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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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NMHU News
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...
NMHU Welcomes Dr. Carmella Scorcia Pacheco
New Mexico Highlands University welcomes Dr. Carmella Scorcia Pacheco as an assistant professor in Interdisciplinary Studies as part of the Bachelor of University Studies program. Scorcia Pacheco, a proud Nuevo Mexicana with roots in northern New Mexico, joins the...
New Mexico Highlands University’s Human Resources Management Student Chapter Nationally Recognized
The New Mexico Highlands University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management is on an unprecedented three-year roll of national recognition. The NMHU SHRM chapter recently received the Merit Award for the 2023-2024 school year from SHRM...
Celebrating Achievement: New Mexico Highlands University Students’ Proposal Accepted at the International Writing Centers Association Conference
In an exciting development for the academic community, a group of students from New Mexico Highlands University has received confirmation that their proposal, "Training Tutors with Technologies: Operational Systems, Asynchronous Models, and Generative AI," has been...
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.”
