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Just prior to winter break, University of New Mexico President Robert Frank received a letter from Higher Education Department Secretary Jose Garcia notifying him that the Legislative Lottery Scholarship award would no longer cover 100 percent of tuition. UNM has stepped in to cover the reduction for most students affected by the cut.

University of New Mexico President Robert G. Frank recently received a check for $70,000 from Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León, Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque. “For the fourth year, UNM celebrates the support and contributions of IME Becas under the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These funds, which are matched by private funds through the

In 2012, Mariana Madrigal was a student at the University of New Mexico pursuing a degree in international studies and political science. When her mother needed to return to Mexico, Madrigal worried how she would be able to afford to finish her ...

Fall in New Mexico: green chile, the Balloon Fiesta and…budget planning? Developing a budget for an institution the size of The University of New Mexico is an ongoing, dynamic process. This year UNM is getting a jump on the process in an effort to ...

University of New Mexico President Robert G. Frank currently seeks nominations for the Presidential Award of Distinction. Established by Frank in 2013, the award is one of UNM’s most prestigious awards and is awarded at the sole discretion of the Unive

The UNM Board of Regents authorized the acquisition of the old First Baptist Church property at Broadway and Central in a special meeting. Purchase of the property will give the economic development project an actual physical home.

Once touted as “The University of the Americas,” UNM has a mission to reach out to Latin America. Mary Anne Saunders, special assistant to the president on global initiatives, is putting that mission on the map. After establishing an office in ...

University of New Mexico President Robert G. Frank delivers his first State of the University address on Friday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. in Keller Hall at the UNM Center for the Arts. The speech is open to the public, but seating is limited. On their way in ...

Students, faculty and staff, who braved the elements, put on quite a show in the Roundhouse Wednesday at UNM Day at the Legislature. Thanks to the students whose exhibits were terrific. Also, special thanks goes to Dr. Carolyn Voss from the HSC, Meeko

It’s an idea that’s a part of a larger development, but the possibility of a sports bar-themed restaurant involving former UNM football star Brian Urlacher moved a step closer to reality recently. Last winter, the UNM Board of Regents approved ...