College of Arts & Sciences

The Department of Physics and Astronomy recently held the UNM Physics Day 2018, an undergraduate research conference and open house event organized by students for students that included local area high schools as well as a large contingent of students...

The developing Irish Studies initiative at the University of New Mexico was recently highlighted by the Consulate of Ireland for the U.S. Southwest. “Thank you to all of our communities for making this year’s Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening campaign a...

Ten students from The University of New Mexico have been selected to receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships for 2018. The UNM students, along with their graduate institution, are: Alexei Besser – Biology – UNM Sarah Blair...

While teaching writer Denis Johnson’s stories to college students in Connecticut, author Leslie Jamison found a letter in his archives, sent to Johnson by a younger writer in 1996 who said, “It seems there are two kinds of American writers. Those who...

The Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) and the Department of Linguistics are mourning the loss of colleague and friend Veronka (Vera) John-Steiner, a presidential professor emerita who passed away on Dec. 6, 2017.  All...

A new report shows solar technologies in New Mexico could lead to economic growth and about 6,800 more jobs per year. The New Mexico Jobs Project: A Guide to Creating Jobs in Advanced Solar Technology was created by the American Jobs Project in...

As the leading research institute in New Mexico, UNM strives to recognize its student and faculty research initiatives. Now, thanks to a generous donation, University Libraries is awarding six undergraduate students with the inaugural Jim and Mary Lois...

People who embody living history are few and far between. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Aaron Dixon, former Captain of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party, speaking on the topic: Journey Through the Black Underground. Presented...

Join The University of New Mexico's STEM University for “Pathways to Leadership and Innovation: An Evening with Women in STEM,” on March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom C. This event is open for those curious about science, engineering,...

The department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of New Mexico presents the 2nd annual Stuart A. Northrop Distinguished Lecturer: Susannah Porter, who will give a lecture titled “Tiny Vampires and Living Fossils: The Record of Early Life...