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 research projects, and broader academic cooperation. Formalized on September 10, 2025, at Anáhuac Puebla’s campus in Puebla, Mexico, this partnership strengthens cross-border learning opportunities and deepens U.S.–Mexico academic ties.
“This partnership is about creating more opportunities for our students, our universities, and our communities,” NMHU President Dr. Neil Woolf said. “With NMHU’s presence across New Mexico and Anáhuac Puebla’s dynamic growth, we’re committed to building a platform for ongoing exchanges and collaboration.”
Under the agreement, both institutions will facilitate undergraduate and graduate student exchanges and welcome visiting faculty and professional staff for teaching, research, and program development. The framework supports joint participation in seminars and academic activities, access to research facilities as appropriate, and collaboration on new areas of teaching and research.
“When institutions are in a growth stage like Anáhuac Puebla, strong partners and solid collaborations help us continue elevating academic quality,” Mtro. José G. Mata Temoltzin, Rector of Universidad Anáhuac Puebla said. “We are honored to begin this new chapter together.”
The exchange program enables students enrolled at one institution to take courses at the partner institution for credit at their home university. In addition to mobility, the agreement encourages joint research initiatives and exploration of joint and double-degree pathways in areas of mutual interest.
President Wolf emphasized, “This partnership delivers tangible outcomes creating a practical bridge between New Mexico and Puebla that expands opportunity and accelerates student success.”