Tag: University of New Mexico

New Mexico’s vanishing insects are more than an environmental concern. Scientists say collapsing butterfly, cricket and grasshopper populations signal a growing ecological crisis fueled by climate change, pesticide use and habitat loss — one that could reshape food systems, bird populations and the stability of ecosystems humans depend on.

A fatal shooting near the University of New Mexico campus is being investigated as a possible planned ambush after four suspects were taken into custody in the killing of 23-year-old Eden Rock. Police say surveillance footage showed the men hiding behind a dumpster before attacking and shooting the victim in an alley south of Central Avenue.

UNM scientist Sara Piccirillo is uncovering how hidden glioblastoma cells survive after treatment and trigger deadly recurrences. Her research focuses on the sub‑ventricular zone, where immune cells fuel tumor growth. By identifying genetic differences in these cells, Piccirillo aims to develop personalized therapies that stop regrowth and improve survival rates.

UNM Health is organizing free screenings for skin cancer on April 27, 2026, at its dermatology facility in Albuquerque and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. The skin cancer screenings will take place between 9:00 and 11:30 in the morning on a first come, first served basis, facilitated by medical students. This program emphasizes the significance of early detection since skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the country. Through the provision of free screenings, UNM Health becomes part of nationwide programs such as the “Destination Healthy Skin” campaign organized by the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology's screening drive.

UNM students have something to look forward to this Earth Month!

New Mexico is positioning itself as a national quantum computing hub, banking on research institutions, state incentives, and a growing tech ecosystem to capture a share of a projected $1-trillion industry.

University of New Mexico (UNM) alumna Michelle Dearholt shares how saying “yes” opened doors to opportunities she never expected.

The AFRO Hair Shop recently opened at the University of New Mexico, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for customers.

University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Anderson School of Management and Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) recently signed an agreement that supports doctoral students and reinforces the universities’ relationship.

University of New Mexico (UNM) lecturer Jessamyn Lovell’s photography project, “How to Become Invisible,” was highlighted on LENSCRATCH, a platform supporting photographic arts and artists.

The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Women’s Ice Hockey Club is making history as the state’s first collegiate women’s hockey program, leaving its mark on the hockey community.

UNM Bookstores led an initiative featuring artworks of 13 UNM community artists, whose works celebrate New Mexico’s culture, landscape, and traditions.