New Mexico forward Khadijah Shumpert celebrates a 3-pointer during Saturdays game against Nevada at WisePies Arena. The Lobos have earned their 10th straight home win.
New Mexico guard Jayda Bovero shoots over Nevada defenders during Saturdays game at WisePies Arena. The Lobos defeated the Wolf Pack 63-45.
New Mexico wide receiver Carlos Wiggins celebrates after scoring the touchdown that gave the Lobos the lead during the game against Wyoming on Saturday. Wiggins’ 97 yards kickoff return for the touchdown was the fourth of his career, a school and Mountain West record.
An average U.S. college student spends around $1,200 per year on textbooks, according to The College Board. To combat this, UNM has created the Course Materials Committee, which aims to keep college affordable.
New Mexico football head coach Bob Davie embraces senior safety Devonta Tabannah after the final home game against Wyoming on Saturday. The Lobos defeated the Cowboys 36-30, its first home victory of the season.
Graduate & Professional Student Association President Texanna Martin, left, and Associated Students of the University of New Mexico President Rachel Williams read the agenda at the Board of Regents meeting Friday. It was Martin and Williams’ first Regents meeting as presidents of the student governments.
UNM President Robert Frank putts during the opening ceremony of the North Campus golf course Friday afternoon. Representatives from the University, Bernalillo County and the north campus neighborhood gathered to celebrate course renovations. Frank said the improvements will help with water conservation and demonstrate effective collaboration between the University, the county and the surrounding community. “We’re thrilled that we reached this accomplishment,” he said. “We have many more accomplishments that we want to do with Bernalillo County in the future.” Tim Davis, vice president of the North Campus Neighborhood Association, said the project should save millions of gallons of water. Golf course revenue has gone up 30 percent this year, he said, with an average of 500 people per day using the area. “A significant piece of the identity of the UNM campus is in the process of being restored,” he said.
New Mexico baseball head coach Ray Birmingham watches a play from the dugout during a game against Air Force on May 17. Birmingham will serve as hitting coach for USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team.
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