Franklin Named Director for Accessibility Resource Center
August 18, 2025
After a competitive national search, Laura Franklin has been appointed director of the UNM Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). In her higher education career spanning more than 30 years, Franklin has held several student support and access roles in Iowa, Arizona, and most recently served as director of student access at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. She will begin her role at The University of New Mexico (UNM) on Monday, Sept. 8.

VPSA Office Welcomes 2025-26 Student Affairs Leadership Interns
August 18, 2025
After a competitive search, Miriam Barba, a Chicana and Chicano studies and political science major, and Bree Hawkins, a biology major, have been appointed by Dr. Eric Scott, vice president for Student Affairs, to serve as Student Affairs Leadership Interns (SALIs) for the 2025-26 academic year.

TRIO SSS Program Awarded Grant Renewal
August 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has awarded The University of New Mexico a federal Student Support Services (SSS)-TRIO $1.5 million grant to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

UNM Children’s Campus Received $10,000 Gift from Bank of Albuquerque Guide to Giving Initiative
August 4, 2025
The UNM Children’s Campus (UNMCC) was recently awarded $10,000, thanks to Bank of Albuquerque employees, and the nomination by one grateful UNMCC parent. Each year, bank employees are encouraged to nominate a local non-profit through the Bank of Albuquerque and BOKF Guide to Giving Program.