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- Introducing LoboLift, created through collaboration between ASUNM and PATS, this new program provides students, staff and faculty a safe, convenient transportation option on campus after 6 p.m. Read the full story on how it works and how you can request a ride:
- See you next week 😳
- Can't believe it's already 2026? Catch up on 2025's top stories spotlighting the achievements and moments that defined the year for UNM students, faculty, staff and alumni.
- UNM is happy to welcome Ryan Berryman as Interim VP and Director of Athletics. A lifelong New Mexican and three-time UNM graduate, he will oversee all aspects of the UNM Department of Athletics.
- Happy Statehood Day to The Land of Enchantment ⛰️ 🎈 🌞
- From December 24 through January 2, campuses will have reduced services and operations to allow for our staff and faculty to have a relaxing break. The social media team will be back online in 2026!
- UNM is the only D1 university that went undefeated at home in Men's Basketball and Football in 2025. We're looking forward to more of the same in 2026. 🐺 🏀 🏈
- 'Tis the season for chile. 🌶️ Check out the UNM 2025 digital holiday card and download a few recipes that will warm you and your loved ones during festivities: www.unm.edu/holidaycard
- Goodbye students... hello alumni! Congrats Class of 2025! 🎓
- The oldest tradition on campus just never gets old.
- Submit a short video of you congratulating your #UNMGrad for a chance to appear on the big screen during graduation! Make your grad's special day one to remember. The deadline for submissions is December 4th! bit.ly/37K859b
- All across the state, more students are choosing to teach. Read how the College of Education & Human Sciences is preparing the next generation of educators by preparing diverse teachers for diverse classrooms, expanding residencies and investing in faculty talent. news.unm.edu/news/new-mex...
- Do you have a Lobo graduating this fall who inspires others every day? Nominate them for an Inspiring #UNMGrad feature here: bit.ly/49abfAd
- Every year, UNM Alumni organizes a service at the Alumni Memorial Chapel honoring and thanking Lobos and all Veterans who have given their lives to the protection of their community. We are so appreciative of that sacrifice and commitment.
- From UNM to the world stage, women’s soccer head coach Heather Dyche has announced that she will be stepping down to accept an opportunity with U.S. Soccer, coaching the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team. Go Lobos and go Team USA!
- No student should go hungry. The Lobo Food Pantry allows students to fill one basket a day with food, toiletries and more. Food donations, monetary donations or Amazon wishlist purchases are always appreciated! Learn more about the Lobo Food Pantry and how to donate below: bit.ly/3hztMHD
- An intense class on belly rubs and head pats was held at the Duck Pond today. I hope everyone passed.
- The Pit's gotten awful lonely... Good thing basketball is BACK at The Pit, starting tomorrow, Oct. 22, with women's basketball taking on Adams State and men's basketball taking on NAU next week on Oct. 30. Get tickets here: golobos.evenue.net/list/GS
- A new global research effort found that extreme drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet. Read the full story:
- Happy Homecoming, Lobos! 🐺 Join the University of New Mexico Alumni Association and fellow alumni at events all week long, and get ready to cheer on the Lobos at this Saturday’s homecoming football game! Check out the full schedule below: bit.ly/3IGQ4uU
- The home of the Lobos, University Stadium, and the surrounding south campus area will be evaluated for changes that would modernize and improve the facilities. 🏈🐺🏈🐺🏈🐺 Read the story here for the exciting details: news.unm.edu/news/unm-lau...
- UNM-Gallup's new 12-week solar technician program is already having a positive impact on local communities. Students are getting hands-on experience installing solar in rural and Native American communities in need of electricity. Read more about the program and its impact: bit.ly/3Vxmvyv
- Lobos y Lowriders cruised onto campus yesterday, low and slow 🛞
- Hispanic Heritage Month has begun! This month, we celebrate Hispanic history, culture, and contributions. Read more about the resource centers on campus, the academic programs and their research, the events taking place and the ways UNM honors the state’s rich Hispanic heritage year-round.
