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Legend has it that the duck pond at The University of New Mexico, a popular spot for members of the campus community and local residents to hang out and relax, started as a series of puddles. “At my new student orientation, my tour guide told me that...

At first glance, when you see the announcement for a set of days titled ‘Farmworker’s Awareness Week,’ you may wonder why it’s necessary to dedicate a week to a singular occupation. The University of New Mexico, however, is emphasizing that importance...

The Ashton Speaker Series returns this spring with an exploration into the world of neuroscience and its implications for information literacy. Hosted by The University of New Mexico, the series features distinguished speaker Troy A. Swanson, Teaching &...

Jason Scott Smith, professor of History at The University of New Mexico, recently spoke with journalist Kai Ryssdal on the public radio program “Marketplace,” as part of their insightful new series “Breaking Ground.” The program generates 14 million...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tells us why she wants to call a special session centered on public safety. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio asks the governor why she thinks a special session is necessary and whether she has the...

A UNM School of Engineering researcher has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project to improve power grids to ensure they are adaptively protected for modern conditions, such as high penetration of renewable energy...

The Global Education Office (GEO) is hosting UNM’s global community at the annual International Festival on April 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cornell Mall. The event will feature a kaleidoscope of cultures as GEO showcases the rich diversity of...

The University of New Mexico was presented with the esteemed Best Buildings Award from the Association of General Contractors (AGC) New Mexico for the UNM New Mexico Mutual Champions Training Center in the category of New Construction within $2.5 million...

New Mexico is home to many thriving Indigenous communities, yet due to outdated information and data, the real stories of those communities are not being told. A transformative initiative started by a team at The University of New Mexico wants to help...

For the second year in a row, UNM Physical Education students are being recognized nationwide among their peers.  The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) just had its 138th National Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio, where students...