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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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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...
NMHU Natural Resources Management Department Receives $705,000 in Research Grants
The funding enables students to conduct relevant, hands-on research locally and internationally July 25, 2023 Over the last three years, the Natural Resources Management Department has received three grants totaling $705,000—one from the USDA National Institute of...
NMHU Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation from Higher Learning Commission
Dr. Minner lauds work by staff, faculty, administrators, and regents as key for the effort June 30, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) received a Reaffirmation of Accreditation letter from the Higher Learning Commision (HLC) Board of Trustees on Monday, June...
New Photo Stand Provides Professional Headshots to Highlands Community
The photo stand adds to a range of tools to help students with career readiness August 7, 2023 The latest addition to the Center for Professional Development and Career Readiness is a photo stand that all students, faculty, and staff at NMHU can use, free of charge,...
NMHU Social Work Professor Dr. Dolores Ortega Honored with Statewide Education Award
The award recognizes Ortega's work in addressing food insecurity and preserving Northern New Mexican heritage May 31, 2023 Dr. Dolores Ortega, professor of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University, was honored last month with an Excellence in Student Achievement...
Highlands University to Host an Education/Reintegration Summit
The event focuses on re-entry through higher education and workforce development April 19, 2023 The Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, in collaboration with the South-Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (SSWATTC), will be hosting an...
NMHU Kicks Off Geek Week on April 16
The annual event offers a broad range of activities and events open to the community April 12, 2023 New Mexico Highlands University is celebrating Geek Week from Sunday, April 16 to Friday, April 21. The slate of events for Geek Week is sponsored by the NMHU English...
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.”
