Program Operations Manager Smith Frederick (standing, left) listens as Los Lunas Schools Deputy Superintendent Brian Baca (far right) discusses some of the challenges his district faces when it comes to teacher shortages.

Student interest has been overwhelming in response to legislative funding earlier this year that has enabled The University of New Mexico to offer more scholarships to aspiring teachers as part of the Grow Your Own Teacher and the Teacher Preparation Affordability Acts.  

Two new scholarship opportunities created to help alleviate the teacher shortage in New Mexico have taken shape at The University of New Mexico. Both, the Grow Your Own Teacher (GYOT) Act and the Teacher Preparation Affordability (TPA) Act are...

This week, New Mexico in Focus looks at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which takes flight in just over a week. The event is one of the highlights of the year and a huge tourism draw for the state. But this year, the Fiesta will include...

The University of New Mexico is showcasing the innovation of its students and the interactive potential of higher education at the third annual SOMOS ABQ Festival.  SOMOS ABQ is one of the largest citizen-organized events in Albuquerque and brings...

The University of New Mexico welcomes all high school seniors to explore its campus and what the university has to offer as part of Senior Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. UNM’s Senior Day is designed to give high school seniors...