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When UNM began to focus on economic development, there was a promise to monitor progress. Now, a survey to help measure public perception and prioritize issues for the coming year has been developed. “UNM is committed to being a contributor to ...

In the summer of 2012 as the concept of an innovation district was taking shape among UNM and community leaders as the key to reshaping the New Mexico economy, two important advisory groups were created.  

Deans, administrators and interested faculty members are beginning to think about what UNM does and how it relates to long term economic goals for the university. 

STC.UNM was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration recently. The money will be used to help establish a new innovation center to anchor Innovate ABQ.  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny ...

UNM Provost Chaouki Abdallah has announced the appointment of Michael Dougher, professor of Psychology and senior vice provost for Academic Affairs, to the position of Vice President for Research and Economic Development. The appointment is effective ...

The final morning of the Legislative Finance Committee meeting at the SUB commenced with some optimistic projections from Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry. He touted the city’s many new partnerships with UNM, including Innovate ABQ, which is designed to ...

After a nationwide search, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chaouki Abdallah has announced the selection of four finalists for the position of Vice President for Research and Economic Development. The finalists include: ...

On Friday-Saturday, March 15-16, nearly 500 middle and high school students will exhibit their science fair projects and compete for nearly $50,000 in prizes and scholarships at the 53rd Annual Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge ...

UNM President Robert Frank has received his final report from the UNM Economic Development Summit and is beginning to consider ways in which the university can most effectively participate in developing the regional and state economy.The UNM Economic ...

The UNM Economic Development Summit on Friday, Sept. 21, will be a day of structured conversation and an exploration of ideas about practical ways UNM can directly impact how the state, communities, employers, and entrepreneurs grow our regional ...