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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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New Mexico Highlands University Expands Polynesian Recruitment Efforts Following Enrollment Growth
New Mexico Highlands University head football coach Kurt Taufa’asau, at left, is part of a university contingent heading to the Pacific Islands to...
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 surprise when she experienced just such a moment on her research dig in Peru in 2023. Munro, an Assistant Professor in...
Doctoral Degree Addresses Need for Nurses
Adapting to the educational needs of New Mexico has been the core of New Mexico Highlands University’s mission since it was established as the New Mexico Normal School in 1893. As the first institution of high education in the New Mexico, it educated teachers for...
New Mexico Highlands University Expands Federal Presence, Highlights Research Growth and Rural Priorities in Washington, D.C.
Across the country, colleges and universities are dramatically increasing their federal lobbying efforts as they face complex policy environments, shifting funding streams, and rising national competition. Recent reporting shows that some of the nation’s top...
New Mexico Highlands University Earns National Research College and University Designation
New classification highlights Highlands’ expanding research activity and growing doctoral programs The American Council on Education has designated New Mexico Highlands University as a Research College and University (R3), recognizing the university’s growing research...
New Mexico Highland University’s Matanza Celebration has a long, successful history
La Matanza has a long and successful history at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). This year’s matanza, sponsored by NMHU and supported by the City of Las Vegas Lodgers’ Tax, will take place on November 1, 2025, at the Cultural Center at Melody Park for a...
New Mexico Highlands University Hosts the 2025 Biennial Matanza
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites the public to the 2025 Biennial Matanza, a time-honored gathering that bonds tradition, culture, and community in a day of celebration! On November 1, 2025, the Cultural Center at Melody Park will come alive with the...
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.”
