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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
Steve Jones Returns to Lead New Mexico Highlands University Baseball
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...
NMHU’s Technology Connected Communities Project Provided Computers for Students
86 students received new laptops thanks to a federal grant The new laptops were provided through a federal grant from the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA), a division of the US Department of Commerce. The NMHU School of Education...
NMHU Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter Receives Merit Award
Las Vegas, NM—The New Mexico Highlands University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter received a 2022-2023 Merit Award Wednesday for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit...
NMHU Alumna Named Santa Fe School District Teacher of the Year
SANTA FE, NM–New Mexico Highlands alumna, Tara Hughes, was honored earlier this year with the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award and she was named the 2023 Santa Fe District Teacher of the Year. Hughes has been teaching in New Mexico for ten years and graduated...
Highlands University to Host 10th Annual Painters Exhibition
The popular show brings together student artists and established artists from Northern New Mexico August 24, 2023 The 10th Annual Painters Exhibition will open on Sept. 10, 2023, at Kennedy Hall on the NMHU campus, and will run through Oct. 31. This year’s...
HU Student Social Engagement Club Supports Campus and Community
The newly named NMHU club hopes to recruit new members who want to give back August 8, 2023 When the pandemic hit, many clubs at NMHU disappeared, including the former Undergraduate Social Work Student Association. During the spring semester of 2023, clubs began to...
New Mexico Highlands University Early Childhood Class Produces Children’s Books
The professionally bound student books are on display at NMHU’s School of Education August 2, 2023 Lorraine Martinez has worked in early childhood education for nearly 50 years and taught at New Mexico Highlands University’s School of Education for nearly 30 years....
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.”
