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UNM student Chase Jacques-Maynes was selected as one of 201 students from 137 institutions to interview for the Truman Scholarship with the Foundation’s Regional Review Panels between March 2 and April 7. The Foundation received 743 applications from 288...

University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has announced four finalists for dean of the Honors College. Each candidate will hold open forums for students, staff, faculty, and also a presentation,...

Scribendi, the literary and arts magazine for The University of New Mexico Honors College, was recently selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pacemaker award from the Associated Collegiate Press in the category of Undergraduate Publications. The Pacemaker...

The UNM Honors College will host a Homecoming and Open House event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event features an art exhibition at Spectra Gallery, a kids' room with fun crafts, and a silent auction fundraiser to...

The University of New Mexico is recognizing three incredible students who were officially given the prestigious distinction of Goldwater Scholars on March 29. Mia Baca, Victoria Nisoli, and Ariana Pritha are among the 2024-2025 Goldwater Scholars  who...

The University of New Mexico is becoming a hub of Truman Scholar recognition.  UNM senior Jesus Sanchez, is one of 191 Truman Scholar finalists selected from this year’s pool of 709 nominations across over 285 institutions. Sanchez is scheduled to...

One University of New Mexico pioneer is earning another awe-inspiring accolade. Recent alumnus Emma Hotz has just been named a Luce Scholar–the first UNM student to be so.  The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program...

The legislative session marks a time of action and progress in New Mexico. This year is no different with leaders at The University of New Mexico’s main campus, UNM Health and Health Sciences (UNM HHS) and branch campuses talking about and showcasing...

Rosalie Otero, a distinguished figure in the field of honors education and an influential voice in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been celebrated for her extensive work in the University Honors Program at the University of New...

The University of New Mexico Honors College is proud to announce the recipient of the UNM Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award – an honor that salutes the remarkable achievements of alumni who have contributed immensely to the college’s reputation...