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UNM's 2024-2025 cohort of the WeR1 Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) program proudly welcomed a diverse group of 18 researchers, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise to the initiative. In April, all 18...

A new study from The University of New Mexico’s Institute for Social Research shows nearly half of all people held in jail until their trial are not being convicted in Bernalillo County.

The University of New Mexico's Center for Applied Research and Analysis (CARA) is conducting a 22-year-long randomized controlled trial on a home visiting program within CommonSpirit St. Joseph's Children to study whether it's benefiting New Mexico families or not.

Research from The University of New Mexico shows people are less likely to go back to jail if they are taking methadone treatment or other substance use treatments behind bars.  

For the first time in years, the Institute for the Study of "Race" and Social Justice at the University of New Mexico has a new director.  Dr. Shinsuke Eguchi, a Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at UNM, was named director of...

Warning labels on social media: That’s what the United States Surgeon General called for last month saying the apps are a big contributor to the mental health crisis among younger people.  

New research from the University of New Mexico’s Cradle to Career Institute (CCPI) shows while child care subsidies are helping make care more affordable, some families still struggling to find child care that meets their needs.  

The give and take of the economy and those who drive it is a topic that UNM’s Center for Social Policy (CSP) strives to highlight as part of their mission to address social inequalities.    In a new, joint cross-campus research project from CSP...

Entering an election year, there’s always extra focus on voter representation. You hear phrases involving your voice, your vote and your promised changes as candidates vie for your vote; but are they really going to act in your best interest for years...

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM’s Center for Social Policy (CSP.)   CSP Director...