Schools and Colleges

Mary Frances Rice, assistant professor of literacy at The University of New Mexico, recently co-authored multiple publications on the rising importance of the work by instructional designers to support impartial education during COVID-19. The work...

Former UNM College of Education and Human Sciences Interim Dean Deborah Rifenbary died unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. She was a valued faculty member of the University of New of Mexico for 30 years. She was 71. Rifenbary was born in Kingston,...

Since a young age, Cinthia Herrera has recognized the impact of her words, but even more so the power of one’s language. Through experience, she’s come to learn its power to reveal heartache, build character and create opportunity. “I think I have the...

Throughout a distinguished career and years of service to the Albuquerque community, Judy Zanotti will be honored by The University of New Mexico with an honorary doctoral degree during the fall commencement ceremony, Friday, Dec. 17. “I’m truly...

The largest Native American high school basketball tournament in the country is once again returning to The University of New Mexico – the Striking Eagle Native American Invitational (SENAI) is celebrating its 10th annual event at the end of...

A survey conducted by a team of researchers from The University of New Mexico finds that students who are food-insecure are more likely to fail or withdraw from classes or drop out of college entirely. The survey was done by lead author Heather...

Each year, The University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences honors alumni and individuals in our community who have made significant contributions within their profession – specifically focusing on educators, administrators,...

The University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences is launching a new program, The Pandemic Pivot Project – courses designed to support educational professionals around New Mexico in making an impact on their students and clients with a...

The University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) will continue to tackle the challenges and strengthen the early childhood workforce with the help of a nearly $1.5 million grant awarded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. “The...

The U.S Department of State and the Fulbrights Foreign Scholarship Board recently announced that University of New Mexico Professor Trenia Walker received a Fulbright Specialist Program award that will take her to Kosovo, a destination is she very...