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Department's of Athletics breaks down sports' budget

Danielle Prokop | May 8

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Athletics jointly presented a line-by-line budget breakdown by sport with President Stokes’ appointed budget team to the Board of Regents Finance and Facilities Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting served as a preview this Friday’s UNM Board of Regents meeting, where the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget will be up for approval and sent to the New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED).

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UNM hosts free speech event

Megan Holmen | May 8

The University of New Mexico hosted a free speech event titled “Challenges, Threats and Dilemmas of Free Speech in the Age of Trump.” The event highlighted the importance of freedom speech and the caveats individuals face in the current political climate. This event was the first in a series of events that will discuss issues in free speech. According to Pete Simonson, executive director of the New Mexico American Civil Liberties Union, his is one of the only organizations that continuously protects the right to freedom speech.

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UNMH comes closer to selecting new CEO

Catherine Stringam | May 8

The University of New Mexico Hospital has reached the final stages of selecting a new CEO. Three finalists were named in the search for CEO — Kate Becker, Deborah McGrew and Herbert Buchanan. Each candidate held a town hall on UNM North Campus during the month of April, during which they described their plans for UNM Hospital and answered questions from hospital employees.

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Celebration of Life held for late UNM professor

Tasawar Shah | May 8

The departments of Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Studies and Linguistics at the University of New Mexico held their first of two celebrations in the honor of Regents’ Professor Emerita Veronka (Vera) John-Steiner on April 28 in the Rotunda at the UNM Science & Technology Park. John-Steiner taught for 40 years at the University. She was an internationally recognized scholar, author and teacher, who passed away on December 6, 2017.

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Regents Committee approves three new degree programs at UNM

Austin Tyra | May 8

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents Academic/Student Affairs & Research Committee unanimously voted to add three new degree programs to the UNM curriculum. The new additions include a doctorate in geography, and an master’s and doctorate in Chicana and Chicano studies. The latter two degrees only recently passed through the faculty senate with a notable amount of support.

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Graduation Issue: Aleja Allen pursues Irish studies

Megan Holmen | May 8

Aleja Allen will be graduating on May 12 with a master’s degree in Modern European History from the University of New Mexico. Allen’s graduate education focused on Irish studies, particularly comparing Derry, Northern Ireland and the Irish community in South Boston in the Civil Rights Era. According to Allen, her passion for history began as a child. Allen grew up as a third generation New Mexican in Pie Town, New Mexico. She had academically debilitating dyslexia and had to be home-schooled because she could not read by the 3rd grade. However, with the help of her mother and grandmother, she began to read

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UNM recognizes most outstanding teachers of 2018

Catherine Stringam | May 8

The 2018 Teaching Excellence Awards were presented to faculty on May 3, in the Student Union Building Ballroom to recognize those who went above and beyond in educating students at the University of New Mexico. The awards were put on by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Faculty Senate for Teaching Enhancement Committee, UNM Graduate Studies and the New Mexico Graduates of Color.

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Graduation Issue: UNM provides student with international experience

Hazel Simmons | May 7

Amelia Fasting, a soon-to-be graduate with a dual bachelor’s in political science and international studies, has spent her last two years of college studying at the University of New Mexico. Fasting spent her freshman and sophomore year at Louisiana Tech University, and later transferred to UNM to finish her last years of school. Coming from a military family, Fasting has lived in a variety of places, but said she decided that New Mexico was where she resonated most with home.

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Grad Issue: UNM grad looks to explore the world

Catherine Stringam | May 7

People are often warned not to make a decision based on a relationship, but for one graduate, it led her to finding her dream job. Abigayle Goldstein is one of several hundred students graduating this weekend from the University of New Mexico.

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Graduation Issue: Student finishes journey years in the making, discovers her identity through education

Mikhaela Smith | May 7

College can be a challenging time for many students, but first generation college student Vanessa Alvillar saw it as an opportunity to learn more about others, as well as herself. This spring, Alvillar will be completing a major in psychology with a minor in criminology.

Chris Torres, a self described "child at heart," graduates with a degree in chemical and biological engineering.

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Graduation Issue: Nontraditional student looks to give back

Anthony Jackson | May 7

College is a place for growth and experience, in addition to learning outside of the classroom. For one particular undergraduate, college has been a journey full of life lessons. Chris Torres, an undergraduate graduating with a degree in chemical and biological engineering, considers himself a “nontraditional” college student.

Galen Alsobrook, a senior graduating this May, lounges at the duck pond on May, 04, 2018.

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Graduation Issue: Love for animals fuels a college education

Danielle Prokop | May 7

She has always known she wanted to work with animals — her challenge was realizing that dream. Galen Alsobrook is getting her Bachelor of Sciences in biology from the University of New Mexico this May. She had started with a chemistry minor, but “realized a little too late” that chemistry did not apply to her field of study and dropped it later in her college career.

Marilyn Caro poses on the University of New Mexico sign for senior pictures on April 28, 2018. She graduates on May 12, with a double major in international studies and Spanish.

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Graduation Issue: Grad balances life, work and school

Donald Amble | May 7

The love for travel inspired one graduate to dedicate herself to learning what it takes to help her community. Marilyn Caro double-majored in international studies and Spanish. She completed her international studies major with a concentration in culture and arts in global perspective, and she emphasized this concentration on Latin America.

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Student veterans discuss difficulties at 2018 Sound Off Conference

Catherine Stringam | May 4

The Veterans Resource Center and Student Veterans of UNM came together to host their 4th annual Sound Off Conference on April 17th. According to Alonzo Maestas, program manager at the Veterans Resource Center, the goal of the conference is to help student veterans succeed in college and the workforce. He said the conference is not just for veterans, but for everyone, adding that the center also wants to help students, faculty and families learn how to make the college experience better for the large veteran population on campus.

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Photo Issue: Facing Diversity

Morgan Ledden | May 3

When it comes to attending the University of New Mexico, you’ll notice the school stands out in one important way — diversity. The University takes pride in accepting students from all over the country, and even the world

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Photo Issue: Pride in the South Valley

Anthony Jackson | May 3

Albuquerque residents and visitors lined the streets of the South Valley to mark the beginning of the city’s annual South Valley Pride Day.

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Photo Issue: Run It.

Danielle Prokop | May 3

The alarms sound, hydraulics hiss and the thwacking of papers stacking on top of one another fill the air at the Santa Fe New Mexican printing plaza.

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Photo Issue: Roaring for a cause

Diana Cervantes | May 3

The Roaring Twenties were alive Saturday night at Hotel Albuquerque. Salsa music could be heard down the halls and men with fedoras and women in boas could be seen walking around the Q Bar, matching the Baz Luhrmann’s inspired theme of the night — The Great Gatsby.

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Photo Issue: Before I Leave

Autumn Scott | May 3

Photographs are sacred, because they capture moments in time. A photo can be archived and treasured for generations. It is unique to have pictures of people who are no longer with you, pets that you had when you were a child or maybe a picture of your first car

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Photo Issue: The Architect

Perla D'Andrea | May 3

When I asked Antoine Predock for an interview, I was not expecting to be welcomed as if I were a family member who was coming for a casual visit after a long absence. Predock, a renowned architect, greeted me with a big smile, his famous black-leather jacket, his sunglasses and his hat. He was dressed like a motorcycle rider, which helped us bond over our shared love for Ducati’s.