Derrick Lente to Speak at Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Commencement

Courtesy photo Las Vegas, N.M – Political leader, lawyer and businessman Derrick Lente of Sandia Pueblo, New Mexico, will deliver the commencement address for the Highlands University Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Centers May 9 at 6 p.m. Commencement will be in the Santa...

Students Learn From Indigenous Pottery, Basket Donation

Victor Ramirez, a Highlands anthropology graduate student, examines a Hopi pottery piece that was donated to Highlands. Photo: Rick Loffredo/University Relations Las Vegas, N.M. – Anthropology students at New Mexico Highlands are learning first-hand about Indigenous...

Megan Thursby Accepted to Five Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Programs

Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University 2018 biology graduate Megan Thursby had the enviable challenge of choosing from five doctoral programs in biomedical sciences that accepted her, all offering full financial rides. “I’m interested in biomedical sciences...

Highlands Marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 15 – 30

Las Vegas, N.M – Highlands University is marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 15 – 30 with a slate of activities aimed at reinforcing awareness of sexual assault issues. “We are encouraging people to take action by taking steps to prevent sexual assault and...

HU Concert Choir Performs ‘Anthems’ Concert April 14

Las Vegas, N.M. – The Highlands University Concert Choir presents an “Anthems” concert April 14 at 3 p.m. in the university’s historic Ilfeld Auditorium at 900 University Ave. Some of the musical selections include “Rejoice in the Lord,” “He, Watching Over Israel,”...