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What do a politician, and a mathematician have in common? They both aim to solve the world’s problems. This is exactly what University of New Mexico alumnus Gerald “Jerry” McNerney represents. As a former congressman with a Ph.D. in mathematics, McNerney...

Members of the Lobo community pass Hodgin Hall on the campus of The University of New Mexico every day. But what many of those people might not know is that at one time the stately building standing on the southwest corner of the main campus was THE...

Four New Mexicans climbed some of Latin America’s tallest peaks to raise awareness and money for prosthetics, three are UNM graduates.

The UNM Alumni Association invites one and all to its annual "Haunted" Hodgin Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is $5 but free for UNM students with a valid student ID. Experience the terrifying thrill of UNM’s haunted tradition in the...

The UNM School of Engineering hosts its annual Distinguished Alumni Award event on Nov. 7 to recognize the achievements of some of its outstanding graduates. The award ceremony will be held at Sandia Resort and Casino and will be hosted by Donna Riley,...

Alumni at The University of New Mexico are doing great things here in our state and beyond. Now, the UNM Alumni Association needs your help to recognize their incredible accomplishments and contributions. Nominations are open for the prestigious Alumni...

It’s not every day a Lobo becomes a published author alongside a NASCAR legend and remembers to thank their professor. UNM alumnus Dominic Aragon is celebrating the release of All of It: Daytona 500 Champion Tells the Rest of the Story. Aragon’s...

Brian Levant admits he didn’t choose to enter The University of New Mexico to engage entirely in rigorous academics. However, during his time at UNM, he found his passion, graduated, and has gone on to have a highly successful career in the TV and film...

One University of New Mexico pioneer is earning another awe-inspiring accolade. Recent alumnus Emma Hotz has just been named a Luce Scholar–the first UNM student to be so.  The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program...

After hours of combing through countless nominations for outstanding alumni and longtime Lobos, The University of New Mexico Alumni Association awards committee has selected the recipients of its 2024 UNM Alumni Awards. They include Raven Chacon, Sally...