March 31, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Christopher Ulibarri, a student government leader at New Mexico Highlands University, is the university’s newest student regent. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made Ulibarri’s appointment official March 13. Ulibarri’s term extends to the adjournment of the next regular session of the New Mexico State Legislature in 2021….
Monthly Archives: March, 2020
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Christopher Ulibarri Appointed New Student Regent
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Southwest Literature and Film Class Helps With Social Isolation
Las Vegas, N.M. – During the necessary social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, students of all ages are connecting with each other thanks to a free online Southwest Literature and Film class New Mexico Highlands University is offering to the community. Students in the new class earn three college credits for the course, which filled…
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Send us your Random Acts of Kindness stories!
Dear Members of New Mexico Highlands University, During this time of isolation and a great deal of bad news, we would like to share with you community moments and self-care thoughts for the week. Random acts of kindness, also known as “RAKs,” are popping up everywhere, too. We’d like to hear your stories! Send them…
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HU Offers Free Southwest Literature and Film Course
March 19, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University is offering a new and free online Southwest Literature and Film course beginning March 30 as a way to stay engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The six-week course will be available to dual credit high school students, current Highlands University students and the public….
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Rebekah Peoble Accepted to UNM Law School
March 17, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Rebekah Peoble, a New Mexico Highlands University graduate and former member of the university’s Board of Regents, is headed to law school at the University of New Mexico in August 2020. Peoble, who also served as student body president at Highlands, graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0…
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Fiesta de la Hispanidad March 22 in Ilfeld
March 10, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – The 25th anniversary of New Mexico Highlands University’s Fiesta de la Hispanidad brings music and dance center stage to Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave., March 22 at 2 p.m. The doors open at 1 p.m. Fiesta de la Hispanidad is a beloved community event that celebrates the local…
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Northeastern Regional Science Fair Attracts 200 Middle and High School Students
March 9, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – More than 200 middle and high school students had the opportunity to express their own scientific creations at New Mexico Highlands University’s Northeastern Regional Science Fair March 7. Students from communities like Las Vegas, Taos, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Roy and Wagon Mound gathered at Highlands to present…
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Highlands Presents Bach and Vivaldi Concert March 22
March 6, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – The New Mexico Highlands University Department of Music presents a Bach and Vivaldi concert March 22 at 3 p.m. in the First United Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas at 1000 Douglas Ave. The concert features five soloists from the New Mexico Bach Society based in Santa Fe, New…
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Navajo Recording Artist Speaker for March 8 International Women’s Day Celebration
March 4, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – Kansas Begaye, an internationally known Navajo recording artist and inspirational speaker, is the keynote speaker for the New Mexico Highlands University International Women’s Day Celebration March 8. The free public celebration will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Margaret Kennedy Alumni Hall at 905 University Ave….
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Featured Alum: Rubi Murillo-Fernandez, BSW
A Q&A with NMHU Albuquerque graduate Rubi Murillo-Fernandez, BSW March 4, 2020 NMHU Albuquerque: What did you love about NMHU during the years you worked toward your BSW? Rubi Murillo-Fernandez: What I loved about NMHU during the years I worked toward my BSW was that it allowed me to connect with other students that were…
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Danelle Smith is Confirmed For the Highlands Board of Regents
March 3, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham appointed Las Vegas, New Mexico attorney Danelle Smith to the Highlands University Board of Regents with the State Senate confirming the appointment Feb. 17, 2020. Smith’s term on the Highlands University Board of Regents continues to Dec. 31, 2025. “I’ve worked in…
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Devotional Art Exhibition at Ray Drew Gallery
March 2, 2020 Las Vegas, N.M. – New Mexico Highlands University presents its annual Northern New Mexico Devotional Art exhibition Feb. 26 through April 3 in the Ray Drew Gallery in Donnelly Library at 802 National Ave. The opening artists reception is March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. “Northern New Mexico devotional art is…