The change — which comes as UNM endeavors to double medical school enrollment — has drawn concerns from some clinical faculty members.
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New Mexico Highlands University regents deny wrongdoing in response to ex-president’s lawsuit
The regents and the former president have been publicly trading barbs since Woolf was abruptly placed on leave in May.
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Pojoaque Pueblo graduates celebrate sobriety on the ‘Path to Wellness’
The program diverts people accused of nonviolent crimes related to substance use toward behavioral health services.
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Higher Education Department announces $10M in on-campus childcare expansions
Officials stressed the importance of on-campus childcare, arguing it can make or break parenting students’ higher education.
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‘I’ve enjoyed it all’: New Mexico Gen Z dads chart new path for fatherhood
Domonic Taylor is one of several Gen Z fathers who say their approach has been greatly shaped by their own life experiences.
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CYFD contract for troubled Albuquerque group home for foster kids to end
After the Albuquerque facility’s contract ends, CYFD plans to seek contracts to operate three group homes for kids.
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New Mexico unveils new road map for improving Black student outcomes
“We seek instruction that students can identify with,” said Public Education Department Deputy Secretary Yvonne Garcia.
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Former AD sues Highlands New Mexico University, alleging discrimination, harassment
A spokesperson said Highlands “remains committed” to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
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Highlands regents accuse former president of misconduct, financial mismanagement
The letter offers the first public explanation for regents’ decision in May to place Woolf on leave before firing him earlier this month.
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Report: New Mexico among bottom third of states in life satisfaction, mental health
The report isn’t just meant to indicate where states are going wrong; it’s a call to action for policymakers to make things better.
