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In the 1980s and 1990s, millions of youngsters dreamed they could “be like Mike” — legendary Chicago Bulls basketball player Michael Jordan. Growing up in China, Shuang (Sean) Luan was one of those who idolized Jordan. In fact, his love of Michael...

The Office of the University Secretary seeks volunteers to assist with the 2024 First-Year Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at Johnson Gym. UNM's First-Year Family Day is an annual event to celebrate first-year students, transfer students, and...

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is hosting a Family Day Event focused on Exploring Human Evolution. The event is part of Maxwell’s mission of working toward a greater understanding of the fullness of human experiences...

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has once again earned the platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico...

Loved ones recently flocked to The University of New Mexico campus for Fall Family Weekend hosted by the Office of Parents and Families and UNM Parent and Family Association. Nearly 550 attendees from a total of 20 different states came to enjoy the...

A project in the Public Policy and Advocacy in Family and Child Studies class at The University of New Mexico allowed students to choose a point of public policy they are passionate about and present their stances on the issues in public. The class is...

Each year, new Lobos kick off their first semester at The University of New Mexico with the annual late Summer event known as First-year Family Day. Held right before fall classes begin, this day-long event is meant to celebrate the first phases of a new...

UNM’s Family Development Program (FDP) has a new director for the first time in two decades. FDP, housed in the College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) is welcoming Veronica Griego-Sanders, as the successor for Lois Vermilya, who retired after...

UNM’s Department of Special Education, in the College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) is filling a critical need in New Mexico. Now with its 55th graduate, the Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)  is creating Board...

There is just one semester left to go for a critical program within UNM’s College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS).  Creating Responsive Educational Avenues for Training Environments in Early Childhood (CREATE EC) is a new interdisciplinary...