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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school...

Former United States Sen. Fred Harris, a long-time political figure, activist, and professor emeritus at The University of New Mexico, created and leaves behind an impressive legacy from a political career that impacted many United States citizens and...

As the November election approaches, it is important to consider there is a wide range of obstacles impacting Americans' access to cast their ballot across the country, ranging from photo-ID requirements in some states, misinformation aimed at confusing...

What race do you think others, who do not know you, would automatically assume you are based on your looks? Your skin color, facial features, or hair texture. That’s the question Sociology Professor Nancy López at The University of New Mexico wants asked on the next U.S. Census.

Four University of New Mexico students are part of a new federal program teaching youth nationwide how to be victim advocates. Sophie Anderson Haynie, Felicia Tuchman, Thanh Nguyen, and Sicilee Silversmith, all UNM students, were selected earlier this...

A group of Political Science students at The University of New Mexico had the chance to learn about a historic U.S. Supreme Court case from one of the main people involved in the worldwide scandal. During the 2024 spring semester in UNM’s Constitutional...

University of New Mexico Department of Physics and Astronomy Graduate student Josef Sorenson was selected recently to receive the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) award to pursue his Ph.D. next year at...

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced yesterday approximately $504 million in implementation grants to 12 Tech Hubs designees, including Elevate Quantum (EQ), the lead agency of a Colorado-New Mexico-based collaboration that seeks...

The University of New Mexico is recognizing the newest additions to its growing list of Fulbright awardees. Four UNM students and recent graduates have been chosen to be part of Fulbright programs this year. Across the world and across disciplines,...

UNM researcher awarded Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant for intersectionality research on Latino Student Success in Higher Education  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded $110,000 for a yearlong study on how universities employ...