College of Arts & Sciences

In 2009, Gerald Vizenor, UNM Distinguished Professor of American Studies, was both a delegate and principal author of the first constitution to be ratified by a native group. The White Earth Nation of Anishinaabeg Natives of Minnesota ratified their new ...

Vince Clark's journey to speak at last weekend's TEDxABQ in Albuquerque started several years ago.It started with a father's love for his son, and his concern that his son wasn't receiving proper medical care, despite access he had to modern medicine and ...

The University of New Mexico Office of the Provost announces the promotion of seven to the rank of Distinguished Professor. To be considered for promotion to Distinguished Professor, faculty must demonstrate outstanding achievements and be nationally and ...

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mark Peceny took the helm of the university's largest college just one year ago. A 20-year veteran in political science, Peceny said, "Our charge is to make the University of New Mexico a national leader by developing a ...

UNM Distinguished Professor of, Anthropology Jane LancasterUNM Distinguished Professor of Anthropology Jane Lancaster has been presented with the Human Behavior and Evolution Society's Lifetime Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contribution. The ...

t's one of those identifying flashes that connect us instantly with the past. As early as 1050 A.D. inhabitants of North America, specifically east of St. Louis, Mo., were seeking out, brewing and ritually ...

Following an eight-month, 354-million mile journey, and a gentle landing in an area known as Gale Crater, researchers associated with the Mars Rover Curiosity were all smiles on Sunday night when confirmation the Rover had touched down safely reached the ...

The AEA Summer Training and Minority Scholarship Program will host a student poster presentation Saturday, July 28 at 12 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Acoma A & B. The AEA Program is co-sponsored by the UNM Department of Economics and the RWJF ...

UNM Professor John McGraw, Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been appointed interim vice president for Research and Economic Development announced Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chaouki Abdallah. The appointment is ...

Math proficiency has long been a concern of UNM academic leadership. Approximately 2,300 students per year attempt intermediate algebra (Math 120) with a pass rate of less than 50 percent. Since Math 120 is one of the gateway courses for UNM students, ...