American Studies

In the highly charged current moment around immigration, images become flashpoints for controversy and conflict. Who is represented by whom? For what audience? These are some of the questions that Rebecca M. Schreiber, professor of American Studies at...

For more than twenty years, Joel M. Jones made his mark on The University of New Mexico (UNM) community. After receiving his Ph.D. in American Studies from UNM, in 1969 he became the chairperson of American Studies, and over the next 19 years, he served...

University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chaouki Abdallah announced the appointment of Richard Wood, Pamela Cheek and Alex Lubin as his academic leadership team. All three have been serving in interim capacities...

A. Gabriel Meléndez, a Distinguished Professor of American studies at The University of New Mexico and author of several books including “The Book of Archives and Other Stories from the Mora Valley, New Mexico,” which is his latest book that strings...

Given the area’s rich, manifold history, the quest for knowledge about New Mexico and the Southwest is boundless. The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) at The University of New Mexico embodies that quest announcing visiting appointments for Dr. Anita...

National debates about historic, sometimes controversial, art on college campuses are opening conversations at The University of New Mexico. The focal point? ‘The Three People’s Murals’ in the historic west wing of Zimmerman Library on UNM’s Main...

University of New Mexico Interim Provost Craig White announced today the appointment of Professor Alex Lubin as Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Development effective immediately. Lubin’s appointment extends through June 30, 2018. “I am very...

University of New Mexico Associate Provost Virginia Scharff announced today the appointment of Professor A. Gabriel Meléndez as director of the Center for Regional Studies effective March 1, 2017.  “I am very pleased to have Gabriel join UNM’s...

UNM Distinguished Professor of American Studies, A. Gabriel Meléndez, was presented with the Casimiro Legacy Award. The presentation was part of the Colorado Latino Hall of Fame gala event sponsored by the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of...

The UNM Departments of American Studies, English, History and Linguistics, along with 28 other colleges and universities have been chosen by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to rethink and transform the training and education for the “next...