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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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Embracing Diversity: PRIDE Week at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University hosted its first annual PRIDE Week, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that formed part of the President’s...
Fire Relief Center Moved to New Mexico Highlands University
August 15, 2022 The Fire Relief Center once located at the old Memorial Middle School gymnasium was moved to Sala de Madrid on the New Mexico Highlands University campus at the end of July. The Center will continue to provide hot meals twice a day at 9 a.m. and 11...
New Mexico Highlands University Celebrates a Belated Commencement Ceremony After a Challenging Spring Semester
August 6, 2022 Graduate and undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University celebrated a belated commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the John A. Wilson Complex in Las Vegas. The ceremony, which is typically held in May each year, was...
New Mexico Highlands University Houses Wildfire Evacuees
When the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon Wildfires began, Highlands University stepped in to help July 28, 2022 Kathryn Mahan, the ecological monitoring program manager for the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute at Highlands University, has been...
New Mexico Highlands University Launches Mental Health Initiative
With funding from the New Mexico Department of Higher Education, Highlands is implementing a pilot program to support student wellness July 27, 2022 Across the United States, mental health challenges in college students have been steadily increasing. The pandemic...
Highlands University Alumnus Wins Award for University Video Ad
June 28, 2022 A New Mexico Highlands University video ad, “You’re Family,” has received the 2022 Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards. The ad was created in partnership between former Highlands University Director of University Relations, Sean Weaver,...
NMHU’s Gene Torres Golf Course Resumes Operation
Highlands partners with City of Las Vegas and San Miguel County to reopen community course for the first time since 2019 June 24, 2022 LAS VEGAS, N.M.-- The New Mexico Highlands University’s Gene Torres Golf Course is reopening for play Saturday, June 25. The...
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.”
