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Founded in recognition of U.S. Senator Barry M. Goldwater, a scholarship fund that recognizes distinguished students in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering, has been bestowed on Lobos, Lauren Zundel and Esteban Abeyta. The Goldwater...

Although liberal studies programs often get a bad rap for being too vague, students at The University of New Mexico say the flexibility of the degree allows them to pursue their interests while building a career path. The UNM liberal studies program was...

The Biology Department at The University of New Mexico hosts its 27th annual Research Days and Open House Thursday and Friday, March 22-23. This annual event is a presentation of student research showcasing their discoveries and celebrating education in...

Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is helping Hispanic students lower the expense of visiting home with a travel award called ¡Lánzate!/Take Off!. Students pursuing a higher education 200 miles or more...

The University of New Mexico and Navajo Nation have announced a partnership to provide residence hall space for 118 Navajo students at Lobo Rainforest, UNM’s newest housing option, located in the innovation district of downtown Albuquerque. “One of the...

Annually, the University Communication and Marketing (UCAM) Department compiles a list of its top-10 general news stories during the course of the year. Below is the list of UNM's top-10 general news stories for 2017. The stories are in random...

The New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) at New Mexico State University recently awarded a $10,000 Graduate Research Fellowship to Sean Willey, a senior at The University of New Mexico School of Engineering. “I am both humbled and honored to...

The University of New Mexico Small Business Institute has learned that two of its student teams are top contenders in the national Small Business Institute ® Student Consulting Project of the Year (POY) competition.  The two teams will be recognized at...

Neil McFadden has been awarded $10,000 from the New Mexico Space Grant Graduate Research Scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. The scholarship, awarded by the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC), will enable McFadden to continue work on his research...

The University of New Mexico hosts its Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at Dreamstyle Arena. This commencement ceremony honors all doctoral, master’s, bachelor's and associate's degree candidates from all schools, colleges and...