share a hug as supporters give them a standing ovation for their dedicated service to UNM. 

speaks to well-wishers during her retirement celebration.

Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences Dr. Mike Richards.

Dr. Jeffrey Younggren share a touching moment during their retirement celebration.

It is indeed a remarkable achievement to encounter a young postdoctoral fellow who goes on to dedicate 18 years of their professional career to enhancing research capacity for future scholars at a single academic institution.