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Netflix has just released season 2 of 13 Reasons Why, the controversial show that made headlines last year – and some psychiatrists are very worried about the impact it will have on New Mexico teens. The show, about a teenager girl who commits suicide...

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Civil Engineering now has a new name: the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. The name change was approved by the UNM Faculty Senate in late April. Mahmoud Taha, department chair...

When Rob Burford first got involved in Staff Council, it was because he saw a need for strong, fair leadership for campus employees. Now, five years later, the UNM Clery Act Compliance Officer is in the prime position to provide that, as he takes over as...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick interviews Santa Fe author Caroline Fraser, whose book, “Prairie Fires: The American Dreams Of Laura Ingalls Wilder,” won this year’s Pulitzer Prize for biography. “Prairie Fires” puts...

David Gauthier, acting manager of The University of New Mexico’s Physical Plant Department Area Four, was recently presented with the 2017 Outstanding Manager award. This award was presented to Gauthier by PPD Director Al Sena and its senior management...

The University of New Mexico academic advisors are critical to student success, making it important to recognize their excellence. This year the Provost Committee for Advising announced four recipients for the Excellence in Advising Award. The awardees...

Approximately 150 K-12 teachers from around New Mexico will converge at The University of New Mexico in June to learn more about how to bring computer science to their classrooms. The inaugural New Mexico Computer Science Professional Development Week...

As research data and technology become more prevalent, so does the need for people who can analyze it. Thanks to a new three-year, $250,000 grant, University Libraries and Learning Sciences will be able to work towards improving the quality, discovery...

Registration is now open for The University of New Mexico’s “Tech Days” on Thursday-Friday, June 7 and 8 in SUB Ballroom A. Hosted by UNM’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, the event offers faculty, staff and students an exclusive opportunity to...

Changing Worlds 2020: The Campaign for UNM, the comprehensive fundraising campaign currently underway, just reached its $1 billion goal. The campaign, begun in 2006, had an original goal of $675 million to be met by 2014. The achievement of the original...