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Today we celebrated new beginnings as ground was broken on the new Humanities & Social Sciences building. The new building will house eight academic units that will serve nearly all new freshmen at UNM. Read more about the project: https://artsci.unm.edu/hss/
The UNM Foundation is proud to announce a $5.7 million commitment from UNM School of Law alumni Curtis Huff and Lori Gallagher. The investment will establish the Theodore Parnall Endowed Chair in Business Law and a new law program at the UNM School of Law. Read the full story:
Next week is Homecoming, when we bring The Pack together for a celebration of Cherry and Silver spirit. Join us October 18–24 for 🐺 Pack Week 🐺 to enjoy events for alumni, staff, students, faculty and the UNM community. Check out the full schedule and registration info today!
Happy October 1, Lobos 🎃 Check out our collection of iconic Jack-o'-lantern stencils to bring a bit of UNM to your fall decor. Download below ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4AIl1Vz
After a year focused on caring for and preserving its artwork, The University of New Mexico’s Art Museum has reopened! Free for all, it offers two new exhibitions that offer fresh encounters with its permanent collections. Read more about the museum and the new pieces on display:
The UNM Foundation launched Accelerate New Mexico, the largest philanthropic campaign in UNM history. The historic $1.2 billion fundraising campaign seeks to expand student opportunity, advance research and innovation, strengthen faculty excellence and invest in New Mexico’s future.
UNM enrollment has grown for the fifth consecutive year! Total enrollment at the Albuquerque campus grew to 24,584 for fall 2026, welcoming 3,792 first-year students. Other key stats, such as third-semester retention, have also increased. Read more about this year's class on the newsroom:
UNM art professor Subhankar Banerjee's photography is currently featured in The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. A part of 'Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography,' the exhibit explores resource extraction history through photography. Learn more:
Learn about Jardín Ollin, a project within UNM's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department, now entering its third planting season. The garden project has expanded to include workshops, student research, and programming that brings together the department's different spaces. https://bit.ly/4y6eO3p
UNM is making it easier than ever for students, faculty, staff and visitors to stay connected to campus safety resources with the launch of the new UNM Safe mobile app. Download it today from the App Store and Google Play! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wHznDa
UNM's School of Engineering is launching a new bioengineering bachelor’s degree, the first new undergraduate degree program in 40 years. The new degree will help prepare students to work in healthcare, agriculture, food science and more. Read more about the new program: https://bit.ly/3RU87Ci
Chile season is right around the corner, which means Alumni Green Chile Roasts are back! Alumni across the country show off their Lobo pride in the tastiest way, serving New Mexico’s legendary green chile. See the full list of dates and locations below ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3sbufdZ
The sun keeps shining along Route 66, so we're exploring the most fun ways to cool off! Read about Santa Rosa's Blue Hole and Park Lake on The Lobo Life blog! https://lobolife.unm.edu/blue-hole/
Did you know that UNM's campus is a nationally accredited arboretum? With thousands of trees from 235 different species, campus is always looking and staying cool 🌳 Craving a lovely shaded walk? Check out the curated tours of a few of our special trees: https://bit.ly/4vlmGfI
A refined classic. Brush up on your UNM history with a Hodgin Hall walking tour! https://bit.ly/3O5fqEN
Winrock Town Center has become one of our favorite off-campus spots! Read what we think are must-dos this summer in the latest entry of the Lobo Life: https://lobolife.unm.edu/summer-must-dos-at-winrock-town-center/ 🐺 ☀️
Yesterday, Nusenda Credit Union and UNM celebrated the ribbon cutting of the newly named Nusenda Center for Financial Capability. The center helps reduce financial stress, improve retention, and provide targeted support for UNM students. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/43FBfzq
Ground has broken on Lobo Crossing, the new South Campus development that will bring new retail, grocery and dining opportunities to UNM’s growing sports and entertainment district. Read the latest on the newsroom: https://bit.ly/4ogBdYk
On our most recent Lobo Life adventure, we mapped out the perfect summer day in Cedar Crest ⛰️ Read more about it here: https://lobolife.unm.edu/a-summer-day-in-cedar-crest-new-mexico/
New research has (literally) been unearthed. For 30 years, a team of prehistoric archaeologists have been uncovering some of the field’s most recent monumental discoveries in El Mirón, in Spain, cementing the cave's status as a historically significant site. Excavate the full story on the newsroom:
UNM is proud to be a place where the LGBTQIA+ community is openly loved, accepted and embraced. This June, Arcoíris joins the celebration and will host and participate in a number of events in celebration of Pride Month. Read more about the events, history and more: https://bit.ly/4fRElHM
UNM researchers are examining how agricultural water is used in the Middle Rio Grande Basin, one of New Mexico’s most critical river systems, including findings on the system's biggest users. Read more about the findings, and the balance between water use continuity and agricultural traditions:
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes has formally appointed Dr. Barbara Rodriguez as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 1, upon the recommendation of incoming President Steve Goldstein. Read the full story:
Yesterday, UNM proudly recognized President Garnett S. Stokes for her leadership and eight years of service to the University and State of New Mexico. Read the full story: https://news.unm.edu/news/unm-celebrates-president-garnett-s-stokes
The UNM Board of Regents has unanimously selected Dr. Steve Goldstein to serve as the 24th President of The University of New Mexico. Congratulations to Dr. Goldstein and welcome to the Lobo family! Read more: https://bit.ly/4tCam9Y