The community event promotes entrepreneurship in New Mexico March 23, 2023 The New Mexico Highlands University Department of Business Administration is hosting the second annual Cowboy Up! Pitch competition on April 20, 2023. The competition will feature the business...
Shanna Halalilo, Jim Deisler promoted to lead HU Athletics March 13, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University President Dr. Sam Minner has named Shanna Halalilo and Jim Deisler co-Directors of Athletics, effective Saturday, March 18. Halalilo and Deisler succeed Andrew...
March 8, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) and Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) have signed an articulation agreement so SFCC students who complete either an Associate in Arts in Accounting or Business Administration can easily transfer to NMHU to pursue...
The film documents civil rights protests to desegregate college basketball March 1, 2023 The Loyola Project, a film about the 1963 desegregation efforts of the Loyola men’s college basketball team, the Loyola Ramblers, will screen on March 7 at 6 p.m. at the NMHU...
The annual Love & War chocolate dessert contest at NMHU supports student services on campus February 28, 2023 Earlier this month, chocolate dessert creators from around Las Vegas came together in the NMHU Student Center ballroom to battle it out for first place in...
Following a pandemic hiatus, in-person events will culminate in a public performance and iron pour February 15, 2023 The biannual Iron Tribe Exhibition and Gathering kicked off on Monday, Feb. 6, with the opening of the art exhibition featuring a range of work by...
February 9, 2023 Andrew Ehling will conclude his term as athletic director on March 17. He leaves Highlands University in order to attend to personal responsibilities closer to family. HU Athletics will be led by interim leadership until a new athletic director is...
Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires show need for more women in fields like firefighting February 2, 2023 According to Dr. Blancas Céspedes, gender discrimination is a widespread problem in academia, and when it comes to fire and forest management, it can be a barrier...
The new focus will provide prepare students interested in pursuing jobs in justice and human rights January 12, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University launched a new social justice concentration in Sociology and Anthropology this fall. Students from any discipline...
Stewardship, Education, and Reforestation Win the Day January 11, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University’s Peggy De’Scoville was named forestry student of the year and Professor Joshua Sloan won recognition as forest manager of the year at the Southwest Section of the...
Fath’s second book investigates relationships and the things we do—and make—for love January 10, 2023 NMHU’s Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English and Philosophy, Dr. Lauren Fath, has published a new book, My Hands, Remembering: A...
Highlands University social work students develop case review skills in intimate partner violence January 9, 2023 The Native American Social Work Studies Institute (NASWSI) is working in partnership with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine to provide...
Montoya is working to bring more resources to rural communities in Northern New Mexico November 8, 2022 Dr. Denise Montoya, New Mexico Highlands University’s Associate Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Government Relations was named the new Vice-Chair of...
Online programs designed to meet the demands of working professionals strengthening their skillset November 7, 2022 The Department of Business Administration at Highlands University is pleased to announce three new degree programs: a Master of Business Administration...
Non-traditional NMHU biology student’s research takes home top prize LAS VEGAS, NM – New Mexico Highlands University biology major Laura Santos-Medina’s research poster won first place at the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NMAMP) conference on...
New Mexico Highlands University continues to offer twice-weekly COVID testing in Melody Park for the campus and Las Vegas community. The free testing is held on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 until 3:30 p.m. “Testing started in the fall of 2021...
LAS VEGAS, NM — The Mora-San Miguel Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) has paired with Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) at New Mexico Highlands University to assist those affected by the recent fire and water disasters. The two groups – which share many of the...
The new degree provides foundational skills for professions in wildlife and animal management. LAS VEGAS, NM—Following a soft launch in the spring, New Mexico Highlands University has now fully launched its new bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology and ...
In his research, teaching, and advocacy, Dr. Sedillo champions LGBTQ+ students and Gifted students October 3, 2022 Highlands University Professor Dr. PJ Sedillo has been selected by the New Mexico Association for the Gifted as the 2022-2023 Advocate of the Year....
After the fires and flooding, students at NMHU are working to educate others about how to reduce water use September 30, 2022 In response to the dwindling clean water supply in Las Vegas, New Mexico, students at New Mexico Highlands University have created a water...
