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RÇsumÇ pile grows for UNM president

In its hunt for presidential candidates, UNM has to compete with other universities looking for leadership, including Purdue University, the University of Iowa and George Washington University.

Regents discuss buying building

The Board of Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee approved a rent-to-buy plan for the old Social Security Building at the UNM Science and Technology Park on Thursday. The board will act on the plan at its December meeting.

Regional universities tackle border issues

UNM will join eight other Southwestern universities in a consortium for research on issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border.

daily lobo asks you:

Priscilla Padilla Nursing Freshman I don't think we should pull out of Iraq, because we haven't finished our duty over there. Although we haven't been making any progress lately, we will. Travis Hollins Engineering Freshman I think the U.S. should pull out of Iraq, because nothing really ...

Rail, shuttle eases student commute

Student Jessica Wyche commutes to UNM from her house near Balloon Fiesta Park.

UNM a Teach For America favorite

Three times as many UNM students got accepted to Teach For America than the national average, said Christine Probasco, a member of the organization.

Fire funding fails to make priority list

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo State money for fire-safety systems, one of UNM's most important requests, did not make it on to the Higher Education Department's list of priorities, said Mary Kenney, associate vice president of facilities management. However, Miguel Hidalgo, the deputy secretary of higher ...

Disappointing loss ends Lobos' season

The UNM men's soccer team lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday, falling to California 3-1 in Berkeley, Calif. Head coach Jeremy Fishbein said the team started the game with a mistake, and everything crumbled from ther

Black Men in Motion devoted to improving children's lives

Rather than making donations to raise money for charity, the student group Black Men in Motion donates time and provides role models for underprivileged youth in the community.

PAC sweeps elections, wins 8 Senate seats

The PAC slate took eight of 10 ASUNM Senate seats in Wednesday's elections. Two of the JIVE slate's six members were elected. PAC members won every seat they ran for. Sebastian Pais Iriart, a PAC member, received 366 votes, the most in the Senate race.

ASUNM candidates set sights on change

Every semester, ASUNM candidates outline their goals for the student government. They write letters to the Daily Lobo, set up tables outside the SUB and talk about their goals at public forums. The PAC slate's goals are to stabilize tuition costs, increase funding for student organizations and get more internships for students.

Lobos overwhelm Colorado

Lobo guard J.R. Giddens flexed his muscles after a powerful second-half dunk and so did the UNM men's basketball team in a blowout win over Colorado on Tuesday. The Lobos improved to 3-0, with a 106-65 victory over the Buffaloes. UNM head coach Ritchie McKay said the Lobos are playing their way back to national recognition. "It's a good statement for hopefully our return back to being one of the regional powers, if not being nationally ranked one day," he said.

Summer discount plan fizzles

UNM lost about $672,000 because of a tuition discount meant to boost summer enrollment, said Curtis Porter, associate vice president of budget, planning and analysis. The discount, introduced last summer, made summer tuition 15 percent cheaper than normal tuition.

Republicans hold on in a Democratic state

New Mexico is dominated by Democrats, but that hasn't stopped Republicans from holding the 1st Congressional District for the last 37 years, said Brian Sanderoff, president of Research and Polling Inc.

Staff members urged to become students

UNM staff members who want to take classes but don't want to travel around campus to see an adviser, register and pay for classes, will have their chance today.

Daily Lobo spotlight

Seth Irwin 27 years old What year are you? I consider myself a sophomore in chemistry. UNM considers me a ninth-year senior. There is a bit of an identity issue between what UNM and I consider myself. Where are you from? I don't know. I honestly don't know anymore. I moved here from Santa ...

Students set sights on helping homeless

Student Aleshia McCarter is going to clean out her pantry for the homeless. "I see homeless people all the time around campus," she said. "A lot of people pay attention to things happening outside of where they live, and they need to pay attention to what's going on around them."

Anderson faculty scrutinized in audit

An October audit of the Anderson Schools of Management revealed that at least three faculty members spent too much time doing outside work. A redacted version of the report was released Friday.

Lactation station gives moms privacy

Anyone who has breast-fed knows a hungry baby is not shy about where the next meal is coming from. Fortunately for mothers, the Health Sciences Center is concerned with providing a safe, private place for women to pump their breast milk.