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UNM tackles statewide childhood well-being problems

Sarah Trujillo | August 2

New Mexico ranks 49th in childhood well-being, a position that remains unchanged since last year, according to results from the NM Kids are Counting On Us Campaign. The profile is compiled based on the national KIDS COUNT Data Book which organizes data by four domains; Economic Well-Being, Education, Health and Family and Community, which are then broken down into 16 sub-indicators found in local research.

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ASUNM takes road trip to get ideas for gym renovation

Nichole Harwood | July 30

ASUNM takes road trip to get idea’s for renovation budgets. UNM has recently approved budgeting for the renovation of the Johnson Gym and four UNM students met with the student governments and directors of neighboring universities’ student facilities.

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Business degrees continue to surge in popularity at UNM

Sarah Trujillo | July 28

The top three declared majors by undergraduates reflect the ever-expanding theory that resides at the University of New Mexico: Business reigns king.

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Process allocating student fees begins this week

Denicia Aragon | July 27

The Student Fee Review Board has begun its 2016-17 application process, allowing organizations and resources who serve UNM students to apply for a piece of the student activity fee pie. Delia Brennan, an undergraduate voting member on the SFRB, said the board allocates millions of dollars in student fees to different units on campus.

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UNM ranked among top universities worldwide

Johnny Vizcaino | July 27

This year, the University of New Mexico has been ranked among the top 1,000 colleges in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). According to its website, the CWUR considers more than 25,000 institutions of higher learning worldwide in its ranking, “making it the largest academic ranking of global universities.”

BMW Client Advisor Seth Gordon, right, explains to David Penasa the efficiency of the BMW I on July 22 at the Ride and Drive event. The event brought the latest in electric vehicle technology on campus for students to examine.

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Ride and Drive event showcases electric vehicles

Jonathan Natvig | July 27

UNM made a move towards the future this week as the University hosted its first ever electric and hybrid car show, "Ride and Drive." The event took place last Friday afternoon at the southeast corner of Yale Boulevard and Lomas Boulevard as UNM students, staff, and local citizens took turns test driving the latest electric vehicles provided by Albuquerque dealerships.

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Office of Equal Opportunity begins training to combat sexual assault

Sara MacNeil | July 27

UNM's Office of Equal Opportunity begins advocacy training this week in order to step up efforts to combat assault on campus, as well as a negative reputation. Training aims to improve sexual assault and discrimination prevention, focusing specifically on advocacy. Advocacy training reminds trainees to respect confidentiality and seeks to make the investigation process clearer for everyone involved.

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Monday on the Street: Degree plans

Denicia Aragon | July 25

Why did you choose your degree plan and how are you going to apply it to the real world?

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History Repeats Itself: Racial tension not a new topic

July 25

2016 isn't the first year that saw a minority rights group protest a University design; in 1993 murals at Zimmerman Library were the subject of controversy for allegedly promoting inequality.

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History Repeats Itself: The evolution of campus security

July 25

Multiples times over the last decade, UNM's undergraduate student government leaders led the charge to start a discussion about safety on campus, and what can be done to improve it.

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History Repeats Itself: UNM's tradition of honoring outstanding academics

July 25

Many of UNM schools hold high rankings across the country for their success, and over the years the work of individual professors have also garnered honors.

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History Repeats Itself: Big development projects consistently draw controversy

July 25

The area on and around UNM has changed dramatically over the years and decades, but not without some citizens speaking out in defiance.

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History Repeats Itself: UNM's marketing approach evolves with Internet's growth

July 25

UNM has underataken different methods over the years to brand itself as a university that prospective students should consider.

Associate Vice President at the Office of Planning Budget Analysis, Andrew Cullen, speaks to the Board of Regents Tuesday afternoon. The Board decided on a tuition increase of 2.5% as the meeting ajourned shortly after.

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History Repeats Itself: Student tuition steadily climbing over the decades

July 25

As they did in 2016, University regents in 1998 raised the cost of attending UNM, albeit for very different reasons.

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History Repeats Itself: Decades later, Lobos still enjoying annual Fiestas

July 25

Fiestas is one of UNM's most popular annual events for students to partake in. However, the event in 1963 was much different than today's iterations.

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History Repeats Itself: Students wage struggle for peace

July 25

From international conflict to domestic tension, UNM has always been a popular place for activists to convene and protests to be held.

Mathew Bacon, right and Kevin Smith play Pokémon Go at UNM in front of Zimmerman Library on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Main Campus is a popular spot for players to come and increase their rank in the game.

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Albuquerque businesses embracing Pokémon Go craze

Cathy Cook | July 23

Pokémon Go encourages players to visit local landmarks to complete in-game activities like stocking up on pokeballs or battling to claim a gym, and some businesses are using discounts or in-app features to bring the visitors in their parking lot and the building. “It kind of shocked me to see how this blew up overnight. I think it kind of shocked everybody, but we knew we had to capitalize on it right away,” said Colten Hudson, general manager of Gravity Park.

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UNM reassesses some of its operations

Cathy Cook | July 21

Several University departments and positions are under review as a result of the Board of Regents' decision in March to restructure the Health Sciences Center so that it falls under the control of the University's main campus administration.

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UNM honors alumna by breaking new and historic ground

Sarah Trujillo | July 21

The Hodgin Hall Patio is undergoing its second phase of renovation which, once completed, will honor Karen Abraham, who retired last year after 45 years of service to UNM. The Alumni Association has chosen to commemorate Abraham, who was associate vice president of the Alumni Relations Office as well as executive director of the Alumni Association.

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UNM student assists low-income students with Wiki page

Jonathan Natvig | July 20

Applying to graduate school as a low-income student can be a daunting task, and even once they are there, those from low-income backgrounds often face social-cultural isolation and economic barriers. To educate and assist low-income students, Karra Shimabukuro, a doctoral candidate in the English Department, created a Wiki page where students can learn tips for applying to and enduring graduate school: "How to Prep for Grad School While Poor."