- We've never been more quack. I mean back... Welcome back Duck Pond! 🦆 Read about the improvements made to the heart of campus. bit.ly/4mdVomR
- The University is closed tomorrow, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
- UNM alumni and green chile go together like... green chile and UNM alumni. Check out some highlights from The University of New Mexico Alumni Association D.C. chapter green chile roast!
- For those of you wondering about the humanities building, this is what ACTUALLY happened.
- Where could this be? 🕵️ If you guessed Keller Hall, you'd be right! Containing 2,741 pipes, Keller Hall has one of the largest organs in the state.
- With new License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology, students and staff parking in K, South Lot, R, GR, T, INS, S, and Y lots no longer need to show physical parking permits; simply park and go! Learn more about this new program below: bit.ly/4mtoQ9y
- Introducing the #UNM29 class! Welcome home, Lobos.
- Viga appreciation post ☀️
- The Rail Yards Market is the perfect place to spend your Sundays in Albuquerque—especially when green chile roasting season is in full swing. 🌶️ Read all about it and discover some locally owned vendors: lobolife.unm.edu/rail-yards-m... 🪴
- Today, more than 100 staff and faculty volunteers are assisting new students who were unable to register for classes due to the events of July 25 in completing their registration virtually and in person. (1/3)
- We're thankful for the constant efforts of all UNM staff to support our students and community in the face of a campus crisis. (2/3)
- If you're still feeling overwhelmed and confused, that's okay, and it's something many of us are feeling. To access UNM's free mental health resources customized to you, go to mentalhealth.unm.edu. (3/3)
- Did you know males make up 90% of NM's prison population, or that 56% of inmates are Hispanic? A new report from the New Mexico Sentencing Commission (NMSC) shines a light on prison demographics in the state. Read more about the study, and why it's so important to lawmakers.
- Some headlines hold real impact, like promising new research for treating ovarian cancer. Olivia Lanier received a grant to pilot a nanoparticle-packed gel that could help treat resistant forms of ovarian cancer. Read more about this hopeful development in closing the gender equity gap in medicine.
- Coronado Hall has a new look 😍
- "The next 50 years represent a critical period for making changes." With higher temperatures and higher demand, the Western US is facing a critical situation: water shortages. UNM law professor Warigia Bowman proposes four changes that could be critical in saving some of our water. bit.ly/3IrFmYs
- College is all about building bridges, including a new one at the Duck Pond. 🦆
- Astronomers from UNM, along with researchers and citizen scientists, have confirmed the existence of a rare new giant exoplanet, TOI-4465 b, a gas giant located approximately 400 light-years away that's 25% larger in radius than Jupiter! Read more about this giant discovery: bit.ly/4kopC5S
- The University will be closed tomorrow, 7/4, in observance of Independence Day.
- There’s a new option for buying your course materials at the UNM ABQ Campus called Course Material Access. For a flat $279 charge, you’ll get instant access to all your classes' required and adopted materials. Learn more at coursematerialsaccess.unm.edu
- From the UNM International Festival to an eatery of his own, UNM alum Hanmin Kim is bringing Korean cuisine to the Albuquerque community. Read more about Seoul Gimbap's journey and where you can experience Korean-inspired onigiri yourself. 🍙 news.unm.edu/news/unm-alu...
- Congratulations to UNM's Solar Splash team for leaving the competition in the dust (or wake, in this case) and winning first place in a solar boating competition. UNM students spent a year designing a solar powered boat for sprint races, endurance races and a slalom. news.unm.edu/news/unm-win...
- The University will be closed tomorrow, 6/19, in observance of Juneteenth.
- Some legacies go beyond our planet. A landmark on the surface of Mars has been named in honor of late planetary scientist Horton E. Newsom. His impact will be felt at UNM and ~140 million miles away. news.unm.edu/news/martian...
- Can you spot the roadrunner? 🔍
