Psychology

The Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network at The University of New Mexico has announced the recipients of the research scholarship for the spring of 2026.  

Understanding how the brain processes rewards and goals may help researchers better understand motivation, decision-making and mental health disorders such as depression. In the latest episode of The University of New Mexico's award-winning podcast, It's...

James Cavanagh has been at UNM for 13 years studying cognitive neuroscience. He has been well-supported by the National Institutes of Health in his quest to use imaging tools to understand psychiatric and neurological disorders. 

In this 2025 Research Year-in-Review, compiled annually by University Communication and Marketing (UCAM), scientists at The University of New Mexico addressed some of the most pressing issues facing New Mexico and the nation—from analyzing a massive...

The Undergraduate Research, Arts & Design Network student ambassadors have been chosen for the new school year. URAD currently has four student ambassadors who are experienced undergraduate student researchers at UNM and are passionate about getting...

In a significant advance for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally recognized reductions in World Health Organization (WHO) Risk Drinking Levels (RDLs; a 5-category alcohol consumption...

Three of the honorees of this year’s Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards will be featured during the inaugural Faculty Lightning Lounge talks for the 2025-26 academic year on Sept. 10.

This year’s Fall Undergraduate Research Scholarship awardees have been chosen. Four University of New Mexico students are supported in their pursuit of research with a UNM faculty member. Winners are given a $500 departmental award. 

University of New Mexico researcher Katie Witkiewitz Ph.D., was recently honored with the Marlatt Mentorship Award from the Research Society on Alcohol, the largest organization of alcohol researchers in the country.  

Following the events of Friday, there has been an emphasis on mental health. The University of New Mexico has no shortage of experts and researchers who study the impacts of traumatic events on the mind, body, and community.