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Jane Lancaster, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. She joins other eminent anthropologists selected for the honor, including the late...

In his website biography, Subhankar Banerjee, Professor of Art & Ecology at The University of New Mexico, describes an experience on a trip to the Arctic in 2000 that showed him how the Earth was in crisis. “In one early morning, I was standing on...

Four researchers from several disciplines at The University of New Mexico recently were awarded a three-year National Science Foundation grant for their project to create new career opportunities for rural craftspeople by blending traditional craft...

The Center for Environmental Arts and Humanities at the University of New Mexico and the UNM Art Museum will host a public talk by storyteller and cartoonist Zeke Peña. The Center appointed Peña as its inaugural Art & Ecology Artist-in-Residence for the...

Through tumultuous waters and sweeping vistas, Peter Walker and his students take their audience on a ride up-and-down stream in the new docuseries “Rio Grande Serenade” to help tell the epic tales of high desert life, culture, survival, and wildlife...

The University of New Mexico's College of Fine Arts announces the inaugural Spring 2021 Promising Artist Awards (PAA). This opportunity is open to all of New Mexico’s talented high school juniors and seniors in all disciplines of fine arts: musical solo...

Streaming giant Netflix recently announced a proposed expansion in the City of Albuquerque – opening up countless possibilities for UNM Film and Digital Arts students to get hands-on experience. The investment will generate approximately 1,000...

Five film programs at higher education institutions across New Mexico have received approximately $80,000 in funding from "Better Call Saul" through the New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Giveback Program. Schools receiving Giveback funds include: New...

The UNM Department of Art is reminding students of an upcoming scholarship application deadline. The Native American Environmental Arts and Humanities Scholarship is an interdisciplinary award for Native American students across all UNM colleges who are...

When he was a senior at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, Ian Hucke had major surgery to remove a mass from his brain due to a congenital condition. While still in rehabilitation, and not wanting to delay college, he made a deal with his parents:...