College of Arts & Sciences

It’s the holiday season and the time of year when there are plenty of libations at nearly every event and or celebration. However, you may not be aware of all the ingredients in your favorite libation, especially if that drink is apple cider. New...

When Alea White wears her cap and gown for commencement this Friday, collecting dual Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees – one in Journalism & Mass Communication and one in Psychology – from The University of New Mexico, she’ll be joined by an unusual...

Nearly 2,000 students will earn their degrees from The University of New Mexico as part of the Fall Class of 2018 – each one with an inspirational story sure to inspire others. Their commencement celebration is the culmination of many years of hard work,...

For many students at The University of New Mexico, college is a time for self-discovery and exploration. Many try to find their passion and work to realize the impact they want to make on the world. For Elizabeth Sanchez, she found her passion in...

The ancient Chinese principle of Yin and Yang states that “all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites,” such as, there can be no darkness without light and vice versa. This principle certainly holds true for modern life and urban...

From a young age, Aleja Allen loved the idea of Ireland, and says something about the small, green island enchanted her. Jenni Scanlan says the country captured her attention when she travelled there with the UNM Irish Studies group and realized the...

For Professor David Gutzler, and like-minded colleagues and individuals, the evidence is as clear as New Mexico’s blue skies – climate change is here, and it is past time to start thinking about doing something to mitigate the issue.  Gutzler, a...

New Mexico has a long and interesting history; however New Mexicans and their histories sometimes are not recorded forcing them to only be recorded in the memories of loved ones. This trend hurts the understanding of New Mexicans, their culture and their...

University of New Mexico Department of Biology Professor Felisa Smith was recently elected to the board as president-elect of the International Biogeography Society (IBS). Founded in 2001, the IBS is the primary forum for biographers worldwide. The IBS...

Picture this, you’re hungry, you have a family to feed, and your taste buds can only be satiated by the familiar flavor of large mammal meat. But, what if those large animals were difficult to find, would you settle for something smaller, less tasty—more...