New Initiative Aims to Spark Lifelong Learning Culture

Las Vegas, New Mexico – A new initiative at New Mexico Highlands University aims to spark a culture of lifelong learning. Highlands President Sam Minner launched HU: Learning Happens Here this spring. “One of the great advantages of working at a university is being...

Planning Ahead Can Help Reduce College Debt

LAS VEGAS, NM – Despite earning a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, Joseph Dominguez left college without something many people feel is part of a university experience: debt. “It’s freedom,” said Dominguez, a Highlands University alumnus. “Now that I’m in the...

Gil Gallegos Named Professor of the Year

Las Vegas, New Mexico – New Mexico Highlands University named computer science and engineering professor Gil Gallegos Professor of the Year for 2016 – 2017. Each spring an independent selection committee composed of students, faculty and staff reviews the nominations...

Monthly Accreditation Forum May 23 Focuses on Mission, Strategic Plan

  Las Vegas, N.M. – Highlands University’s monthly accreditation forum May 23 focused on accomplishments for the mission and strategic plan. “Over the past two years, we’ve focused on closing the loop of moving from the strategic plan to concrete accomplishments...

AAUW Girls Can Program at Highlands May 19

Las Vegas, N.M. – Fifth grade girls from Las Vegas, New Mexico gained hands-on career knowledge from Highlands University science faculty and community members at an AAUW Girls Can program May 19 at the university. The Las Vegas Chapter of the American Association of...