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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
Enhancing Athletic and Academic Excellence at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is making waves in its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence through an exciting new recruitment initiative in...
New Mexico Highlands Reading Program Working for Elementary Students
One of New Mexico Highlands University President Neil Woolf’s goals is to expand the community presence of the school and this week he got a first-hand glimpse of just that, visiting a new, state-funded reading literacy program for elementary students. “The importance...
New Mexico Highlands University recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students
FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) as one of eighty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network Member, NMHU...
NMHU’S CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE RELEASES THE FIRST SOCIAL WORKERS OF NEW MEXICO SURVEY, SHOWING A HIGHLY COMMITTED BUT OVERWHELMED WORKFORCE
NMHU’s Center for Excellence in Social Work, a statewide research and professional development resource for social workers and behavioral health providers, released findings today from the first survey to look at New Mexico’s social workers’ professional wellbeing and...
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.”
