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UNM: The School of Public Administration plans to commemorate the introduction of its new minor program
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is set to introduce a new minor program in public service through its School of Public Administration (SPA). The program is aimed at equipping undergraduate students with the necessary values, knowledge, and skills for careers in government, nonprofits, or tribal governance. This initiative aligns with The Volcker Alliance's Next Generation Service Corps, which offers opportunities for students to develop professional skills outside of the classroom.
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UNM: The El Puente Fellowship shares its achievements in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Sociological Association
The University of New Mexico revealed on Sept. 3, that Alejandro Mendiaz-Rivera, the program director of El Puente Research Fellowship, along with four graduate fellows, have recently showcased the program's achievements in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Sociological Association. El Puente has been instrumental in assisting 170 primarily first-generation, low-income students of color in exploring research opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to them, according to a press release.
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UNM: Second consecutive rise in fall enrollment, with the largest first-year class on record
The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque reported a surge in enrollment on Sept. 5, including its largest-ever first-year class. In fall 2023, the number of new first-year student registrations at the Albuquerque campus increased by 3.1 percent, UNM said in a press release.
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Foundation exec: 'Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers.'
Jordan-Nicholas Salazar of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa, earning a $1,000 scholarship, the university said in an Aug. 23 press release. This scholarship initiative helps new Phi Theta Kappa members pay educational costs as they pursue associate degree studies.
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UNM: Professor of nuclear engineering has been chosen to participate in the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 19 that Eric Lang, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been selected for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) program, according to a press release. This initiative, called the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program, offers assistance to empower recently appointed, pre-tenured faculty members like Lang to further develop their roles as educators and researchers within their respective university departments.
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UNM: Professor leading Department of Energy project aims to be revolutionary in renewable energy and wireless communications fields
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 21 that Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading the project "HELIOCOMM: A Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System." This initiative seeks to integrate advanced next-generation network technologies with solar thermal power systems, envisioning a future marked by robust wireless communications and sustainable energy, according to a press release.
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Comadre a Comadre receives $25,000 in grant funding for cancer community support program
On August 17, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the organization Comadre a Comadre has been selected for a $25,000 grant for the upcoming year from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, according to a press release. The organization was one of only 12 recipients chosen to receive grant funding.
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UNM Humanitarian Award recipient: 'On behalf of my team, I am deeply touched to receive this recognition from our community.'
Sanjeev Arora MD, the founder and executive director of Project ECHO, received the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Awards, held on August 13, a university press release said. The award celebrated Arora's dedication to philanthropy, human welfare, social reform, and values-driven investments in the state of New Mexico.
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Sen. Heinrich: 'New Mexico has always been at the forefront of scientific advancements'
On Aug. 15, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that a researcher from its School of Engineering is leading a project among the 15 nationwide initiatives granted $11 million by the U.S. Department of Energy. According to a UNM press release, these endeavors, including the one led by UNM, will focus on pioneering research for high-performance science, harnessing emerging technologies such as advanced computing, extensive datasets, scientific machine learning, artificial intelligence, and innovative computing designs.
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Coburn: 'We are thrilled to announce our partnership with DS+R as the architects for the Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology'
The University of New Mexico Planning, Design & Construction has chosen the architecture practice Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) to design the Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology (CCAT) facility. This facility, set to commence construction in the summer of 2024 on UNM's main campus, highlights a significant step toward advancing collaborative arts and technology endeavors, UNM said in a press release.
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UNM senior director: 'Our Executive MBA students engage in a fast-paced, fully supported learning environment that helps them improve their industry knowledge'
The Executive MBA Class of 2025 has been recently introduced by the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management, commencing its 24-month program in June, according to a press release. The cohort convenes every other Saturday for full-day classes, including two consecutive online synchronous sessions and two on-campus orientation and immersion weeks, ultimately culminating in May 2025.
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Dragomir on identifying exoplanets: 'It's a substantial undertaking'
The University of New Mexico announced Tuesday that its Department of Physics and Astronomy secured a $750,000 grant from NASA to support its research on exoplanets.
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UNM's Chris Cornelius honored with Best Practice Award for 'remarkable achievements' in architecture
The University of New Mexico has announced that Chris Cornelius, the Department Chair of Architecture, has received the Best of Practice Award for Best Small Practice in the Southwest from The Architect's Newspaper in recognition of Cornelius' architectural piece "Otaechiah (Crane)." The award reflects his talent and dedication to advancing architectural design and cultural understanding, the school reported.
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Research VP: 'UNM recognizes the critical importance of water to our state and our nation'
University of New Mexico understands the state's water issues, the university's research vice president said in a news release this week announcing a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant
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UNMAM’s Khan: Devin Geraci has ‘long personal and professional history with the museum’
The former manager of communications and audience engagement at the University of New Mexico Art Museum is now the first person to be the museum’s associate director of operations since 2013.
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SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”
The University of New Mexico International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Student Chapter, led by President Mega Frost, successfully revitalized itself
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UNM Cancer Center’s Schulke: ‘Programs like these ACS grants help us try to alleviate that stress so our patients can focus on getting better’
Two grants of over $45,000 that the American Cancer Society gave to the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in Albuquerque will help with cancer patients’ transportation and lodging.
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Gutzler: 'Our hope is that studies like ours can help inform policymakers about their best options in this contentious discussion'
On July 19, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced a study conducted by David Gutzler, professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, and UNM students, in collaboration with other regional universities led by the University of Texas-El Paso. The study investigated the potential impacts of different intervention scenarios on agricultural water supplies in the Rio Grande Valley downstream of Elephant Butte Reservoir.
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UNM football team helps nonprofit with move: 'Anything we can do to help our community'
Football players from the University of New Mexico recently helped a nonprofit move to a new location.
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'It's a huge problem': UNM planning skin cancer screening clinics amid shortage of dermatologists in state
New Mexico is sunny more often than not, making skin cancer common, but the number of dermatologists in the state is dwindling.