New Mexico Highlands University

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La Prueba Spanish Immersion
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Estrella Encinias Virtual Art Exhibition Through June 19
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Independence Day Holiday July 3-4

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Academic Calendar

FULL TERM: JAN 15 – MAY 8, 2020

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Six-week term June 1 – July 10
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Summer First Half June 1 – June 26
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Independence Day Holiday July 3-4

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Artist Dawnique Savala, an alumna of New Mexico Highlands University, has received international recognition for her work.

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School of Education Receives Accreditation

May 27, 2020

School of Education Receives Accreditation

May 27, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – The New Mexico Highlands University School of Education received official notice of full accreditation May 15 from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School of Education received accreditation…

Estrella Encinias Virtual Art Exhibition Through June 19

May 26, 2020

Estrella Encinias Virtual Art Exhibition Through June 19

May 26, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University presents a virtual art exhibition, “Between the Lights,” featuring the work of Estrella Encinias through June 19. Encinias, a Las Vegas, New Mexico, native,…

Ali and Chris Romero Design Reopening Seal for New Mexico

May 20, 2020

Ali and Chris Romero Design Reopening Seal for New Mexico

May 20, 2019 Las Vegas, N.M. – Ali and Chris Romero, New Mexico Highlands University media arts and technology alumni, designed a seal that will be used to help reopen businesses in New Mexico during the…

Two Criminal Justice Alumnae Accepted to UNM Law School

May 18, 2020

Two Criminal Justice Alumnae Accepted to UNM Law School

May 18, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Two New Mexico Highlands University criminal justice alumnae who studied together as undergraduates are both headed to law school at the University of New Mexico in August. Brittany Dutton-Leyda and Joanna Velasquez…

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- The New Mexico Highlands University School of Education received official notice of full accreditation May 15 from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). t.co/KYVURMChtd #nmhu #nmhuschoolofeducation #nmhueducationaccreditation t.co/4Cv9z9V7VL
- New Mexico Highlands University presents a virtual art exhibition, “Between the Lights,” featuring the work of Estrella Encinias through June 19. #nmhu #nmhufinearts #nmhuvirtualartexhibition t.co/DFur9k15Lz t.co/ToGxCNPR55
- Ali and Chris Romero, New Mexico Highlands University media arts and technology alumni, designed a seal that will be used to help reopen businesses in New Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. t.co/N90QmRferf #nmhu #nmhumediaarts #nmhucovid19 t.co/394NfSi2kG

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MEET artist Dawnique Savala, NMHU alum making an international splash!

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Ali and Chris Romero Design Reopening Seal for New Mexico

Two Criminal Justice Alumnae Accepted to UNM Law School

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