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Astronomers from The University of New Mexico, along with U.S. and international researchers, have confirmed the existence of a new giant exoplanet, made possible through a collaboration with citizen scientists around the world. The discovery is...

As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense, understanding how to stay safe in the heat is no longer optional - it’s essential.

The University of New Mexico Office of Academic Affairs has announced that five faculty members — whose expertise ranges from hantavirus to Heidegger — have been promoted to the rank of distinguished professor. The 2025 distinguished professor class is...

Water is running out and time is ticking; that's why a University of New Mexico Law Professor is chiming in, recommending four regulatory solutions to preserve groundwater in the southwest.

When Hanmin Kim joined a campus international food festival as part of the Korean team, he had no idea the event would spark a movement. His homemade gimbap—a Korean seaweed rice roll—quickly stole the show, drawing crowds and calls for more. Just months...

Jason Moore, associate professor and chair of the Honors College at The University of New Mexico, is set to lead a team of researchers and students back to the Paraguayan Chaco in 2025 as part of the groundbreaking “Future Fossils on Fans” project. This...

“That’s why her hair is so big. It’s full of secrets.” Mean Girls and pop culture has taught us to fear gossip as toxic and cruel, the whispered fuel of cliques and drama. But what if we’ve been getting gossip all wrong? New research from UNM’s...

The University of New Mexico’s Zimmerman Library is celebrating Pride Month and UNM’s LGBTQ+ community with a carefully curated, vibrant and powerful book display that honors queer voices, stories, and identities. The display is titled Reading with...

A new study from The University of New Mexico's Institute for Social Research shows Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is seeing an increase in its jail population.

From California to Georgia and finally to New Mexico, Ruben Loza has been prioritizing finding community throughout his academic career.