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Each year, in the days leading up to Spring and Fall Commencement, the University Communication and Marketing team spotlights graduating Lobos whose stories reflect exceptional leadership, resilience, and perseverance at The University of New Mexico....

Veronica Lopez has spent the last two years getting her master’s degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies. Her area of focus was researching ways to support Chicano students and teachers in urban areas, and she did it all while working full time as a high school teacher in Chicago.

For Ian Widrick-Martinez, walking across the stage to celebrate the completion of his Master of Public Administration will be the culmination of a journey that began with a conversation with his father and has taken him across the region, all while...

University of New Mexico researcher Katie Witkiewitz Ph.D., was recently honored with the Marlatt Mentorship Award from the Research Society on Alcohol, the largest organization of alcohol researchers in the country.  

As cap-and-gown season approaches, the University of New Mexico celebrated its graduating Lobos with a vibrant Senior Send-Off at the historic Hodgin Hall Alumni Center on Wednesday, April 30. Hosted by the UNM Alumni Association and sponsored by Santa...

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...

The University of New Mexico will celebrate the fall class of 2024 in two separate commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec.13 at University Arena (commonly known as the Pit). The graduate ceremony for master’s and doctoral students...

Nearly 3,000 students can now call themselves alumni of The University of New Mexico following Saturday’s commencement in front of a packed University Arena. UNM’s 2024 commencement culminated an unprecedented journey for this class, which started...

Ashley McMains is not only a nursing student; she's also a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of determination. Graduating from The University of New Mexico College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), McMains' journey...

Naadiyahtu Iddrisu hails from a small village in Ghana. A mother of young daughters, one of them born on her first year as a graduate student, she has consistently supported her family while excelling as a graduate student at The University of New...