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Submit a short video of you congratulating your #UNMGrad for a chance to appear on the big screen during graduation! Make your grad's special day one to remember. The deadline for submissions is December 4th!

https://bit.ly/37K859b
A person in graduation attire smiling with two others, being photographed by another person using a smartphone.
November 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Do you have a Lobo graduating this fall who inspires others every day? Nominate them for an Inspiring #UNMGrad feature here: https://bit.ly/49abfAd
Inspiring UNM Grad from December 2024, Mackenzie Sydow, wearing a "Miss New Mexico USA" sash and a cherry graduation gown, smiling and making a Lobo hand sign, standing outdoors in a sunny area of UNM's campus. Spring 2025 Inspiring UNM Grad Mark Freeland poses candidly with his partner in front of the UNM Memorial Chapel in his UNM graduation robes featuring a turquoise stole and an intricately beaded Lobo shield logo pendant. Spring 2025 Inpiring Grad Hakim Bellamy in academic regalia with red stripes on a black robe, smiling near a concrete column, under a geometric ceiling at the UNM law school.
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Every year, UNM Alumni organizes a service at the Alumni Memorial Chapel honoring and thanking Lobos and all Veterans who have given their lives to the protection of their community. We are so appreciative of that sacrifice and commitment.
People attending a the UNM Alumni Veteran's Day Celebration and Remembrance in the UNM Alumni Chapel with a large American flag hanging at the front. Two officers in formal uniform at an outdoor ceremony, one of them holding a framed certificate and smiling at a person with their back to the camera. A person wearing a green military uniform with a "Airborne" patch, sitting in a pew. Person wearing a baseball cap labeled "Vietnam Vet" from behind, with blurred individuals in the background in front of the Alumni chapel.
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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No student should go hungry. The Lobo Food Pantry allows students to fill one basket a day with food, toiletries and more. Food donations, monetary donations or Amazon wishlist purchases are always appreciated! Learn more about the Lobo Food Pantry and how to donate below:
bit.ly/3hztMHD
A red shopping basket filled with various items including colored folders, a box of pencils, a book, Cup Noodles, and canned goods from Campbell's and Knorr.
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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An intense class on belly rubs and head pats was held at the Duck Pond today. I hope everyone passed.
A group of people petting a happy German Shepherd at an outdoor event. Person in a yellow jacket petting a greyhound at a community outdoor event. A person sitting on grass and petting a golden retriever while holding a smartphone. A person pets a happy golden retriever lying on its back on grass at a park.
October 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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The Pit's gotten awful lonely... Good thing basketball is BACK at The Pit, starting tomorrow, Oct. 22, with women's basketball taking on Adams State and men's basketball taking on NAU next week on Oct. 30.

Get tickets here: golobos.evenue.net/list/GS
A view of a crowded basketball arena with spectators dressed predominantly in red, watching a game at The Pit. The court is brightly lit and players are lined up for the national anthem.
October 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Lobos y Lowriders cruised onto campus yesterday, low and slow 🛞
Visitors at Lobos y Lowriders examining a variety of vintage vehicles displayed outdoors under bright sunlight. Group of flamenco dancers performing outdoors, wearing traditional black and red attire. Lobo Louie and Lucy standing in front of a classic car at Lobos y Lowriders. Classic cars with open hoods displayed at Lobos y Lowriders, highlighting their detailed engines and vintage designs.
September 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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We've never been more quack. I mean back...

Welcome back Duck Pond! 🦆

Read about the improvements made to the heart of campus.

bit.ly/4mdVomR
View of a the Duck Pond, surrounded by lush trees and a pathway with people sitting on benches. Foreground features rocky terrain. View from a green park chair overlooking the Duck Pond surrounded by lush trees in a well-maintained park. A serene scene featuring a wooden bridge over a tranquil pond, with tall grasses in the foreground and lush greenery in the background. A scenic view of a fountain in the center of the Duck Pond, surrounded by lush trees and a clear sky.
September 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The University is closed tomorrow, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
A vibrant photo of pink flowers in the foreground with The University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library in the background, showcasing its distinctive adobe architecture and tranquil surroundings.
August 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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UNM alumni and green chile go together like... green chile and UNM alumni. Check out some highlights from The University of New Mexico Alumni Association D.C. chapter green chile roast!
August 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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For those of you wondering about the humanities building, this is what ACTUALLY happened.
Photoshopped image of a massive roadrunner with a chunk of the humanities building in its mouth. Photoshopped image of a food delivery robot driving into the humanities building. Photoshopped image of a UFO with pieces of the humanities building in its tractor beam. Photoshopped image of a massive tumbleweed snowman behind the humanities building with black smoke in the background.
August 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Where could this be? 🕵️

