Schools and Colleges

Several books published by UNM Press were recently honored at the 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards. Winners were announced at an annual banquet held recently at the Tanoan Country Club in Albuquerque. The awards are managed by the New Mexico Book...

University of New Mexico Press author Sarah Viren’s debut book, “MINE: Essays”, has been longlisted for PEN America’s 2019 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay.  The award honors a published book that exemplifies the dignity and...

UNM has many ways that it recognizes scholarship on campus, but very few programs that specifically recognize outstanding research efforts of undergraduate students. Last year, with financial support from long-time UNM Libraries supporters Jim and Mary...

Voters in New Mexico decisively backed General Obligation Bonds B and D – affirming their support of higher education and libraries.  Bond B allocates $4 million each for higher education libraries, public libraries and public-school libraries – every...

As the centennial celebration of Veterans Day draws near, an upcoming lecture at The University of New Mexico will look at “The Great War & New Mexico Remembrances: WWI Documents & Veterans' Voices.”  Author and scholar David Holtby will present the...

New Mexico is home to 23 tribal nations, who speak eight different languages. Now, the UNM College of University Libraries is working to preserve the traditions, cultures and languages of New Mexico’s Indigenous peoples through a new digital initiative.

Beginning next fall, courses at The University of New Mexico will begin showing new Common Course Numbering (CCN) in compliance with the State of New Mexico’s Higher Education Department (HED) to standardize common courses among the state’s higher...

Come relieve midterm stress by cuddling furry four-legged friends.  The University of New Mexico’s Cuddle a Canine is being held Monday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn on the west side outside of Zimmerman Library. Local volunteers with...

University Libraries’ Indigenous Nations Library Program is collaborating with the First Nations Community HealthSource (FNCH) to provide community assistance to Albuquerque’s vulnerable homeless populations. Donated items will go to assist their...

A book published by UNM Press focused on travelling in New Mexico is getting recognition on the national stage.  “Eco-Travel New Mexico: 86 Natural Destinations, Green Hotels, and Sustainable Adventures,” by Ashley M. Biggers, was awarded third place in...