Alumna Wins Teacher Who Inspires Award

Las Vegas, N.M. – A Highlands University alumna named for a 2018 Teacher Who Inspires Award said success at teaching middle school math is about relationships not just numbers. Melissa Romero, a 7th and 8th grade mathematics teacher at El Camino Real Academy in Santa...

President Minner Moves to Communications East Building

Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University President Sam Minner’s office is now in the Communications East Building at 901 University Ave. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Roxanne Gonzales and the Academic Affairs Office as well as Vice President...

HU Athletes Continue Academic Streak

LAS VEGAS, NM – New Mexico Highlands’ athletes demonstrated their commitment on the field and in the classroom with 121 Cowboys and Cowgirls earning a 3.0 GPA or better. The women’s track and field and volleyball teams earned the highest average GPAs, 3.41. “We...

Highlands education dean named to national leadership fellowship

LAS VEGAS, NM  – The dean of Highlands University’s School of Education will join 12 colleagues from across the country as an Impact Academy fellow, chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation. “Deans of education are facing complex challenges,” said...

AAUW Girls Can Event at Highlands May 17

Highlands forestry professor Julie Tsatsaros, left, shows 5th grade girls Yesenia Esquibel, Taylor Quintana and Alexis Pachecho how to conduct a water cycle experiment simulating rainfall and water quality during an AAUW Girls Can event at Highlands May 17. Forestry...