New Mexico Higher Education Department
Recent News About New Mexico Higher Education Department
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New Mexico’s higher education budget will continue to fund tuition-free college programs while adding new investments in adult education and loan repayment initiatives for teachers and health professionals.
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A state workforce training program in New Mexico has reported strong results after its first year, with more than 6,200 participants completing programs in fields such as health care, transportation, and construction.
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New Mexico college graduates are among the most likely in the United States to achieve economic security and upward mobility, according to a recent national study.
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Most public colleges and universities in New Mexico are waiving application fees during November as part of the annual 'No Fee November' campaign.
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College enrollment in New Mexico has increased for the fourth year in a row, according to preliminary data released by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
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Nearly 400 teachers in New Mexico will receive student loan forgiveness this year through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program.
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Stephanie M. Rodriguez, New Mexico’s Higher Education Secretary, has been honored with the Outstanding Public Sector Partner Award by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department is providing student debt relief payments to more than 400 health professionals through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.
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The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship has been recognized with the National Impact Award by College Promise, a nonprofit organization that advocates for greater access to college education.
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New Mexico has introduced a new loan repayment program for veterinarians, offering up to $80,000 in student debt relief to those who commit to working in rural communities for at least four years.
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department has finished its annual summer capital outlay hearings, a process that involved traveling more than 700 miles to visit college and university campuses throughout the state.
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Private postsecondary enrollment in New Mexico has increased by 6%, reaching a total of 10,685 students.
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Financial Aid Division experienced a temporary disruption in its helpline services between August 13 and August 18.
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New Mexico has been chosen as one of seven states to receive a grant from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA).
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More than 25 students from seven high schools participated in a college exploration initiative across New Mexico and Colorado.
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Starting June 1, New Mexico teachers can apply for up to $6,000 annually in student loan assistance through the state's Teacher Loan Repayment Program.
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College enrollment in New Mexico has risen for the second year in a row, with a 4.2% increase this spring compared to the same period last year.
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More than 250 professionals from 29 New Mexico colleges and universities gathered at Central New Mexico Community College for the Second Annual Higher Education Technical Summit on April 28 and 29.
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted a series of legislative measures designed to enhance access to education and workforce development in New Mexico.
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More than 100 middle-school girls attended the GEAR UP New Mexico and STEM Santa Fe Girls STEM Pathways Conference held on March 6 and 7 in Albuquerque.