College of Arts & Sciences

On Friday, Aug. 27, The University of New Mexico is set to resume its public viewing sessions at the UNM Campus Observatory. The UNM Campus Observatory allows for students and visitors to view the night skies from a convenient setting. During this time,...

The University of New Mexico is increasing its research footprint. This week the nationally renowned Brookings Institution announced the appointment of the third class of David M. Rubenstein Fellows. Among the 10 appointments is Gabriel Sanchez, UNM...

UNM Department of Physics & Astronomy Ph.D. student Seth Bruzewski, along with Adjunct Professor Frank Schinzel and Distinguished Professor Greg Taylor, has been using resources at the UNM Center for Advanced Research Computing to identify “sneaky”...

From corridors of The University of New Mexico to halls of the U.S. Congress– community members are honoring the life and legacy of Jeff Mitchell. The researcher and director of UNM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research died in his home in...

University of New Mexico Professor Chris Lippitt was recently named the new associate dean for research in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Prior to this appointment, which took effect Aug. 1, Lippitt was the founding faculty coordinator of the...

Quantum Technologies hold the promise to revolutionize future technologies in computing, communication, and sensing and deepening our understanding of the universe. They harness the unique features of quantum mechanical systems for devices such...

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation declared a water shortage in the Colorado River Basin, announcing historic water cuts for portions of the western United States. The damning headlines are startling, but water researchers...

The University of New Mexico recently announced the promotion and honor of 10 faculty to the rank of Distinguished Professor. They include Lisa Broidy, Alexander Buium, Joseph Cook, Laura Crossey, Jeremy Edwards, Fernando Garzon, Kerry Howe, Mary Ann...

In 2018, the National Museum of Brazil was ravaged by a fire that destroyed a huge collection of irreplaceable historical artifacts. Among the 20 million items lost in the blaze were antiquities collected by the imperial family in the 19th century,...

When students return to campus for the Fall semester, a new art installation will greet them at the recently-opened Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science (PAÍS) building. During the pandemic, PAÍS became home to a set of colorful paintings in...