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There are more than eight million species of living things on Earth, but none of them — from 100-foot blue whales to microscopic bacteria — has an advantage over the others in the universal struggle for existence. In a paper published today (Jan. 8) in...

This February marks the beginning of Black History Month across the U.S. Many activities are planned to celebrate the achievements of African descent nationally and right here at The University of New Mexico. In anticipation of Black History Month, the...

Students elected to represent the undergraduate population at UNM are urging state lawmakers to increase funding to the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. UNM Student Body President Noah Brooks and Vice President Sally Midani sent an open letter to...

The University of New Mexico’s research at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon was recently honored with a Field Discovery Award at the Shanghai Archaeological Forum. The project is one of 10 chosen from more than 100 projects around the world. “Their...

This month’s free financial wellness session titled, “Why Do You Need an Estate Plan?” is hosted by TIAA Wealth Management Consultant Denise Lambert. The event is open to UNM faculty, staff and retirees.   The session will take place on the main campus...

Spring Welcome Back Day for students is Wednesday, Jan. 17. All UNM departments and programs are encouraged to table at the event.   Welcome Back Day is a great opportunity for students to discover departmental and campus resources at The University of...

Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) begins full service in early-2018. The city hasn’t announced a formal start date, but there is information motorists, pedestrians and potential users need to know, particularly for the University Area. Changes can already...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick talks with author Ashley Biggers, who has written extensively about travel in New Mexico. Her latest book, “Eco-Travel New Mexico,” highlights hotels and restaurants that operate on...

Two University of New Mexico professors are representing the institution at a national conference in New York City. Jesse Alemán and Danizete Martínez, of the English departments at the main campus and the UNM-Valencia branch campus, have been selected...

Ramiro Jordan, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of New Mexico, has been selected as president-elect of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES). Jordan, also associate dean for...