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Every February, teens and young adults nationwide share their stories of survival and raise awareness about domestic violence during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. That’s why the Albuquerque Bar Association hosted a presentation to recognize and...

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...

Collaborative studies using new analytical techniques combined with traditional field geology in one of the world’s premier geologic laboratories have led to new views of the Cambrian explosion of life. Since soon after our planet formed, Earth’s 4.6...

Three finalists for the director position for Facilities, Design & Construction under The University of New Mexico's Institutional Support Services have been announced. The finalists include Terry McGregor, Rick Henrard and Tom Willmott. Each candidate...

Although the congressional floor in Washington D.C. may appear tumultuous today, the up-and-coming future leaders and politicians are demonstrating a different perspective to get things done. This is exactly what transpired at the nation’s first-ever...

Researchers from UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have uncovered the giant hummingbird’s extreme long-distance migration for the first time. Their eight-year study, Extreme elevational migration spurred cryptic speciation in giant hummingbirds...

On April 11, The University of New Mexico recognized 477 Lobo faculty and staff, celebrating employees with 15, 20, 30, and 35 years of service at the 43rd Annual Service Award Recognition Ceremony. This year, UNM paid special recognition to several...

The biennial Paul Ré Peace Prize has opened the 2024 nomination cycle. Artist and author Paul Ré is recognized internationally for promoting world peace and harmony through his masterful creations. For five decades, Albuquerque resident Ré has shown how...

The R.H. Mallory Center for Community Geography is seeking applications for faculty affiliation. Any University of New Mexico faculty member or postdoctoral fellow with an interest in community-engaged teaching, research, or mapping is encouraged to...

Distinguished Professor Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, a faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, died of complications from cancer on July 10, 2023. There are many tributes being offered in Sheik-Bahae’s memory and all touch on one essential...