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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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Transforming Social Work in New Mexico: Highlights from the Facundo Valdez School’s Center of Excellence
The Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University proudly announces the recent achievements of its Center of Excellence,...
Highlands University to Offer Viewings of Deportation Documentary and Q&A with Filmmaker
November 12, 2021 When documentary filmmaker David Sutherland visited Cleveland, Ohio, he did not yet know that the woman who picked him up, Elizabeth Perez, would be the focus of his documentary about deportation. Sutherland said he had the idea to make a film...
Madrigal Choir at Highlands University to Perform “All About Music and Song” November 14
November 11, 2021 The Highlands University madrigal choir will be performing “All About Music and Song” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Ilfeld Auditorium. The concert is free, and masks will be required of singers and attendees. According to André García-Nuthmann,...
Highlands University Librarian, Ruben Aragón, Receives New Mexico Library Leadership Award
November 11, 2021 Ruben Aragón, director of the Donnelly Library at Highlands University, received the 2021 New Mexico Leadership Award from the New Mexico Library Association, or NMLA. Aragón has served as the director of Donnelly Library for 30 years and has...
New Mexico Highlands University Receives Instrument Donation
November 8, 2021 When Miamon Miller, a musician and resident of Montezuma, moved away, he donated a number of orchestral instruments and music books to the Highlands University music department. Miller is an ethnomusicologist and composer who has arranged music for...
Highlands University English Professor Benjamin Villarreal Receives Faculty Fellowship
November 4, 2021 Benjamin Villarreal, an English professor at New Mexico Highlands University, has been awarded a faculty fellowship by the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, or AAHHE. The national fellowship is intended for Hispanic tenure-track...
Highlands University to Participate in Statewide Esports Showcase
November 2, 2021 A four-student team from Highlands University will be participating in the first New Mexico Educational Esports Classic showcase beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Eleven teams from high schools and colleges in New Mexico will be competing in the video...
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.”
