Often mentioned as one of the most important people in the UNM and New Mexico arts communities, Clinton Adams, former dean of the College of Fine Arts, died last month of cancer.
Students will have to wait a little longer for a Student Union Building as construction is not due to finish for a few more months.
The Board of Regents chose political science professor and administrative alumnus F. Chris Garcia in a unanimous vote to be UNM's president for a year while they search for Bill Gordon's replacement.
Master's degree offered to study optical science Beginning in the fall semester, a new master's degree program in optical science and engineering will be available to students. Students will have a choice of three areas of emphasis: thesis, course and internship-based studies.
Fred Sturm, a UNM philosophy professor, has been appointed to serve as president of the Society of Philosophers in America by its board of directors.
The ball finally got rolling on the 2002-03 UNM operating budget during the Board of Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee meeting Wednesday when the budget expenditure levels were approved for the regents' review.
The Albuquerque community celebrated Channel 27's second Annual Freedom of Speech Day Saturday after Gov. Gary Johnson proclaimed June 1 as Freedom of Speech Day in New Mexico.
A UNM chemistry professor earned a $425,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study techniques to improve technology used with CAT scans, MRIs and X-rays.
UNM awards exclusive soda contract to Pepsi UNM has awarded the Pepsi Bottling Group an eight-year contract that will pay the University about $1 million a year and will give exclusive bottled and fountain drink sales rights to the international soft drink company.
Peter Moulson used the word "shock" to describe his feelings when the 13-year marketing director at UNM Press learned he was being laid off along with five other employees.
University administrators have been busy since the end of the spring term filling several vacant positions in various departments.
Two freshmen who were dismissed from the UNM softball team two weeks ago are challenging the reasons behind head coach Susan Craig's decision.
State leaders and an American Indian poet are among the UNM convocation speakers scheduled to offer their thoughts to prospective graduates this weekend.
The GPSA Council used its last meeting of the academic year Saturday to address several liberal and social issues - including University investments and animal rights - that affect graduate students and the entire campus community.
UNM is expected to confer 2,578 degrees during its spring commencement ceremony, which will include a speech by Rhodes Scholar and bachelor's degree candidate John Probasco, Saturday at 9 a.m. in University Arena.
Serge Kassardjian will have to drag himself out of bed early June 16 for one final lecture.
New Mexico resident and author Simon Ortiz and long-time children's advocate Angela "Angie" Vachio will receive honorary degrees at UNM's spring commencement ceremony Saturday at 9 a.m. in University Arena.
Eppie Jaramillo has quietly watched UNM grow during the past 33 years as he moved from a janitor working a night shift to a supervisor in the Physical Plant Department.
Faculty members with specialties that range from nanoscience to dance were recognized for their contributions to students and the University through annual faculty awards.
The Bush administration is suggesting a $1.3 billion cut in a federal student loan program that millions of college students and graduates use to lock in low interest rates on their education debt, administration and congressional officials say.
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