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 (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...
“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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
New Mexico Highlands University has named Steve Jones its head baseball coach, marking a return to the program for Coach Jones. He led the Highlands baseball squad for 17 years and was inducted into the H-Club Hall of Honor in 2019. Jones’s NMHU teams qualified for...
Scott Noble brings over 20 years of collegiate athletics experience to NMHU New Mexico Highlands University has named Scott Noble the new Athletic Director. Noble comes to NMHU from Western New Mexico University, where he has served as the Executive Director of...
Pugh comes to the Cowgirls after a successful tenure at Yavapai College New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) has named Kali Pugh the new coach of the Cowgirls’ softball program. Pugh comes to NMHU from Arizona’s Yavapai College, where she just led the Roughriders to...
New Mexico Highlands University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Geri Glover as the Interim Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Glover brings over 16 years of dedicated service to the School of Education and over two decades of expertise in mental...
Dr. Brown brings 20 years of higher education administration experience to NMHU New Mexico Highlands University is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Dann Brown as its new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Brown will begin his term on June 30. ...
Dr. Anna Nelson previously served as NMHU’s Executive Director of the New Mexico Center for Excellence in Social Work New Mexico Highlands University is pleased to announce Anna Nelson, PhD, LCSW, as the new Dean of the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work. Dr. Nelson...
New Mexico Highlands University is proud to present the Cowboy-Up Business Pitch Competition, a showcase of creativity, entrepreneurship, and achievement. Sponsored by the School of Business, this three-day event takes place from April 22 to April 24. By integrating...
New Mexico Highlands University hosted its first annual PRIDE Week, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that formed part of the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. This event marked a historic milestone showcasing commitment to an...
Settembre brings seven years of successful college coaching experience to the Cowboys New Mexico Highlands University is excited to announce that Zach Settembre has been named the next head men’s basketball coach. Settembre comes to Las Vegas from Tarleton State...
As the vibrant colors of spring blossom across the northern landscape, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) prepares for a much-anticipated celebration—the 27th Annual “La Fiesta de la Hispanidad.” This cherished event celebrates Hispanic heritage and...
New Mexico Highlands University is making waves in its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence through an exciting new recruitment initiative in American Samoa, specifically on the island of Tutuila. A specialized team, comprised of representatives from...
New Mexico Highlands University is proud to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Paul James “PJ” Sedillo, whose peer-reviewed article on risk and resiliency factors related to suicide and suicidal ideation has been recognized by the International Journal of Arts,...
