New Mexico Highlands University is proud to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Paul James “PJ” Sedillo, whose peer-reviewed article on risk and resiliency factors related to suicide and suicidal ideation has been recognized by the International Journal of Arts,...
New Mexico Highlands University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Lindline as the new Faculty Senate Chair. Dr. Lindline, a Professor of Geology and the Environmental Science and Water Resources Program Coordinator, has been a dedicated member of...
The Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University proudly announces the recent achievements of its Center of Excellence, presented to the Research and Public Service Project (RPSP) committee. In partnership with the New Mexico Office of...
In the heart of Las Vegas, one spirited alumna shines bright for her unwavering dedication to New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). Carla O’Neil, a proud member of the class of 1993, embodies the values of education and family that resonate within the campus...
LAS VEGAS, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University University President Dr. Neil Woolf has named Shanna Halalilo NMHU’s Athletic Director. As a result, NMHU will no longer have co-athletic directors overseeing its Athletic Department as it has for the past two...
The outstanding efforts of New Mexico Highlands University Donnelly Library Director Ruben Aragón and Associate Library Director April Kent were recognized with prestigious awards by the New Mexico Library Association at its recent annual conference. The 2024...
Gina Von Hartmann is a vibrant force in the contemporary art scene, and she is currently serving as the Head Curator of the Ray Drew & Kennedy Galleries and University Art Collections at New Mexico Highlands University. Von Hartmann is looking to boost the...
The Pecos River is a cleaner and healthier place thanks to the dedicated efforts of Environmental Geology students and faculty from New Mexico Highlands University. Several students and faculty participated in the Pecos River Cleanup Day, an impactful event,...
Dr. Paul Grindstaff, the new vice president for Advancement, brings a unique and diverse background to New Mexico Highlands University. Originally from Dallas and deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Las Cruces, Grindstaff embarked on his academic journey at New...
On Nov. 5th, General Obligation (GO) Bond 3 will fund facilities on campus to improve student learning outcomes. GO Bond 3 will also advance education in healthcare, science, agriculture and provide critical job training. This election, remember to vote on GO Bond...
This election, General Obligation (GO) Bond 2 will provide libraries with funds for print and digital materials, new student learning resources among other new innovations. All without raising your taxes! Remember to vote on GO Bond 2 on Nov....
After an illustrious 33-year journey, Professor David Lobdell is set to retire from the Fine Arts Department at New Mexico Highlands University, leaving behind a profound legacy that has shaped the lives of countless students and colleagues. Known for his unwavering...
New Mexico Highlands University welcomes Dr. Carmella Scorcia Pacheco as an assistant professor in Interdisciplinary Studies as part of the Bachelor of University Studies program. Scorcia Pacheco, a proud Nuevo Mexicana with roots in northern New Mexico, joins the...
The New Mexico Highlands University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management is on an unprecedented three-year roll of national recognition. The NMHU SHRM chapter recently received the Merit Award for the 2023-2024 school year from SHRM...
In an exciting development for the academic community, a group of students from New Mexico Highlands University has received confirmation that their proposal, “Training Tutors with Technologies: Operational Systems, Asynchronous Models, and Generative AI,”...
A Foundations for Growing Our Own Initiative to Address Social Work Deserts New Mexico Highlands University is proud to announce that the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work (FVSSW) has received $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund the Foundations for...
Back Row: Angel Benavidez Graduate Records and Center Coordinator (Graduate Liaison to the Office of the Registrar) , Michael Montoya, Assistant Registrar, Cheryl Trujillo, Transfer Analyst & Systems Administrator, Andrea Crespin, Scheduling & Special Projects...
Although Las Vegas is a long way from where Shantini Ramakrishnan was born and raised in Malaysia, she has come to think of it as home. “I came for a summer position, a seasonal position in the field working with rodents and plague in waters at what at the time was...
Dealing first with the COVID pandemic, then later the Calf Canyon/Hermit’s Peak Fire, Carmelita Sanchez learned how to fight through adversity during her New Mexico Highlands University academic life. And what that has done has made her stronger, she says, in large...
It was more than 40 years ago that Linda Valencia Martinez graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a minor in art. But what followed was a distinguished career helping her community and New Mexico. So much so that...
