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January 24, 2020

New NMHU Admissions Counselors Bring Student Insight

January 24, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Three new admissions counselors at New Mexico Highlands University bring special insight to their positions, thanks to being Highlands alumni and current students. Jasmine Archuleta, Rebekah Peoble, and Roberto Martínez joined the office of admissions in January 2020.…

January 23, 2020

Highlands Foundation Print and Painting Collection Opens Jan. 24

January 22, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University presents “Selections from the Highlands Foundation Print and Painting Collection,” an art exhibition in…

January 21, 2020

Highlands’ ‘Love and War’ Chocolate Competition February 6

January 21, 2020 Las Vegas, New Mexico – Who will win the battle of the best chocolate dessert in Las Vegas?…

January 16, 2020

Students Create Installation for La Posada Hotel in Arizona

January 16, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Students at New Mexico Highlands University created a…

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- Welcome new #NMHU admissions recruiters, former student Rebeka Peoble and current students Jasmine Archuleta and Roberto Martínez. We're so glad you're staying with the #HighlandsFamily ! That says a lot. t.co/MSzyYRL8LO
- Beautiful lithographs, paintings on display at #NMHU 's Burris Hall Jan. 24-Feb. 14. t.co/VgfICtb6BA t.co/M0h6iLdQlG
- Eat your chocolate heart out! Don't miss the annual Love and War #chocolate dessert competition at #NMHU on Thursday, Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. t.co/kB3WVskavc t.co/P7S91xyhoS

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