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UNM Professor Lawrence Straus recently received a pleasant surprise recently when he found out a newly published book was dedicated to him. Human Adaptations to the Last Glacial Maximum was derived from a symposium held in his honor in Portugal last...

Everyday scientists uncover many negative attributes associated with climate change. As temperatures continue to rise, the effects are subtle in some cases and more dramatic in others. New research conducted by scientists at The University of New Mexico...

As a part of The University of New Mexico’s efforts to broaden and deepen efforts to prevent sexual misconduct on and around campus, UNM will be hosting a regional discussion with the Department of the Navy titled “A Regional Discussion on Sexual Assault...

This week, New Mexico in Focus speaks with Vera and Chanterelle Sung, whose family owns the Abacus Federal Savings Bank in Manhattan. After the financial collapse a decade ago, relatively tiny Abacus was the only bank to face criminal sanctions. The bank...

Ticketing sites for music halls, performance theaters, sports stadiums, retail stores – it’s rare to visit a website these days without having a message pop up on the screen offering to help you find what you’re looking for. But how do they sometimes...

The Office of Assessment & APR and the Office of Institutional Analytics hosts a professional development data workshop on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. titled The Art & Science of Data: From Numbers to Narratives. The Art & Science of...

The University of New Mexico’s Giving Tree is not your average holiday tree, instead it’s decorated with 120 candy canes for the annual ASUNM Community Experience tradition. Attached to each candy cane is a tag that lists a gift for a child in need...

Dr. Eliseo “Cheo” Torres, vice president for Student Affairs announced recently the appointment of Brandi Stone as the new permanent director for UNM African American Student Services.  Stone was chosen from a group of highly-qualified applicants...

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s can be devastating to patients and their families. These diseases are difficult to diagnose before symptoms show, meaning it’s often already too late to reverse the damage to the central...

It's almost time for winter break. Do you still need to fill some stockings? Stop by the UNM Bookstores - Main Campus and North Campus locations – Dec. 16 - 20 for our Last Minute Holiday Sale, featuring great discounts on gifts, clothing, computers and...