Rising Star Media Arts Multisensory Exhibit Reception Aug. 12

Las Vegas, N.M – A multisensory museum exhibit that gives tribute to a Native American poet, musician and activist can be experienced by everyone – including those with disabilities – thanks to Highlands University media arts students. The reception for the exhibit...

Children Learn How to Recycle at Highlands’ Recycling Center

Las Vegas, New Mexico – A new generation of young recyclers is being born, thanks to the Highlands University Recycling Center. Thirty-five children who will begin kindergarten in August at the Early Childhood Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico, visited the university’s...

Highlands Student Gets Firsthand Organic Farming Experience

Las Vegas, N.M. – A Highlands University conservation management student enjoyed getting her  hands dirty this summer learning about horticulture through an organic farming internship. Karlee Rogers worked at V’s Organic Farm in Buena Vista, New Mexico, doing...

Sheet Music Donation Doubles Department’s Collection

LAS VEGAS, NM –  The sheet music library in Highlands University’s music program has doubled thanks to a donation from a former HU professor. Ron Thielman, who was the university’s director of bands during the late 1960s, collected approximately $150,000 worth of...

New Alumni Board Elected

LAS VEGAS, NM – A new board of directors for the Highlands Alumni Association will help the university better connect with its graduates and community. Highlands Alumni Association members voted for the new directors July 22 – Aug. 1. “It’s very important for...