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From New Mexico to Norway! Sharon Erickson Nepstad, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at The University of New Mexico, is heading overseas next spring for research after being awarded a prestigious grant at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway.

Fritz Bitsoie holds many titles – father, husband, Diné/Navajo filmmaker, and now, Emmy-nominated film director. In a few weeks, the University of New Mexico alumnus will attend the 46th Sports Emmys in NYC, hoping to take home a statue for his work on a short documentary.

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has announced that Joan Bybee, distinguished professor emerita of UNM Linguistics, has been elected to the Academy as part of the 2025 class. She joins a renowned group of nearly 250 leaders from across the...

Three University of New Mexico Film and Digital Art students will receive extra cash for their documentaries this year after winning a New Mexico Documentary Incubator Grant (NMDIG). Out of eight awardees, three have connections to UNM.

The University of New Mexico made its presence known to legislators in Santa Fe and the state of New Mexico as part of UNM Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 29, demonstrating why it is The University for New Mexico by highlighting its...

The UNM ARTSLab hosts the Lunar Arts Award exhibition celebrating the creative exploration of the moon's influence on human culture and imagination on Friday, Jan. 24 from 4-6 p.m. at the UNM ARTSLab. Sponsored by the Space Sustainability Research Grand...

The University of New Mexico’s College of Arts and Sciences last year announced an addition to the list of Regents’ Professors for the Annual Years 2025-2027. The newest Regent’s Professor appointed is Dr. Elizabeth Quay Hutchison, a Latin American...

You may have met him at church or seen him at the local grocery store. He may have even saved your life. If you’ve ever met Gregory Aragon, consider yourself lucky. A Captain with Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR), Aragon spends his days fighting fires and...

The 60th annual ASUNM Arts and Crafts Fair takes place in the SUB Ballrooms on Nov. 20 - 22 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. daily.  The craft fair will highlight over 70 vendors specializing in ceramics, jewelry making, and more for students and staff to enjoy....

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to honor and celebrate the many Indigenous cultures and communities around the country, even here at The University of New Mexico. On Monday, Oct. 14, there will be several events to celebrate the holiday on campus from...