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In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, as many as 90 percent of village children are infected with a debilitating and potentially fatal neglected tropical disease called schistosomiasis. Around the world, more than 220 million cases persist, mostly in Africa,...

Mission: Graduate, an initiative of United Way of Central New Mexico, in partnership with The University of New Mexico (UNM), New Mexico Workforce Connection Central Region, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, the City of Albuquerque, and...

Each year, 24 seventh and eighth graders explore the world of law and get a taste of college life at a five-day residential Summer Law Camp on the UNM campus. Participants take classes at the UNM Law School, where they develop skills in research,...

The Lobo Academy at The University of New Mexico-Gallup campus is a summer program that provides incoming freshmen the opportunity to improve their skills in reading, writing and math to better prepare them to transition from high school to...

It all started with Dan and Katherine Burrell’s idea. The local entrepreneurial couple wanted to help our state’s economy and the general welfare of the community by encouraging New Mexico’s most talented young to graduate, attend a flagship university,...

About 30 local high school students visited The University of New Mexico School of Engineering on a recent Saturday to work with faculty and graduate students to learn how to build low-cost sensors, then put them to the test measuring the natural...

The New Mexico Supreme Court recently took final steps to ensure that the state has a safe, fair and effective bail and pretrial detention system. The reforms permit detention without bail of clearly dangerous individuals accused of a crime and ensure...

Engineers are known for being organized, analytical and prepared with a plan well in advance.

After a competitive nationwide search, Gregory Lanier has been named the new dean of The University of New Mexico Honors College. The announcement was made by UNM President Chaouki Abdallah and Provost Craig White. The appointment is effective July...

The UNM Alumni Association recently held a Summer Celebration to recognize the work of their volunteers and Lobo supporters. Hundreds gathered outside Hodgin Hall, enjoying live music, food and the opportunity network within the Pack. The evening was...