Yearly Archives: 2010

1. HU Seeks Naming Suggestions for New Buildings

2. Opening for Donnelly Library Beisman Collection August 13 During Las Vegas Heritage Week

   Photo Margaret McKinney/Highlands University Henry Beisman’s surveying transit, roll-top desk, and working survey book of San Miguel County and surrounding areas are part of an extensive historical collection Beisman’s family donated to New Mexico Highlands University. Opening for Donnelly Library Beisman Collection August 13 During Las Vegas Heritage Week The Highlands University Donnelly Library will…

3. Middle Level Institute at School of Education Launches New Initiative

4. Highlands University Regents Renew President Fries’ Contract for Three Years

   Highlands University Regents Renew President Fries’ Contract for Three Years The New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents renewed President Jim Fries’ contract for three years.   The regents voted unanimously at their July 26 public meeting to renew his contract at his current salary. Fries has served as president since January 2007.   “In…

5. Highlands University Receives 10-Year Accreditation from Higher Learning Commission

6. History Professor Emeritus Michael Olsen Writes Essay for Acclaimed New Mexico History Book

7. Highlands University Breaks Ground for New Student Center

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8. Student Services Offices Moving

9. Highlands University Offers New Software Development Degree Program

10. The Three Fabulous Guitarists In Concert July 29

11. BFA Graduates Sandoval and Wangseng Accepted into MFA Program

12. Talk on Pre-Columbian Hohokam Pottery July 15

13. Media Arts Student Melissa Marquez Designs Key Elements for Alexander Girard Exhibit

    Media Arts Student Melissa Marquez Designs Key Elements for Alexander Girard Exhibit New Mexico Highlands University media arts student Melissa Marquez designed five colorful panels and other key elements of the ‘Play it Louder’ Alexander Girard exhibit in the Governor’s Gallery at the New Mexico State Capitol.   The Girard exhibit opened June 18 and continues…

14. Highlands Computer Science Professor and Student do Robotics Research at Sandia Labs

15. Student Orientation Leaders Welcome New Students

    Photo Margaret McKinney/University Relations Student Orientation Leaders Welcome New Students Highlands University student orientation leaders perform a boot camp skit to kickoff new student orientation June 25. Reporting for duty left, Roxy Avalos, Matt Guzman, and Makisi Maka. New students and their parents were on campus for a day of university information, tours, food and…

16. Highlands University Science Club Completes Charitable Delegation to Honduras

17. Highlands University Honors 14 at Retirement Reception June 16

    Highlands University Honors 14 at Retirement Reception June 16 New Mexico Highlands University honored 14 retiring staff members at a reception June 16.   “You represent almost 300 years of committed service to the university and that’s really phenomenal,” said Highlands University President Jim Fries at the reception. “It’s a privilege to represent the university…

18. High School Students Experience Hands-On Science Through Highlands Summer Immersion Program

    High School Students Experience Hands-On Science Through Highlands Summer Immersion Program Since 2007, high school students from Northeastern New Mexico have come to Highlands University for a free hands-on summer science immersion program aimed at increasing interest in science professions. This year the program runs June 7 — 18. The learning is experiential with much…

19. Media Arts Students Designing Projects Statewide Through Summer Internships

    Media Arts Students Designing Projects Statewide Through Summer Internships   New Mexico Highlands University media arts student interns are designing multi-media projects throughout New Mexico this summer for  museums,  other cultural institutions, and a national astronomy observatory.  The paid summer internship program is a partnership between the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and media…

20. $1 Million Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment Established for NMHU Foundation

    $1 Million Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment Established for NMHU Foundation Longtime teacher Lottie Wood Washburn’s educational legacy continues through a $1 million endowment her son, Beverly W. Washburn, established with the New Mexico Highlands University Foundation. The endowment is the largest single donation ever made to the university. Each year, the Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment…