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)

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? 🔍

It's summer, and millions are brushing off the grill for a classic cookout, which can pose a risk when it comes to food safety. Check out UNM College of Pharmacy's tips on how to prevent against the cookout's natural enemy, food poisoning. news.unm.edu/news/avoid-f...

UNM is proud to be a place where the LGBTQ community is openly loved, accepted and embraced. We are fortunate to have a compassionate resource center that works to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for Lobos. UNM is proud to celebrate the mutual love and humanity that brings us together.

No, this is not the plot of a detective film, two paintings stolen from UNM's Harwood Museum of Art in a 1985 art heist have been returned after a 39-year-old cold case was reopened. Read the full story of how the two pieces found their way back to Taos. bit.ly/44RqtIa

He misses you all already.

Hindsight is 20/20, or in this case, 2025. 🎓 So we asked UNM Grads for their advice to their freshman selves.

Lobos for Life ❤️

*Slams laptop shut* Congrats grads!

For years, inspiring #UNMGrad, Hakim Bellamy's voice has been a profound presence in our community. Albuquerque's first poet laureate and soon-to-be J.D. is a man of many words, and we should all be listening. 🖋️ Read more: bit.ly/44w637n

UNM's Pueblo Pottery class was fired up today 🔥

Roadrunner appreciation post 💫

Crypto may be virtual, but the environmental impacts it can have are as real as a dollar bill. New research takes a deep dive into the environmental and health damage coming from crypto. Read more about why Bitcoin should be called 'digital crude,' rather than 'digital gold.' bit.ly/42SUpAV

The latest episode of It's Probably (Not) Rocket Science looks at the current landscape of cancer research. UNM gynecologic oncologist Dr. Sarah Adams sits down to discuss some of the newest innovations. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. bit.ly/42Mg5Ph

Happy Earth Day, Lobos! Have you ever stopped by the Lobo Gardens? It might just take the award for the coolest classroom on campus. They're educating the UNM community on sustainability and providing fresh produce that goes right to the Lobo Food Pantry!

Big earthquakes aren't limited to disaster flicks; they remain a large threat to millions of people. Read more about Engineering Associate Professor Fernando Moreu and his class preparing students to design the next generation of earthquake-proof buildings. news.unm.edu/news/unm-pre...

Saturday was a totally average night on campus. Happy Fiestas!

Yesterday, UNM celebrated its designation as a Tree Campus for Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation. 🌳 The Lorax would be proud.

Playing golf for the Lobos to shaping the future of the sport? That's what UNM alumna Dianne Dixon is doing, as she has been elected to the prestigious Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association (USGA). Read more about her journey from Lobo to a leader in the sport. bit.ly/42msqL0

The U is lit tonight, congrats on the win Lobos! 🐺 ❤️

It's a match! Today, Lobo Docs found out where their next stop will be on their lifelong journey of lifesaving 🩺

“When a state increases alcohol taxes, it reduces alcohol-related fatalities. It’s pretty clear.” In the latest episode of It's Probably (Not) Rocket Science, hear from Economics professor Brady Horn as he discusses his research on the effect of a higher alcohol tax on DUI fatalities. bit.ly/4ky4Odx

3 minute videos? Enjoy a look at Louie's day as an intern at the Center for Stable Isotopes!

Believe it or not, grasslands in New Mexico are real, and also vital. Read how new UNM Biology research aims to improve management and processes to protect these vital ecosystems during times of drought. news.unm.edu/news/new-res...

Parlays, over-unders, moneylines- sports betting is impossible for even avid sports fans to ignore, but how does it affect viewers? New UNM Research reveals the correlation between sports gambling and other risky behaviors like binge drinking.

Hi there, Lobos! It’s about time we started posting here. 🦋🐺