Instructor Inducted into Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Las Vegas, N.M. – The United States Martial Arts Association inducted a Highlands University instructor into its 2015 Hall of Fame in June. Bob Bell, an exercise and sports sciences instructor, began teaching judo at Highlands in 2014. The retired chiropractor and 7th...

Dr. Minner meets community

Margaret McKinney/Highlands University Dr. Sam Minner, the new Highlands University president, speaks at a public reception in his honor July 24 in the Kennedy Alumni Hall. At his left is Joan Minner, his wife.

Hispanic Youth Develop Leadership Skills Thanks to Highlands

    Las Vegas, New Mexico  – High School students from Northern New Mexico developed leadership skills at a National Hispanic Institute training program in Colorado, thanks to Highlands University. The ten high-achieving students participated in the eight-day NHI...

AAUW Tech Trek at Highlands Targets Girls for Science and Math

Las Vegas, N.M. – Eighth grade girls from around New Mexico gained hands-on science knowledge from Highlands University women faculty at an AAUW Tech Trek Camp aimed at building confidence and stimulating interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...

Art Exhibits Celebrate Cowboys’ Reunion Centennial Celebration

Las Vegas, NM – In celebration of the Las Vegas Cowboys’ Reunion Centennial Celebration, Highlands will host art exhibitions in Kennedy Hall and Donnelly Library’s Ray Drew Gallery. The Ray Drew exhibit captures the gritty spirit of the Centennial Celebration through...