College of Arts & Sciences

A team of geoscientists led by The University of New Mexico researchers has revealed an unprecedented look inside Yellowstone National Park’s massive underground magma system. Using cutting-edge seismic imaging, the team identified a sharply defined,...

A team of experts in The University of New Mexico's Department of Communication and Journalism is creating an online, interactive map to track local media in the state to show gaps in news outlets and coverage.

Calling all those interested in environmental science! The Earth and Planetary Sciences department is hosting a free, week-long program that will introduce participants to Earth science data analysis and careers in a fun, inclusive, collaborative...

Long before history books recorded the American Revolution or the Civil War, a violent conflict began in the Rio Grande Valley, marking what some archeologists call America’s first war.  Anthropology Adjunct Research Professor Matthew...

Did you know that every May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month? During which organizations and community members come together to share and celebrate Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.  According to...

Ronda L. Brulotte, a professor in The University of New Mexico’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, has released a new book, “Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit for the Global Marketplace.” Book cover for "Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit...

For Kaelyn Moon, the path to UNM was paved by ambition, strong women and family ties.  Her inspiration for success began at home with her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother, Alta Maxine Harper, instilled in her the family values of hard work and...

Rebecca Nez, a sophomore Regents' Scholar and a member of the Navajo Nation, has been selected as a 2025 Udall Scholar. The prestigious national award, administered by the Udall Foundation, honors students committed to leadership and public service in...

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...

Three individuals will receive honorary doctorates at The University of New Mexico spring 2025 undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 17. Honorary degrees are awarded to recognize individuals’ contributions to a specific field or to society in...