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“The Hispanic culture is rich in tradition. That’s what makes us unique – New Mexico is a perfect example of that.” The University of New Mexico Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo "Cheo" Torres said it best, pointing to the array of traditions...

In an effort to highlight availability of programs and services amid The University of New Mexico's period of limited operations; the Division of Student Affairs has created a new video series called, We’re Still Here.  The series features UNM students...

A dedicated Lobo, Kim Kloeppel, is saying goodbye after 25 years at The University of New Mexico. Kloeppel is UNM’s Student Affairs associate director for finance and administration. However, throughout the years she’s filled several different roles...

The University of New Mexico’s Children’s Campus Director, Daniela Baca, has been appointed to serve on the state’s newly-formed COVID-Safe Practices (CSP) subcommittee for Early Childhood.  Daniela Baca Cabinet Secretary for the Early Childhood...

The 2020 Census is a decennial population count of the residents of the United States that is mandated by the government. It counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. In mid-March, homes across the country began receiving...

For 11 years BeKind UNM Week has thrived as a University tradition encompassing students, staff and faculty across campus. The Division of Student Affairs has partnered with the UNM BeKind Committee to celebrate and promote kindness on campus Feb....

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...

The holidays can be a rough time for some of our Lobos and some might not have enough to eat.  Each year, the Division of Student Affairs hosts a holiday drive to benefit a different organization or charity in our community. This year, the Division is...

About 1 in 6 people in New Mexico, and 1 in 4 children, are suffering from food insecurity, according to USDA statistics from 2017 – unsure of where they will get their next meal and how to gain consistent access to food. It is difficult to pinpoint...

For the 19th consecutive summer, Dr. Eliseo “Cheo” Torres, vice president for Student Affairs and professor of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies, hosts the “Traditional Medicine without Borders: Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico,”...