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Director of UNM Ticketing, Leason Cherry died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 26. Cherry was a valued member of the University's Institutional Support Services (ISS) team since 2002 and became the director of UNM Ticketing in 2019. He was 41. A resident of...

To better track vaccination status, the UNM Vaccine Verification Program site has been updated for students, learners, faculty and staff to upload documentation of receiving a COVID-19 booster shot. The University encourages all those who receive a COVID...

The University of New Mexico African American Student Services (AASS) department was recently honored with two prestigious awards at the Association for Black Culture Centers (ABCC) National Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina.  AASS was awarded...

The University of New Mexico Staff Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. The Gerald May Award is a prestigious presidential award given to exceptional staff members at UNM. Every year, at least three people...

It’s that time of year, UNM Staff Council is again partnering with Animal Humane New Mexico for the 14th annual Happy Tails drive. Every year, Happy Tails compiles donated items needed at Animal Humane NM for homeless pets. It is one of the largest...

University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes has named Nathan Bush as interim Chief Government Relations Officer effective Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. The leadership transition was prompted by the departure of Barbara Damron, who decided to return...

It's important to eat sufficient protein as we age – research shows that optimal protein intake can improve physical function, prevent sarcopenia and the loss of muscle, help maintain bone mass, and assist with hunger and weight control. The recommended...

One of the benefits UNM offers to staff is the opportunity to take professional or academic development courses and priority registration through Staff as Students. Twice a year (one held in fall, one held in spring) Staff as Students allows staff to...

Every year the UNM Staff Council announces winners for the Outstanding Supervisor Award. The Outstanding Supervisor Award to recognize phenomenal leaders in the workplace. These supervisors have an important impact on the staff experience at the...

Are you looking for different ideas to boost your outdoor activity? Fall is upon us and the temperature is cooler and to some of us, downright perfect. If you want more time outside, consider this short list of opportunities to increase your connectivity...