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It’s part of the department’s overall mission of individual, family and community education – the wellbeing of New Mexicans – and as families adjust to a new reality amid the COVID-19 outbreak, faculty and students at The University of New Mexico’s...

A massive, colorful snail puppet is sliding through the neighborhoods of Albuquerque, spreading joy and comfort to people of all ages. It’s part of an art project from UNM Fine Arts student Ashleigh Abbott, who is finalist in the upcoming Biodesign...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) converted all spring semester classes to online formats in March. UNM-LA faculty who were teaching in-person classes quickly converted to new teaching techniques to continue to provide their...

According to the United States Geological Survey, Earth is home to about 1,500 potentially active volcanoes, with new volcanoes forming about once a week. Volcanic eruptions can be highly unpredictable and pose a major threat to life and...

Researchers with The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University launched a survey to better understand the impact of the coronavirus on food security and access among New Mexicans. Individuals who participate must be New Mexico residents...

Across the Albuquerque Metro, groups continue answering the call to create masks needed to help curb the spread of COVID-19. In April, when the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended cloth masks should be worn in public settings, UNM staff members...

The United States developed its newest military branch, the U.S. Space Force just in time to welcome its first Lobo into the ranks, 2nd Lt. Kyle Williams. The U.S. Space Force (USSF), founded in 2019, is organized as a military service branch within...

The COVID-19 quarantine is not stopping The University of New Mexico students from pursuing and presenting their research. Dozens of students submitted poster and oral presentations to the online version of the 2020 Undergraduate Research Opportunity...

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has announced the regional and national winners in its 'Mark of Excellence Awards,' and the lists include New Mexico News Port, an independent news lab based at The University of New Mexico's Communication...

Long-time Lobo Shelley Simms is retiring after 20 years of service at The University of New Mexico. After retiring, Simms plans to apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at San Juan College.  Simms recently served as the administrative...