My College Options®
The My College Options® Resource Center provides up to date news and information
for students and parents.
University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
1700 Lomas Blvd NE,
Albuquerque,
NM
87106
Phone: (505) 277-0111
Phone: (505) 277-0111
The University of New Mexico, founded in 1889, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Dental Programs, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the Schools of Management and Medicine. Its 729-acre campus is located in Albuquerque.
Quick Facts
- School Type:
- 4-year; Public; Co-ed College; Hispanic Serving
- Campus Setting:
- Large City
- Total Enrollment:
- 13,134
- Incoming Freshman:
- 2,596
- Religious Affiliation:
- No Religious Affiliation
- Applicants Admitted:
- 70%
- Application Deadline:
- Not Reported See Admission
- Highest Degree Offered:
- Doctorate
Location
News & Events
-
By Marissa Lucero July 28, 2020
As The University of New Mexico gears up for a hybrid fall semester, one like we’ve never seen before, behind the scenes takes innovation, creativity and a lot of moving parts to make sure buildings, classrooms and office spaces are ready for Lobos to make their way onto campus.
Last week a group of volunteers, led by interim Academic Facility Operations Manager, Mark Orgeron, focused their efforts on Dane Smith Hall (DSH); it’s one of the University’s most frequented buildings and home to most undergraduates.
“As we move forward and continue to support our students, faculty and staff, thinking about how we conduct business is going to be crucial for the University." - Mark Orgeron, event organizer
The group rearranged and reconfigured 30 classrooms within DSH to adhere to safe and recommended social distancing guidelines.
“Our Facilities Management team has a massive undertaking as we move forward and work through new ideas like social distancing and traffic flow,” Orgeron said. “They’ve done a phenomenal job, but I feel this is something everyone can take part in.”
Separated into groups of three or four, students, faculty and staff from all across campus came together to reimagine what higher education looks like amid a world pandemic.
“This is going to be challenging but this is a perfect opportunity to think through, ‘How are people going to flow through spaces come fall?’” Orgeron said. “Watching our volunteers navigate the area gave us great insight to what worked well and what we need to improve before students get on campus.”
Volunteers put out new University signage that will help direct Lobos around DSH, while reminding them to wear masks. According to Orgeron, nearly 1,500 pieces of furniture within the building were rearranged or moved into storage.
“It was really a proud moment when we finished,” Orgeron said. “We talk about ‘Each of us defines all of us,’ this event was a direct representation of that. It brought so many diverse groups together to accomplish a specific task for the greater UNM community.”
Biology Chair Will Pockman, who attended the event, understands firsthand how challenging the months ahead will be.
“The event at DSH was eye-opening and caused me to return to Biology to look at how our rooms will be affected,” he said. “It was very sobering to see just how much the capacity of classrooms is reduced when we are required to maintain physical distancing.”
Orgeron said the event put the Facilities Managements team ahead of schedule, for now.
“As we move forward and continue to support our students, faculty and staff, thinking about how we conduct business is going to be crucial for the University and if we don’t come together as a Pack and work in unity, we’re not going to get through this.”
Aug 05, 2020 @10:24 AM
-
The University of New Mexico campus has seen incredible transformations over its more than 130 year history—astonishing upgrades to meet the needs of an evolving University. So, what are the most stunning building renovations on campus? And what are the past lives of some of UNM’s most iconic spaces? Welcome to The University of New Mexico, where we’re counting down our top 5 campus glow ups!
There’s so much more to learn about UNM! Stay up to date and subscribe to our channel at https://www.youtube.com/UNMLive?sub_confirmation=1
Read more about these buildings/spaces here:
Farris Engineering Center at https://engineering.unm.edu/news/2018/02/farris-engineering-center-dedication-planned-for-march-1.html
Hodgin Hall at https://www.unmalumni.com/hodgin-hall-history.html
Johnson Recreational Center at http://campushistory.unm.edu/essays/johnson-center.html and https://news.unm.edu/news/johnson-center-expansion-and-renovation-makes-significant-progress
Smith Plaza at https://www.metropolismag.com/architecture/landscape/university-of-new-mexico-campus/
Zimmerman Library at https://unm-digital-futures.github.io/digital-history-review/essays/zimmerman-library
Aug 03, 2020 @3:54 PM
Top Favorites
Students who choose this school as a favorite also pick the following:
Media
|
|
|
|
|
Site Map | About | FAQ | Help | Contact Us | Link To Us | Winners Circle | Partners
Home | For Parents | Counselors | Educators | College Admissions | NRCCUA | Admit One Blog | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use
Copyright