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More than 100 years ago, The University of New Mexico offered for the first time a dedicated research arm of the university, launching the Graduate School, which offered a master’s degree. The Graduate School is now known as Graduate Studies and the...

After an extensive nationwide search, The University of New Mexico (UNM) has appointed Shawna Wolfe as the vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS), effective Dec. 1. Wolfe brings a wealth of experience, particularly within the realm of...

The University of New Mexico hosts a Community Engagement Symposium 2023 on Friday, Nov. 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. in George Pearl Hall at the School of Architecture + Planning building. The symposium will focus on Advancing New Mexico and having conversations...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we have an in-depth, two-part conversation about police shootings in New Mexico. According to an analysis by Searchlight New Mexico, police shot 357 people statewide over the last 10 years — more than in any other U.S....

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...

Christopher Perfetti, an associate professor of nuclear engineering at The University of New Mexico, is the principal investigator of two large research projects focusing on nuclear reactor fuel cycles and nuclear criticality safety. Christopher...

The University of New Mexico Staff Council is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award, a prestigious presidential award given to exceptional staff members who have made significant contributions to the...

The University of New Mexico is home to all types of learners. From 18-year-olds fresh out of high school, to retirees dipping their toes back in, to everyone in between, UNM has lessons and experiences for all–that includes students who don’t even...

The Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) at The University of New Mexico has been awarded a Title VI Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language grant from the U.S. Department of Education. UNM is one of only 13 institutions nationwide...

The University of New Mexico is part of an election integrity effort over 15 years in the making, and many more years to come. UNM Political Science Professor Wendy Hansen and Professor Emeritus Lonna Atkeson have spearheaded the release of an...