College of Arts & Sciences

Kennedy Chavez-Silver’s life was forever changed in 2015 when her older brother was killed in a driveby shooting by a bullet intended for someone else. Jaydon Chavez-Silver, a 17-year-old with hopes of joining the United States Air Force, was standing...

In a typical undergraduate class at UNM, you may hear chatter about who did the reading, and if it’s a boxed mac & cheese, or ramen kind of night back at the apartment with your roommate.  Sitting right there though, could be a 42-year-old rockstar of a...

New Mexico’s future mathematicians are being rewarded for their love of math and science thanks to a special partnership between UNM and PNM. Each year, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics joins together with PNM to execute the UNM-PNM Statewide...

An incredible scholarship and opportunity is going to a well-deserving Lobo. University of New Mexico junior Gabrielle Thomas has just been awarded the prestigious Udall Scholarship. She joins just 54 other scholars, who were chosen out of 384...

When asked what he is most proud of accomplishing during his undergraduate experience, Andrew Schumann has a lot of material to draw from, but his extensive work preparing for a career in public service is no surprise when you learn his motivations are...

Spring is here, bringing with it warm weather, singing birds, and blooming flowers but Physics students at The University of New Mexico know Spring for more exciting reasons. The Department of Physics and Astronomy recently held UNM Physics Day 2023, an...

Breakthroughs in ancient genome reconstruction and biotechnology are now revealing the rich molecular secrets of Paleolithic microorganisms. In a transdisciplinary study, scientists are rebuilding microbial natural products up to 100,000 years old using...

Most parents have had to handle a situation involving a picky eater. Now, instead of forcing them to try a new dish, you can present facts: trying something new may be good for your mental health.  Jeremy Hogeveen Thanks to a $2.8 million National...

Deforestation is one of the largest contributors to the climate crisis, and now there is evidence that its significant impact on our ecosystem is also affecting the diets of tropical birds. In a study led by the University of Utah, scientists used a...

UNM’s Communication & Journalism (C&J) Local News Fellowships and Internships Program is gaining steam for its next generation of journalists.   After four years, the career training program is being expanded thanks to a state appropriation of an...