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Traveling to a faraway continent isn’t something every child dreams about. But, for University of New Mexico alumna Maureen Meyer, Africa has always held a special place in her heart and mind. Now, thanks to the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, that childhood dream will soon become reality.

Three recipients – including one winner in the general category, three lifetime achievement awardees, and an emerging promoter of peace – were honored recently at the Paul Ré Peace Prize reception, held at Zimmerman Library on The University of New...

The University of New Mexico has announced the appointment of Nasha Torrez as the new UNM dean of students, effective June 1. “Nasha’s experience and expertise as an associate counsel in UNM’s Office of University Counsel will benefit the Dean of...

The University of New Mexico Staff Council has elected its new Executive Committee for 2016-2017.

As the semester was drawing to a close, students on UNM’s main campus were treated to something out of the ordinary. A drum circle turned heads as it echoed around campus all the while an a cappella group broke out in song and a variety visual artists...

KUNM 89.9 FM, a service of The University of New Mexico, received funding recently to continue its award winning coverage of public health and poverty. The Public Health New Mexico project, which kicked off in 2012, was awarded a $380,000 grant from the...

Marketing students at The University of New Mexico School of Management took second place honors in the second annual American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Recruitment Challenge held in Houston recently. UNM competed against Texas A&M...

The University of New Mexico Physical Plant Department (PPD) has unveiled a new website. The mobile-responsiveness and navigation makes the site easier to navigate and use for all PPD customers.  Bookmark the new URL which is ppd.unm.edu. Also be aware...

Even zombie meals follow some rules. At least that’s the argument Melissa Francis, a graduate student with an interest in zombies presented in her final project for CJ 502. Her project, “Zombies and Brains: Food and Humans as Food in Zombie Films and...

When graduate Dominic Aragon talks about NASCAR racing his eyes light up. The Communication and Journalism major lives hundreds of miles from the nearest NASCAR race track. So how did Aragon get full media accreditation to interview drivers and work...