If you guessed Keller Hall, you'd be right! Containing 2,741 pipes, Keller Hall has one of the largest organs in the state.
Close-up of an organ's pipes in varying sizes and colors, showcasing metallic and wooden materials. Close-up of metal organ pipes arrayed in a row, displaying varying lengths and diameters. A close-up view of the pipes of a large pipe organ, showcasing various sizes and materials.
August 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Introducing the #UNM29 class! Welcome home, Lobos.
The new UNM class of 2029 in cherry red shirts attentively watching a performance in a large auditorium.
August 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Viga appreciation post ☀️
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August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The Rail Yards Market is the perfect place to spend your Sundays in Albuquerque—especially when green chile roasting season is in full swing. 🌶️

Read all about it and discover some locally owned vendors:
lobolife.unm.edu/rail-yards-m... 🪴
Two people wearing gloves handling green chile peppers at the Rail Yards Market. Two UNM students hold freshly-roasted green chile outside at the Rail Yards Market. One student pretends to kiss the chile. Two Rail Yards Market vendors wearing UNM merchandise hand a bouquet to two smiling customers. Two UNM students wearing flower crowns walking and smiling in front of an industrial building with railroad tracks at the Rail Yards Market.
August 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Coronado Hall has a new look 😍
Five individuals in a bright dorm kitchen with modern decor, engaging in a casual conversation around a large table. A group of people sitting and conversing in the Coronado lounge area with large windows showing mountain views. Group of individuals in the Coronado lounge area with round tables and comfy chairs, interacting and engaged in discussions, with large windows showcasing a view of trees.
July 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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"The next 50 years represent a critical period for making changes." With higher temperatures and higher demand, the Western US is facing a critical situation: water shortages. UNM law professor Warigia Bowman proposes four changes that could be critical in saving some of our water.
bit.ly/3IrFmYs
Simple diagram of an aquifer, with a blue sky, various layers of rock, and water.
July 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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College is all about building bridges, including a new one at the Duck Pond. 🦆
A newly constructed bridge with railings over a pond in a park on a sunny day. Workers oversee the installation of a bridge in the Duck Pond, with a crane lifting the bridge over a small pond. Several vehicles and trees surround the area on a sunny day. A bridge, held by a crane, is slowly put into position at the Duck Pond. Image shows a construction site with a crane next to a newly built bridge over a calm water body, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky.
July 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The University will be closed tomorrow, 7/4, in observance of Independence Day.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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There’s a new option for buying your course materials at the UNM ABQ Campus called Course Material Access. For a flat $279 charge, you’ll get instant access to all your classes' required and adopted materials. Learn more at coursematerialsaccess.unm.edu
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July 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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The University will be closed tomorrow, 6/19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Water fountain between concrete pillars in a park with lush trees and a lamp post in the background.
June 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Some legacies go beyond our planet. A landmark on the surface of Mars has been named in honor of late planetary scientist Horton E. Newsom. His impact will be felt at UNM and ~140 million miles away.

news.unm.edu/news/martian...
Desert landscape on Mars with layered rock formations and fine sandy terrain under a pale sky.
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Can you spot the roadrunner? 🔍
Close-up view of a sunlit pine tree with dense branches and needles, with a roadrunner hidden amongst the foliage in the center of the image.
June 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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It's summer, and millions are brushing off the grill for a classic cookout, which can pose a risk when it comes to food safety. Check out UNM College of Pharmacy's tips on how to prevent against the cookout's natural enemy, food poisoning.

news.unm.edu/news/avoid-f...
A person wearing gloves holds a Petri dish inside a laboratory, with other lab equipment and Petri dishes in the background.
June 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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UNM is proud to be a place where the LGBTQ community is openly loved, accepted and embraced. We are fortunate to have a compassionate resource center that works to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for Lobos. UNM is proud to celebrate the mutual love and humanity that brings us together.
Aerial view of the Popejoy Hall on UNM's Central Campus building illuminated with rainbow lights at dusk, with a backdrop of the sprawling Albuquerque cityscape under a cloudy New Mexico sky. A hand holding up a colorful, stained glass piece shaped like a butterfly wing and a profile (The UNM LGBTQ+ Resource Center Logo) against a clear blue sky and urban backdrop.
June 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM