College of Arts & Sciences

University of New Mexico Department of Biology Professor Felisa Smith was recently elected to the board as president-elect of the International Biogeography Society (IBS). Founded in 2001, the IBS is the primary forum for biographers worldwide. The IBS...

Picture this, you’re hungry, you have a family to feed, and your taste buds can only be satiated by the familiar flavor of large mammal meat. But, what if those large animals were difficult to find, would you settle for something smaller, less tasty—more...

The University of New Mexico’s Communication and Journalism Department will offer a Cannabis and Communication course for the 2019 spring semester. Cannabis and Communication, CJ 293, will give students the opportunity to learn about communication of...

After decades of medical dramas filling our TV screens, the figure of a technician wielding an ultrasound wand is so prolific, it’s easily called to mind. Even if you’ve never needed an internal abdominal exam, the steps are familiar: The clear, cool gel...

New Mexico’s largest electricity provider is powering a contest aimed at boosting student’s math scores across the state. The UNM-PNM Statewide High School Math Contest promotes mathematics education in grades seven through 12. It was originally...

As a part of their Fall 2018 Colloquium Series, UNM’s Department of Anthropology will host a lecture on the value of species and the evolution of conservation ethics on Dec. 6 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the Hibben Center room 105 on UNM’s main campus. In...

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC) recently named Professor Ivan Deutsch as the Center’s new director. Deutsch was named to the position when former Director and Professor Carlton Caves retired. CQuIC is a...

Every year around Thanksgiving break, the UNM Bookstore stocks its shelves with a special item: the annual UNM collectible holiday ornament.  This year, Bandelier Hall is being honored as the featured building on the decoration. Since the inception of...

The New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation has received a five-year, $4 million grant renewal from the National Science Foundation for 2018-2023. New Mexico State University is the lead institution for the statewide program that was created in...

College Factual released its 2019 national and state rankings for Best Anthropology Programs for Veterans and The University of New Mexico was at the top of the list. UNM’s Anthropology program is ranked 17 out of 260 for Veteran friendliness of all...