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Faith Perez thought an Art History class she was required to take would never really be useful for what she wanted to do. That is until she was presented with an unexpected opportunity. And ended up directly using knowledge she’d learned at UNM. Perez,...

The University of New Mexico Class of 2020 arrived on campus for Move-In Day in mid-August. For many, this will be the most exciting experience of their college career. What most won’t realize, however, is that the decision to live on campus can greatly impact their overall success in college.

Katarina Pacheco, an alumna from The University of New Mexico, has been awarded a $5,000 Fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Pacheco is among 57...

University of New Mexico graduate student Cindy Nava was given the opportunity to attend the United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C. last month. She attended the conference alongside 5,000 other powerful women to hear discussion about women’s...

With its second gift of $400,000 since 2013, the Bilinski Educational Foundation will continue to recognize excellent doctoral students in the humanities at UNM. This year, eight UNM doctoral students, including Kaitlyn Creasy, Ann D’Orazio, Shelece...

Each year at The University of New Mexico, a new cohort of graduates celebrates the culmination of a long, sometimes trying but rewarding experience as they graduate after completing their degree requirements. From graduates who have battled back from...

Graduation for Whitney Johnson is a celebration of many things, but not the end of her academic and basketball career—it isn’t the beginning either. Rather, it’s a bridge to new adventure where she’ll continue her education both on and off the court.

The University of New Mexico hosts its commencement ceremonies Friday-Saturday, May 13-14, recognizing graduate degree students, and baccalaureate and associate degrees students in separate ceremonies. This is the third year UNM hosts separate...

University of New Mexico student Sean Kerwin will soon receive his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, but his journey was made more difficult when he was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him badly injured. Kerwin began pursuing his...

227 institutions nominated students for The Udall Foundation Scholarship. Two University of New Mexico students stood out from their peers to receive the scholarship and an honorable mention.