UNM student Nas Manole wants to be a doctor, but is taking an honors course on Godzilla to keep himself interested in school.
For David Harris, taking on the job as acting president of UNM is a lot of extra work with no extra pay.
The American Civil Liberties Union and Albuquerque Public Schools finalized the details of a lawsuit settlement earlier this month.
Serial murder has been around for a long time, but for the first time there is a class focusing on the role of serial killers in mass communication - and it is offered at UNM.
About 150 people, filling the seats and standing in the aisles, gathered in the Alumni Memorial Chapel on Friday.
With a vote on the confirmation of Samuel Alito expected this week, Harold Hongju Koh, dean of Yale Law School, delivered a lecture on the future of the Supreme Court on Friday at the UNM School of Law.
Gov. Bill Richardson announced on Saturday his pledge to give UNM athletics $15 million.
UNM is helping New Mexico become a hub for space research.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Elaine Brown said in order to turn the page of history, it must be written first. Brown, a former chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, said African-Americans need to keep fighting for equality. "A lot of times when people get to talking about the history of black people, ...
Marie-Michele Jasmin-Belisle, Senior, Media arts "He should be open-minded. He should be more environmentally conscious. There's no recycling - people throw away everything. And he should definitely put better food in the SUB, like be more socially conscious and not have only fast food." Valerie ...
by Christopher Downs Daily Lobo Bessie Gallegos wants students to help her find the best instructors on campus. "These are your instructors," said Gallegos, program director of the Center for the Advancement of Scholarship in Teaching and Learning. "Let us know who these great instructors are." Students ...
Staff Report Victor Regener, a former UNM Physics and Astronomy professor and designer of Regener Hall, died Jan. 20 in Tampa, Fla. He was 92. He came to UNM in 1946 as chairman for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, a position he held until 1957, and again from 1962 to 1979. He retired from ...
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Joseph Cecchi said engineers do more than calculations. "Engineers have an image problem," said Cecchi, dean of the School of Engineering. "Everyone thinks we're geeks - well, we are geeks, that's true. But everyone thinks all we're about is doing arcane calculations, ...
Lea Anderson, Graduate student, Fine Arts "It's not the best time to resign. Whoever has to deal with whatever is left behind will be upset." Thomas Addis, Sophomore, Business "He knows he's been doing a crappy job. All I know is that tuition has gone up consistently since he's been in office, ...
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Legislators had a chance to hear students' voices in Santa Fe on Wednesday during the annual UNM Day. About 20 UNM groups and departments had displays in the Roundhouse, supplying students with information and giveaways. Hundreds of people attended the event. Business ...
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM President Louis Caldera announced his resignation Wednesday during a meeting called by the Board of Regents. Caldera said he will take an immediate leave of absence but will continue to advise the regents until his resignation date on Aug. 1. David Harris, ...
Several students are in Santa Fe today talking with state legislators. The event, organized by ASUNM, is part of UNM Day at the Legislature. Several campus departments will showcase their programs to state officials as part of UNM Day.
Walter Forman said people in chronic pain should not have to end their life for relief. "People don't want to die. They want to live, but they don't want to live in pain. So my job is to relieve their pain," said Forman, medical director of Heritage Home Healthcare and Hospice, which specializes in helping people in pain.
by Xochitl Campos Daily Lobo Five UNM students were chosen to participate in Teach for America this year - and more could be accepted in February. Teach for America, which aims at ending education inequity, is a highly selective organization. Last year, about 17,300 college seniors applied for the two-year program and 2,250 were selected to teach in 22 different low-income and rural communities around the United States.
Rumors UNM President Louis Caldera's days at the University are numbered might be more than speculation. Jamie Koch, president of the UNM Board of Regents, confirmed Monday that Caldera's contract is the only item on the agenda for a regents meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
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