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Groundbreaking Research Published in National Journal

Our faculty has led a multi-institutional study uncovering new findings in climate resilience and sustainability efforts in arid environments.

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Student Startup Wins National Pitch Competition

Innovative ideas from our student entrepreneurs captured national attention last week in Chicago.

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Faculty Honored for Community Engagement

UNM professors receive national recognition for service-learning initiatives.

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New Interdisciplinary Course Launches This Fall

The course brings together engineering, public policy, and indigenous studies to solve real-world problems.

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Climate Research Team Publishes Breakthrough Study

UNM researchers have uncovered new data on drought resilience, helping communities better prepare for extreme weather patterns in the Southwest.

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Students Earn National Awards

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UNM Hosts Community Forum

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Faculty Honored for Innovation

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Alumni Spotlight: From UNM to NASA

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UNM Engineers Develop Earthquake-Resistant Building System

A team of faculty and graduate students has unveiled a new modular design that could transform how we approach seismic safety in the Southwest and beyond.

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UNM Launches First Statewide Student Policy Summit

Bringing together students and policymakers to discuss the future of education funding in New Mexico.

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Art & Technology: Interdisciplinary Exhibit Opens

The College of Fine Arts and the School of Engineering team up to explore AI and creativity.

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Lobo Alumni Return to Inspire First-Year Students

From Hollywood to healthcare, UNM grads share stories and offer mentorship to the next generation of Lobos.

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Discover how UNM is making an impact locally and globally

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UNM Secures $10M Grant to Expand Health Equity Research

A new grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund interdisciplinary research across multiple colleges to address healthcare disparities in New Mexico.

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UNM Art Students Exhibit Work at International Biennale

Students in the Department of Art are showcasing interdisciplinary work at an international event in Mexico City.

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Engineering Faculty Win NSF Award for Clean Energy Research

UNM researchers receive major funding to explore renewable battery systems for off-grid communities.

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Lobo Volunteers Launch Campus-Wide Sustainability Effort

UNM students, staff, and faculty join forces to reduce campus waste and promote climate-conscious practices.

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UNM Research Center Launches New Global Health Initiative

A cross-disciplinary team will lead projects focused on infectious disease, water access, and rural healthcare systems across five continents.

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UNM Hosts Regional Indigenous Languages Summit

Scholars and community leaders gather to preserve and promote native New Mexican dialects.

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Engineering Students Build Solar-Powered Microgrid

A collaboration with local pueblos leads to a sustainable power solution for remote communities.

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New Exhibit Explores the History of Chicano Printmaking

The Maxwell Museum unveils an interactive exhibit showcasing cultural expression through print and poster art.