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Recent News About University of New Mexico
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Demetrius Gloster, a Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS-TRIO) and Ronald E. McNair alumnus, was recently honored with the TRIO Achiever award at this year’s TRIO New Mexico conference. The award is given annually to a distinguished TRIO alum who has made notable civic, community, and professional contributions.
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Babies born with weights less than 5 lbs 8 ounces (2,500 grams) can face a host of health challenges and an increased risk for chronic health problems like diabetes and heart disease later in life. Now, for the first time, researchers at The University of New Mexico have linked industrial air pollution to the state’s above-average rates of babies born with low birthweight in a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management.
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For the past 15 years, Student Affairs has been recognizing and celebrating staff, faculty, departments, and student employees at the annual Louie Awards ceremony—a themed event complete with decorations, food, and a golden Lobo Louie bobblehead for the winners. This year, the coveted awards are materializing thanks to ARTSLab, an interdisciplinary makerspace within the College of Fine Arts (CFA) whose pillars are Art, Research, Technology and Science.
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A month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community has officially commenced at The University of New Mexico’s campus.
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The University of New Mexico concluded its 2023-2024 cohort of the Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) program last month, involving 21 faculty members from 18 different departments across campus.
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Bruce Huckell, associate professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and a leader in the fields of geoarchaeology, lithic technology, and early prehistoric foragers in North America, died on May 13. Huckell received his bachelor's degree in 1972, his Master of Arts in 1976, and his doctorate degree in Arid Lands Resource Sciences in 1990, all from the University of Arizona.
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A former University of New Mexico student-athlete has received a rare invitation this summer to advance her career in sports. Maddie Deucher, a 2024 graduate who was part of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team, is among only 200 student-athletes invited to attend the NCAA Sports Forum in Indianapolis this week.
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An exhibit created by local eighth graders is now prominently featured inside one of the University of New Mexico's Biology buildings.
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A University of New Mexico research scientist and professor is being recognized nationally for his contributions to planetary geology by the Geological Society of America.
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A new book authored by two University of New Mexico political science professors addresses the critical issue of abortion politics. Johns Hopkins University Press has published "Regulating Abortion: The Politics of U.S. Abortion Policy," written by Deborah R. McFarlane and Wendy L. Hansen.
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The aroma of sizzling green chile cheeseburgers filled the air on May 15 as UNM staff were celebrated for their dedication with a Staff Appreciation Green Chile Cheeseburger Cookout. The event, a collaborative effort between UNM Staff Council, Human Resources, and UNM Leadership, served nearly 1,500 burgers.
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The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management recently hosted its inaugural Hall of Fame golf tournament at the UNM South Championship Golf Course. All proceeds from the event will benefit Anderson's student scholarships.
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The student chapter of the University of New Mexico's American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently secured second place in the ASME Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3D) Challenge.
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The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $36,000. This grant will support "ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iiná / Land, Home, Kinship, Life," an innovative traveling photography exhibition and museological project featuring the work of Diné photographer and curator Rapheal Begay.
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A new exhibit at The University of New Mexico will showcase local 8th graders' work related to the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Lobo Science, a yearlong museum science class, is taught in collaboration with the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) and Jefferson Middle School. Since August, students have been working daily in the classroom and visiting campus weekly to explore UNM museums and work in the MSB labs. Their final projects on study species such as the White Sands pupfish, Jemez Mountains salamander, Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, and Sandhill Cranes...
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The University of New Mexico’s “Divine Nine,” a group of Black fraternities and sororities, was officially chartered as part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in a recent ceremony at the UNM Student Union Building. This recognition makes UNM the first university in New Mexico with a nationally recognized NPHC collegiate council.
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A faculty member from the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Engineering is participating in the inaugural Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) program, funded by the Department of Energy. Tito Busani, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will represent UNM in this 10-week summer program. He joins approximately 60 faculty members nationwide who will travel to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, to collaborate with scientists and other cohort members on developing scalable education...
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A coalition of researchers at The University of New Mexico has made significant progress in addiction research, emphasizing a recovery process needed for cocaine use disorder. The team, led by Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA) Director Katie Witkiewitz, includes UNM alumna and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Clinical Psychology Intern Victoria Votaw and Psychology Doctoral Students Felicia Tuchman and Hanna Hebden.
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The UNM Anderson School of Management, represented by faculty member Robert DelCampo and partner John Chavez from New Mexico Startup Factory, has secured a victory in Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition.
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Ozempic and Wegovy have gained significant popularity for their weight loss benefits. However, Poison Control Centers nationwide are raising concerns over an increasing trend of semaglutide overdoses and improper use.