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Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. Not only is the count mandated by the U.S. Constitution, it also affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public...

The University of New Mexico hosts the 20th annual meeting of the American Indian Studies Association conference set for Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 6 through 8 in the UNM Student Union Building. Twenty years ago, Elizabeth Cook-Lynn wrote, “the challenge...

“I am first-generation.” That is the phrase used by 34 percent of college undergraduates in the United States to identify themselves as the first in their family to attend college. First-Generation Celebration Friday, Nov. 9 UNM Student Union...

The University of New Mexico will officially celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time in school history on Monday, Oct. 8 in an effort to recognize the resilience of Native Americans. Starting in 2015, the City of Albuquerque voted to...

Every college strives to bring students to their campus and see them through to graduation, and The University of New Mexico (UNM) is no exception. In addition to strong academic programs, a number of elements factor into student retention, and this is...

KIVA Club hosts its 63rd Annual Nizhoni Days Powwow Sunday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Johnson Field. The event is open and free to the public. The powwow is the culmination of a week-long series of festivities hosted by various departments, and...

A new Native American Budget and Policy Institute launching this week aims at empowering Native American communities to improve their health, education and economic well-being. The NABPI will conduct research, budget and policy analysis, social justice...

The University of New Mexico and Navajo Nation have announced a partnership to provide residence hall space for 118 Navajo students at Lobo Rainforest, UNM’s newest housing option, located in the innovation district of downtown Albuquerque. “One of the...

Just how diverse is The Land of Enchantment? That’s the question that the Humans of New Mexico project hopes to answer by shining a light on the vibrant culture that the state has to offer.

November is American Indian Heritage Month and American Indian Student Services (AISS) is collaborating with Native American Studies and several chartered student organizations to celebrate on UNM campus. This event, hosted by BSE and the Native Student...