The New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium was one of 141 new commitments from stakeholders nationwide who stepped up as part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities announced recently by the Biden-Harris administration. The...
The University of New Mexico is becoming a hub of Truman Scholar recognition.
UNM senior Jesus Sanchez, is one of 191 Truman Scholar finalists selected from this year’s pool of 709 nominations across over 285 institutions. Sanchez is scheduled to...
One University of New Mexico pioneer is earning another awe-inspiring accolade. Recent alumnus Emma Hotz has just been named a Luce Scholar–the first UNM student to be so.
The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program...
The University of New Mexico is designated as an R1 university, the only one in the state. The designation means that UNM is dedicated to very high levels of research across all disciplines, from undergraduates to Ph.D. students. To accomplish this...
Rosalie Otero, a distinguished figure in the field of honors education and an influential voice in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been celebrated for her extensive work in the University Honors Program at the University of New...
The University of New Mexico is once again proud to be named as a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes the strong engagement...
The University of New Mexico Honors College is proud to announce the recipient of the UNM Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award – an honor that salutes the remarkable achievements of alumni who have contributed immensely to the college’s reputation...
The UNM Honors College Outstanding Young Alumni Award celebrates the commendable contributions of exceptional alumni who have showcased exemplary research, professional achievements, leadership skills, and community service, elevating the repute and...
Eco-Art: Making Art to Reconcile with the Climate Crisis is an interdisciplinary course, developed and team-taught by Associate Professor Megan Jacobs and honors student, Kineo Memmer in spring 2023, that integrated the disciplines of art and...
In 2023-2024, UNM Honors will recognize its 10th anniversary of becoming one of the largest honors colleges in the nation. While it was founded in 1957, it was structured as a program until 2012 when the UNM Faculty Senate and Board of Regents approved...