Graduate Geology Student Conducts Research on Santa Fe River Water

Las Vegas, N.M. – A New Mexico Highlands geology graduate student will conduct a hydrogeology research study of the lower Santa Fe River that aims to measure the quantity and quality of the water as it flows into the Rio Grande. Ryan Mann, a 41-year-old Albuquerque...

Rubber Duck Race at Highlands Swimming Pool June 15

Las Vegas, N.M. –  Rubber ducks will be swimming the waters of the Highlands University swimming pool June 15 to raise money for student success. Meet at 11 a.m. at the university’s swimming pool in its natatorium at 908 Baca Ave. to cheer for your little ducky in the...

Rebecca Sena Headed for Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program

Las Vegas, N.M. – Rebecca Sena aims to delve into the mysteries of the brain and neuropharmacology during her doctoral studies in biomedical sciences at the University of New Mexico. “I have always had a fascination with the brain,” Sena said. “At Highlands, I became...

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...