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Sexual assault is one of the most disturbing issues on college campuses nationwide. It has always been a concern at The University of New Mexico, but attention has been heightened over the past few years, beginning with some high profile cases involving...

For the 16th consecutive summer at The University of New Mexico, Eliseo ‘Cheo’ Torres, UNM vice president for Student Affairs and professor of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies—in conjunction with the UNM Women’s Resource Center, hosts the...

The University of New Mexico Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is supporting women who need to breastfeed or pump while on campus. Around 21 lactation stations are set up for nursing moms to utilize a comfortable space that offers privacy and...

In honor of National Women’s History month during March, the UNM Women’s Resource Center has teamed up with UNM Feminist Research Institute and the UNM LGBTQ Resource to celebrate “Women's Herstory Month.”  The month long celebration features several...

MMA Coach Greg Jackson, trainer of newly-crowned UFC Bantamweight World Champion Holly Holm, came to UNM recently to teach a self-defense class to 50 female students. A few months ago, Jackson reached out to Caitlin Henke, program specialist at the...

The University of New Mexico Women’s Resource Center (WRC), in partnership with the Dean of Students Office, LoboRESPECT Student Group, Residence Life and Housing and Associated Students of UNM (ASUNM) Student Special Events, is bringing Laci Green to...

The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office (DoS), LoboRESPECT student group, the New Mexico National Guard, the Rape Crisis Center of New Mexico, the Women’s Resource Center and Student Health & Counseling Center (SHAC) host the following...

When it comes to sexual contact, communication is key to making sure that both partners are comfortable with what is going on and that no one feels pressured. Consent needs to be addressed at every stage of the encounter. Verbal and physical cues and ways to express that one partner or the other wants to slow down or stop are important.

The University of New Mexico established “SMART,” or Sexual Misconduct and Assault Response Team, as front line campus responders for a range of sex crimes. The team is an evolution of SART, which responded exclusively to sexual assaults.

The Women's Resource Center (WRC) at the University of New Mexico is hosting the first Sex Week initiative Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. During the seminars, sex educators will teach attendees about consensual, safe sex through PowerPoint presentations. The event