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It’s not every day a Lobo becomes a published author alongside a NASCAR legend and remembers to thank their professor. UNM alumnus Dominic Aragon is celebrating the release of All of It: Daytona 500 Champion Tells the Rest of the Story. Aragon’s...

Brian Levant admits he didn’t choose to enter The University of New Mexico to engage entirely in rigorous academics. However, during his time at UNM, he found his passion, graduated, and has gone on to have a highly successful career in the TV and film...

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...

After hours of combing through countless nominations for outstanding alumni and longtime Lobos, The University of New Mexico Alumni Association awards committee has selected the recipients of its 2024 UNM Alumni Awards. They include Raven Chacon, Sally...

The UNM Alumni Association in partnership with the UNM Department of Physics & Astronomy invites Lobo alumni and community members to the Lobo Living Room: To the Moon! UNM Researchers Will Help Return Man to the Lunar Surface from 5:15 to 8 p.m. on...

Dr. Kwane Stewart, a University of New Mexico alumnus (’93), was recently named CNN’s 2023 Hero of the Year for his work providing veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness in California. “As I get older, I start thinking about...

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. Born on the St. Ignatius Indian Mission, she is an enrolled Salish member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, Montana. As a Native American, she might have been...

A gripping tale of ghosts, crime and justice is back to where it all began: New Mexico. University of New Mexico alumnus Ramona Emerson has returned to her alma mater to showcase her wildly successful supernatural crime thriller Shutter.  Shutter...

The Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA (CIE-USA) annually awards Asian American engineers representative of exceptional leadership, strong technical skills, and a commitment to public service. This year, Tian Ma, a University of New Mexico alum and...

The University of New Mexico Alumni Association is seeking nominations for outstanding alumni to honor during its annual award banquet in February 2024.  The UNM Alumni Association gives a number of awards to individuals in recognition of outstanding...