Kingsley Nelson Jr.’s impact on The University of New Mexico will remain long after he graduates. Nelson, who is majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in economics, plans to complete a master’s degree at UNM in December.

Three individuals with deep connections to the University and the community will receive honorary doctorates at The University of New Mexico spring 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 16.

Emily Notsinneh is what she calls a parenting student. She received her associate's degree right out of high school from Central New Mexico College. Nine years later, she’s returning to school with the support of the family she built in that...

Jasmine Hobbs, RN, grew up in Grants, N.M., spending time in the hospital with her grandfather and watching nurses show up with compassion and warmth for families on their hardest days. That memory stayed with her.

at the Staff Appreciation Green Chile Cheeseburger Cookout. Photo credit: Grace Faustino