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Maya Shamsid-Deen has a few titles - mother, teacher, and now, Doctor. A love for plants as a child grew into a decade-long academic career, crossing the finish line with her Ph.D. in Biology from The University of New Mexico in May.

If you had asked Brandon Salazar during his freshman year where he would have ended up, the first-generation student would not have thought it would be working in higher education.  “I’m the first in my family to ever go to college,” Salazar said. “I...

As Sofia Olay prepares to walk across the graduation stage with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The University of New Mexico College of Population Health (COPH), she’ll carry with her more than a diploma. She carries a sense of purpose,...

Some people say they’re “shooting for the stars” as a figure of speech, but Amy Goodman took that literally. Come graduation, she will be walking across the stage and soaring to new heights as the first female New Mexican to be commissioned into the United States Space Force.

Three students were awarded scholarships at the 2025 Graduate Poster Showcase (GPS25) held recently. Congratulations to Hamideh Shojaeian in first place, Samuel Coulter in second place, and Adrianna Fragozo in third. All come from the School of...

A 30 kilowatt (kW) roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) array on The University of New Mexico Student Union Building (SUB) was placed in service late in 2024, marking a milestone for a student-led effort to bring solar energy to the SUB. The Graduate and...

Each year, in what has become a tradition as part of Spring and Fall commencement, the University Communication and Marketing team highlights Lobos who have inspired us through their exceptional leadership, courage, and perseverance during their time at...

Lillian Walker remembers as a child when money was tight as the family bounced between low and middle income and having an injury meant waiting to see if she was hurt enough to be taken to a doctor. Healthcare bills meant struggling to pay for food and...

Enter the Sydow home in Albuquerque and the powerful and loving bond between Mackenzie Sydow and her brother Michael is immediately noticeable.

You may have met him at church or seen him at the local grocery store. He may have even saved your life. If you’ve ever met Gregory Aragon, consider yourself lucky. A Captain with Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR), Aragon spends his days fighting fires and...