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The two podcasters who got their start at The University of New Mexico have seen considerable listener growth over the past few years. Throughout the years, The Breaking Math Podcast (formerly associated with KUNM) has grown significantly. Currently,...

The University of New Mexico’s largest student-run philanthropy, LoboTHON, is continuing its efforts to raise funds and awareness for UNM’s Children Hospital and its Miracle Kids. LoboTHON works diligently throughout the year to raise money for UNM’s...

The University of New Mexico Professor Emeritus of History Richard Etulain recently published his 60th book and also received an award for his last book published in 2020. Etulain’s latest book Mark O. Hatfield: Oregon Statesman looks at the career...

The Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC) at The University of New Mexico recently welcomed Professor Ylva Pihlström as its new associate director. “I'm quite excited to have the opportunity to work with the outstanding CARC staff toward...

The University of New Mexico African American Student Services (AASS) department was recently honored with two prestigious awards at the Association for Black Culture Centers (ABCC) National Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina.  AASS was awarded...

Today, University of New Mexico alumna Kate Anderson received an award from the U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) for her contributions, leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. Anderson was honored with the Social, Economic, and...

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is partnering with The University of New Mexico (UNM) to establish a center for directed energy studies, a congressionally-funded endeavor.   The Directed Energy Center will be based at UNM...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, historic turnout across New Mexico led to some eye-opening results on election night. Gene Grant breaks down the key races for voters around the state including two wins for progressive, incumbent Mayors and a potential...

The University of New Mexico Staff Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. The Gerald May Award is a prestigious presidential award given to exceptional staff members at UNM. Every year, at least three people...

It’s that time of year, UNM Staff Council is again partnering with Animal Humane New Mexico for the 14th annual Happy Tails drive. Every year, Happy Tails compiles donated items needed at Animal Humane NM for homeless pets. It is one of the largest...