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Research from The University of New Mexico shows people are less likely to go back to jail if they are taking methadone treatment or other substance use treatments behind bars.  

For the first time in years, the Institute for the Study of "Race" and Social Justice at the University of New Mexico has a new director.  Dr. Shinsuke Eguchi, a Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at UNM, was named director of...

Warning labels on social media: That’s what the United States Surgeon General called for last month saying the apps are a big contributor to the mental health crisis among younger people.  

New research from the University of New Mexico’s Cradle to Career Institute (CCPI) shows while child care subsidies are helping make care more affordable, some families still struggling to find child care that meets their needs.  

The give and take of the economy and those who drive it is a topic that UNM’s Center for Social Policy (CSP) strives to highlight as part of their mission to address social inequalities.    In a new, joint cross-campus research project from CSP...

Entering an election year, there’s always extra focus on voter representation. You hear phrases involving your voice, your vote and your promised changes as candidates vie for your vote; but are they really going to act in your best interest for years...

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM’s Center for Social Policy (CSP.)   CSP Director...

The University of New Mexico is playing an integral role in the well-being of the residents across the state. The Center for Social Policy (CSP), led by Political Science Professor Gabriel Sanchez, just provided the City of Santa Fe with data from the...

In 2011, Felisa Smith, Distinguished Professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, was discussing science communications with then-graduate student Mason Ryan. Distinguished Professor Felisa Smith “It was after another of those episodes where...

There’s more that meets the eye when it comes to most things in life. In one specific area of research, however, the impulse to dive deeper and look beyond the surface had long been avoided.    That’s something UNM Sociology Professor and director and...