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“I have always cared about my education.” Growing up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Araceli Ramirez knew early on that college would be part of her future. By middle school, she was already telling her strong, independent mother that she...

Each year in August, new Lobos kick off their first semester at The University of New Mexico with the annual late summer traditional event known as First-Year Family Day.

The Office of the University Secretary seeks volunteers to assist with the 2025 First-Year Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at Popejoy Hall. UNM's First-Year Family Day is an annual event to celebrate first-year students, transfer students, and...

For Mark Freeland, graduating with his bachelor's degree is a lifelong dream he will soon realize. In just two years, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts, two minors in communication and political science and a certificate in honors...

The University of New Mexico’s Family Development Program (FDP) aims to support and empower New Mexico children and their families. For four decades, that’s exactly what the program has accomplished. The FDP, within UNM’s College of Education and Human...

The Early Show with Alax, supported by UNM-based research teams at the Family Development Program (FDP) and the Cradle to Career Policy Institute (CCPI), received a prestigious regional Emmy from the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Academy) this month.

Domestic violence doesn’t follow a calendar—it is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families every day of the year. However, advocates like Áine McCarthy, director of The University of New Mexico’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC), recognize...

In the 1980s and 1990s, millions of youngsters dreamed they could “be like Mike” — legendary Chicago Bulls basketball player Michael Jordan. Growing up in China, Shuang (Sean) Luan was one of those who idolized Jordan. In fact, his love of Michael...

The Office of the University Secretary seeks volunteers to assist with the 2024 First-Year Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at Johnson Gym. UNM's First-Year Family Day is an annual event to celebrate first-year students, transfer students, and...

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is hosting a Family Day Event focused on Exploring Human Evolution. The event is part of Maxwell’s mission of working toward a greater understanding of the fullness of human experiences...