New Mexico Highlands University

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Spring Recess - University Closed
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Cancelled: True Grit, True Culture, True Place: Reading Group Meeting
25
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Cancelled: Tent Rocks Hike
09
May

Postponed: Commencement
31
May

Summer Spanish Immersion Institute 2020

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FULL TERM: JAN 15 – MAY 8, 2020

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May

Final Exams
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May

Postponed: Commencement
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May

Summer Intersession Begins

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Morgan Apperson Headed to Chemistry Doctoral Program

April 03, 2020

Morgan Apperson Headed to Chemistry Doctoral Program

April 3, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Morgan Apperson, a chemistry graduate of New Mexico Highlands University, is headed to a chemistry doctoral program at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. Apperson, 22, graduates from Highlands in May with a…

Geology Prof’s Fulbright Highlights Research and Teaching in the Czech Republic

April 02, 2020

Geology Prof’s Fulbright Highlights Research and Teaching in the Czech Republic

April 2, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University geology professor Michael Petronis’ Fulbright Scholar Award to study ancient volcanos in the Czech Republic aims to help predict eruptions in active volcanoes worldwide. Petronis is known globally…

Christopher Ulibarri Appointed New Student Regent

March 31, 2020

Christopher Ulibarri Appointed New Student Regent

March 31, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Christopher Ulibarri, a student government leader at New Mexico Highlands University, is the university’s newest student regent. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made Ulibarri’s appointment official March 13. Ulibarri’s term extends…

Southwest Literature and Film Class Helps With Social Isolation

March 30, 2020

Southwest Literature and Film Class Helps With Social Isolation

Las Vegas, N.M. – During the necessary social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, students of all ages are connecting with each other thanks to a free online Southwest Literature and Film class New Mexico Highlands University is offering to…

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- A 4 p.m. HU coronavirus response update on faculty and student resource training, check requests and purchase requisitions, post office and central receiving hours has been posted at t.co/6ZDe3fzRFf
- Morgan Apperson, a chemistry graduate of New Mexico Highlands University, is headed to a chemistry doctoral program at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. #nmhu #nmhuchemistrysucces #morganappersondoctoralbound t.co/vX6J34uaJk t.co/tqNhsBPabL
- An 11 a.m. HU coronavirus response update regarding internet resources and Zoombombing prevention has been posted to t.co/6ZDe3fzRFf

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