Research Trip Inspires Graduate’s Interest in Ph.D.

Research Trip Inspires Graduate’s Interest in Pursuing Ph.D. Highlands biology masters graduates José Griego, left, and Casey Taylor observe tropical wildlife in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve in Veracruz, Mexico. Las Vegas, N.M. — A field class at the Los...

Alumni Share Memories at Summer Reunion

Margaret McKinney/Highlands University Distinguished Highlands University alumnus Shaun Sánchez, right, visits with his former biology professor Maureen Romine at the Summer Alumni Reunion dinner June 27. Sánchez earned his B.S. in biology from Highlands in 2001 is...

Students to Present at National NOW Conference

Analicia Casaus and Dré Gallegos  Las Vegas, N.M. — Two New Mexico Highlands University media arts graduates will present at the National Organization of Women national conference in Albuquerque June 27 – 29. Las Vegas native Dré Gallegos and Analicia...

Student Tapped for Penn Cancer Research Internship

Melecio Perea  Las Vegas, N.M. — Highlands University chemistry junior Melecio Perea is one of only 30 students in the country selected to work on state-of-the-art cancer research in a summer internship at the University of Pennsylvania. Perea, a 20-year-old Las...

New Eatery Opens at Gene Torres Golf Course

Las Vegas, NM –The Rock Tap Room and Grill opened June 19 at the Highlands University Gene Torres Golf Course on Country Club Drive off of Mills Avenue. The new restaurant operates 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Las Vegas native Juan Ortiz, owner and chef...