UNM was one of about 70 voting locations across the county for Tuesday's primary election, the result of which saw former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump garner statewide victories in their respective parties.
Last month UNM established an official partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), in an effort to further combat the opioid-misuse epidemic plaguing the nation - notably within the Native American community - who are disproportionately affected by instances of opiate abuse in people 12 years and older. The partnership utilizes ProjectECHO, a telehealth service provided by UNM.
UNM nearly named its new Center for Water Governance Studies after a Mexican government official, before discovering that the individual in question abused his position. According to the New York Times, David Korenfeld was forced to resign his post as head of the National Water Commission in Mexico (CONAGUA) after photo evidence emerged of him using government property for personal use.
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The world continues to mourn the passing of boxing legend and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, who at age 74 succumbed to complications from Parkinson's Friday evening. Here are some of Ali's most recognizable quotes that college students can relate to, for better or for worse:
UNMH's Advanced Life Planning Task Force takes the necessary steps to ensure people meet their end in comfort and piece of mind. As far as proper preparation goes, there’s more to death than just dying, said Anne Simpson, M.D., director of the Institute for Ethics at UNM Health Sciences Center. Dr. Simpson is a chief proponent of the institute’s Advanced Life Planning Task Force, an ad hoc committee devoted to spreading education on end-of-life matters.
Nasha Torrez will be the new Dean of Students at UNM, effective June 1st. Torrez said she had an excellent experience as an undergrad and graduate student at UNM and she hopes to replicate that experience for other students. “I have a deep commitment and enthusiasm to not only the University but the state so I hope that’s something I can share with students.” As Dean of Students, Torrez said she will work hard while being as accessible and transparent as possible to students. “I came up through UNM as a student, and to have this opportunity is just unbelievably special. It’s a real honor,” she said.
As the rally in support of visiting presidential candidate and supremely divisive figure Donald Trump drew to a close, the tension from individuals protesting some of his sentiments were just beginning to heat up. Early on in the evening protestors played bongos, trumpets and chanted “Si se puede!” The evening turned rowdy, but many protestors were able to voice their opinions peacefully before things got too rowdy.
Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Albuquerque Convention Center Tuesday evening, hosting over 8,000 supporters while hundreds of protesters picketed outside. David Chavez, former member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, thanked supporters for coming out to support Trump.
Bernie Sanders hosted a campaign rally at the Albuquerque Convention Center to more than 7,000 people, with hundreds more being turned away at the doors. Jim Hightower introduced the presidential candidate, addressing the Albuquerque crowd as revolutionaries. “You’re lucky here in N.M. because you don’t have to wait for Independence Day in July. You can have it on the June the 7,”
In a text message sent to UNM students, staff and faculty, shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, the University warned of a "man with a gun" at the intersection of Yale Boulevard and Central Avenue with a white polo, dark pants and blue backpack. The text advises individuals in the area to shelter where they are. This is a developing story.
Time management is a huge part of a college student’s life. Balancing classes, homework, studying, a social life and money can be stressful. Many college students have jobs to pay for their own tuition and housing. With time being such a huge factor in their lives, working close to the University is ideal.
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UNM has a long tradition of events that every freshman should take advantage of during the school year. These events range from burning a 12-foot Aggie to an all day concert at Johnson Field.
The mission of the UNM Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is to support and encourage all students to pursue academic excellence within and throughout the University’s diverse community, said the office’s director Dr. Elisio “Cheo” Torres. The OSA establishes partnerships, programs, facilities, service, and leadership, he said.
Social Security isn’t something UNM students think about often, but it's vital to their future and in danger of being cut. DeAnza Valencia-Sapien, associate state director of advocacy at AARP, said if no congressional action is taken, Social Security benefits will have to be cut by 25 percent after 2034.
There are countless memes about broke college students, but there are also countless perks that many students are not aware of. The LoboPerks program is a partnership between the UNM community and businesses at local and national levels. The purpose of the program is to acquire discounts for individuals connected to the University.
UNM has several graduate-level curriculums housed on main and north campus. The toughest to get into? The Psychology Department’s, which has accepted class sizes between 12 and 15 in recent years. Last year, the number was 15, out of 245 total applicants, according to Rikk Murphy, graduate program coordinator for the Psychology Department at UNM, which specializes primarily in clinical treatment.
As an incoming freshman, there are some things to know about being on campus. UNM is in the center of the city and there are some issues which come with that, specifically with crime, which isn't exactly rare in the area. According to UNM Police, since the start of January there have been at least 58 incidents of burglary, 99 cases of larceny and 41 incidents of battery.
Senior family studies major Khiara Sumone Loera didn’t come to class with a just notebook and a pen, but also with her 2-year-old daughter Illiana. Loera will be graduating this spring after taking her daughter to most of her classes as an undergrad.
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