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A new ESPN documentary revisits one of the most debated moments in American sports history: former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game in 2010, disrupted by a controversial call from umpire Jim Joyce. The program, titled "28 Outs: An Imperfect Story," features significant contributions from University of New Mexico Political Science adjunct professor Lawrence Jones.
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Grubhub and Starship Technologies, in partnership with UNM Food, will launch a robot food delivery service on The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) campus starting Monday, Aug. 19.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA) has announced the relaunch of the Collegiate Recovery Center (CRC) in collaboration with Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). The initiative aims to support students in recovery from substance use or those who are sober-curious.
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Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) are spearheading a project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at introducing undergraduates nationwide to careers in the water industry.
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For some, riding a bicycle across the United States sounds nearly impossible, but for University of New Mexico Senior Connor Donovan, it was a challenge he and his friends were willing to take.
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University of New Mexico Associate Professor of Anthropology Siobhán Cully (previously Mattison) and Assistant Professor of Anthropology Ian Wallace, along with University of California, Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Anthropology Megan Moodie, have been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation conference award to bring together scholars to advance knowledge of disability in Anthropology.
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In the 1980s and 1990s, millions of youngsters dreamed they could “be like Mike” — legendary Chicago Bulls basketball player Michael Jordan.
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Carlos Arellano, a graduate student in Theory and Composition at The University of New Mexico, recently premiered his musical composition at the 2024 Orchestrating for the 21st Century Workshop. This event was part of the Water Music New York: More Voices festival organized by the Albany Symphony from June 4 to 9.
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Subhash Shah, a distinguished expert in hydraulic fracturing and well completions, has established the Dr. and Mrs. Subhash and Jaya Shah Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to assist graduate students in chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The fund aims to alleviate financial burdens for two selected graduate students each year.
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The University of New Mexico Department of Economics will highlight six state-specific economic research projects during its annual New Mexico Economics Research Day on Friday, Aug. 16 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The free event will be held in person at the Economics building and via Zoom.
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Two students from The University of New Mexico recently participated in the BioDesign Challenge in New York City with a project examining the history and future of tattooing. UNM teams have previously competed in the challenge with various projects, including smart acequias monitoring and eco-friendly, recyclable organic fabrics.
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With a new director at the helm alongside a dedicated long-time coordinator, the Center for Career and Technical Education (CCTE) at The University of New Mexico-Gallup is collaborating with area high schools to provide students with hands-on, career-focused education.
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Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin, a Professor of Law at The University of New Mexico School of Law, recently addressed questions about U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden administration and her 2024 presidential campaign.
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The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics recently received a $494,659 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for their project titled, “Addressee effects in demonstrative systems across bilingual communities.” This three-year project, funded by NSF, will be housed in UNM’s Department of Linguistics and led by Professors Naomi Shin and Rosa Vallejos-Yopán in collaboration with Amalia Skilton from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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After more than four decades in the courtroom, Randi McGinn, a University of New Mexico School of Law alumna (’80), was awarded the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Distinguished Lawyer Award at the Amicus Honors Gala.
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The Department of Film & Digital Arts within the College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico has announced the establishment of its first scholarship specifically aimed at supporting Indigenous Native students. Additionally, a new course titled "Indigenous People on Screen" will be introduced.
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David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., have contributed $2.5 million to the University of New Mexico School of Law.
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Regulations went into effect, prompting updates to the University Policy and Procedures Manual.
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Ixchel Valentino, a second-year nuclear engineering student at The University of New Mexico, is competing on season 16 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. While she cannot disclose her progress in the competition, her next appearance is scheduled to air on Monday, August 12 on NBC and the following day on Peacock.
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The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) has announced the promotion and tenure of six faculty members this year. Alyssa Russo, Stephanie Moore, and Amir Hedayati have received tenure and were promoted to associate professor, while Vanessa Svihla, Lori Townsend, and Audra Bellmore have been promoted to full professor.