American Heritage Month. Assistant Professor Melvatha Chee studies how children under the age of 10 learn to use the Navajo verb. As the director of...

In New Mexico, the High Road between Taos and Santa Fe connects landscapes, cultures and histories in a ring of natural beauty. The route inspires a long tradition of artistry and literary excellence. The University of New Mexico Press’s new imprint High...

Congratulations, you’ve done it; you’re ready for Grad Stream 2020! And now, you can get your diploma frame at 25 percent off Dec. 1-11 at UNM Bookstores.  Information about Grad Stream 2020 can be found here. Click here to order online and arrange for...

The Office of the President and Staff Council recently announced the recipients of the 2020 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award.  "Staff is critical to the success of our University, and the recipients of this award are notable because they all lead...

The piano is inherently a European male-centric occupation. The instrument was invented in Italy by a man. The most famous pianists in the world, such as Schnabel, Horowitz, and Rachmaninoff, were all European men. The illustrious Three Bs of piano music...

What better way to start the holiday season and get in the spirit than giving back to the UNM community? Now in its ninth year, #GivingTuesday is a globally recognized day of giving back that signifies the beginning of the charitable season. On Tuesday,...

A research study at The University of New Mexico and the Mind Research Network (MRN) is picking up right where it left off after the pandemic slowed recruitment efforts. The study that aims to identify neurocognitive and neurobehavioral mechanisms of...

Dr. Paul Platero, Edge of the Water Clan, died Nov. 16 in an automobile accident. Platero served as director of the Navajo Language Program at The University of New Mexico from 2007 – 2014. Platero grew up in Canoncito, now Tohajiilee, about 30 miles...