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....
New Mexico Highlands University Names New Athletic Director

New Mexico Highlands University Names New Athletic Director

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...
Kali Pugh Named NMHU Softball Coach

Kali Pugh Named NMHU Softball Coach

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...
NMHU Names Dr. Dann Brown Provost

NMHU Names Dr. Dann Brown Provost

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. ...
NMHU Names New Dean of the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work 

NMHU Names New Dean of the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work 

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...
Pitching for Success: The Cowboy-Up Business Competition!

Pitching for Success: The Cowboy-Up Business Competition!

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...
Embracing Diversity: PRIDE Week at New Mexico Highlands University

Embracing Diversity: PRIDE Week at New Mexico Highlands University

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...
NMHU Names Zach Settembre to Lead Men’s Basketball Program

NMHU Names Zach Settembre to Lead Men’s Basketball Program

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...