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Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Highlands University offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural vibrancy. Explore the outdoors, enjoy campus life, and take part in events, athletics, and service projects that connect you to something greater.
NMHU At a Glance
15:1
Student-to-Professor Ratio
2,815
Total Student Population
58
Undergraduate Programs
47
Graduate Programs
Whether you’re just starting out, transferring, or returning to complete your degree, New Mexico Highlands University is ready to help you succeed. With flexible class formats, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to social and academic equity, Highlands is where your journey can truly begin.
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NMHU’s Munro Recently Awarded American Association of University Women’s American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship
The Indiana Jones epic archeological movie adventures are well known. They are just not steeped in too much reality. So imagine Dr. Kimberly Munro’s...
NMHU senior Jolene Tsinnajinnie sees herself as a role model after recently being crowned Miss Indian New Mexico LVI.
“I've always wanted to be an inspiration to young girls in the community,” Tsinnajinnie said. “I get to represent not just New Mexico Highlands and Las Vegas, but all 24 tribes that reside here in New Mexico. I wanted to take that initiative and be that inspiration...
NMHU and Universidad Anáhuac Puebla Sign International Academic Agreement
Partnership expands international learning, research capacity, and workforce readiness New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) and Universidad Anáhuac Puebla have signed an international academic collaboration agreement establishing student and faculty exchanges, joint...
NMHU Increases Student Enrollment for Fall 2025
Increase driven by 34% rise in new freshmen New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is proud to announce an increase in student enrollment for Fall 2025 across on-campus and online platforms. Overall undergraduate enrollment increased by 4% compared with Fall 2024....
NMHU Announces Carla O’Neil as this Year’s Homecoming Grand Marshal
Amid the Homecoming glow—banners up, horns tuning, sidewalks shuffling—Carla O’Neil’s smile represents what the season is all about: ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This year’s Homecoming grand marshal, O’Neil, carries a message she repeats with...
New Mexico Highlands University Welcomes Inaugural General Counsel, Doajo Hicks
New Mexico Highlands University is pleased to announce the appointment of Doajo Hicks as the University’s inaugural General Counsel, a new role created to strengthen governance, compliance, and legal strategy across the institution. Previously, the University...
NMHU Awarded the Largest Social Work Allocation in the State of New Mexico to Support Student Scholarships and Paid Practicums
The Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University has been awarded $1,624,654, the largest allocation granted to any social work program in the state, from the $3 million appropriated by the 57th New Mexico Legislature and signed by Governor...
The Highlands Experience
Carla O’Neil
A Heart for Highlands
“We understand that education is not just about personal success. It’s about contributing to the community. It’s important to act not only for ourselves but also for the benefit of those around us.”
