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Women in STEM Award winner profile: Diana Dragomir
Editor’s note: This Women in STEM Award winner profile is part of a series of stories that explores what recipients have been working on since the awards began in 2106.
Faculty Fanfare: Laura Kohl, Sever Bordeianu and Isabella Pilar Brouse
UNM librarians and faculty publish article outlining promise of ChatGPT to reduce cataloging backlog Three UNM librarians have published an article in the latest edition of Technical Services Quarterly exploring how a popular large language model can be used to get more books entered into the library system. The co-authors on the […] Read More
Faculty Fanfare: Maria Lane
Geography professor joins prestigious association UNM Geography Professor Maria Lane has been named as a fellow of the American Association of Geographers. Lane called it a special honor and said she had not expected to be selected. “It was a huge honor just to be nominated, and I’m humbled to receive this recognition […] Read More
Navigating Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics
Collaborating across disciplines can spark discovery — but it also brings unique challenges, especially when collaboratively drafting grant proposals. This workshop explored strategies for navigating team dynamics in interdisciplinary research at the proposal stage, from building trust to managing expectations around writing. Learn practical approaches to foster productive, inclusive, and resilient collaborations. Presenters included UNM […] Read More
Faculty and staff to consider ethical AI at UNM
A new committee appointed by Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodríguez will guide the university on ethical and strategic uses of artificial intelligence on campus. Chosen faculty are from computer science, law and education, among other disciplines. Staff appointees represent UNM units including the Center for Teaching and Learning, Information […] Read More
Hernández-Durán named as regents’ professor
Ray Hernández-Durán, a UNM art history professor, was recently named as a regents’ professor for his teaching, research and community impact over the past 22 years. Read more on the UNM News website. More UNM faculty news
Join the February Faculty Lightning Lounge speakers on Zoom
Four UNM branch campus faculty are set to speak Feb. 18 from 3:30 – 4:30 as part of the first UNM Faculty Lightning Lounge of the semester. Participants are: Tammi Duncan-Teller, an assistant professor of Biology at UNM-Valencia, whose talk is “Integrating Research into Microbiology Labs;” Virginia Grant, an assistant professor of English at […] Read More
Major art collector acquires work by UNM professor
A sculpture created by UNM assistant professor of interdisciplinary art Stephanie Woods has been acquired by the Perry Art Collection. Woods completed the sculpture last summer during a prestigious art residency. Learn more about the work on the UNM News website.
New LoboLift offers free evening rides on main campus to faculty, students and staff
UNM Parking and Transportation Services has a new on-demand ride service for anyone on campus in the evening hours. Call 505-706-3430 for dispatch. Learn more.
Registration open for spring faculty development workshops
This spring, we are hosting a variety of workshops for all faculty, including several in collaboration with the Faculty Development Research Office. Some of our featured events will teach you the best ways to revise your proposals after getting reviewer comments; how to navigate the dynamics of interdisciplinary teams; and how to reclaim your […] Read More
Nine UNM faculty recognized for completing Foundational Course Design Review
UNM Online is recognizing nine online instructors who participated in fall 2025 Foundational Course Design Review. The review is “collaborative initiative to enhance the online learning experience for students. With support from the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), instructors received personalized instructional design guidance and valuable feedback through an external review process. This initiative is […] Read More
Twelve UNM faculty receive Ovation Awards for high-impact work
A dozen UNM faculty from across campus have been named as the 2025 recipients of the Ovation Awards. The honor recognizes full-time UNM faculty at any career stage for “recent accomplishments with unusually high impact, addressing local or global challenges and/or elevating the scholar’s and UNM’s reputation on a national/international stage. These may include a […] Read More
Faculty to talk about mirror DNA, local news, community engaged descriptions, and photography at Nov. 19 Lightning Lounge
The last UNM Faculty Lightning Lounge of the semester takes place Nov. 19. Join colleagues from 3:30-4:30 in the Honors College Forum to hear short talks about innovative research and scholarship. The speakers include Matthew Lakin, an assistant professor of computer science whose talk is Through the Looking Glass: Mirror DNA for Biomedicine; Sara Abbaspour, an assistant professor […] Read More
Myrriah Gómez to lead SHRI as interim director
UNM Associate Professor Myrriah Gómez has been named as interim director of the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute at UNM. Gómez, who teaches in the Honors College, is a longtime member of SHRI and replaces former director Irene Vásquez, who will continue to lead the Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies. Gómez’s research interests include Chicanx and […] Read More
VPR Ellen Fisher honored with materials chemistry award
UNM Vice President for Research Ellen Fisher in September received the John A. Thorton Memorial Award from the scientific society AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing for her work in materials chemistry. The award recognizes outstanding research or technological innovation in the areas of interest to AVS, with emphasis on the fields of […] Read More
Faculty now have access to a DIY video recording studio on campus
Fancy yourself as a famous content creator? Or maybe you just need a quiet and professional place to make a video for class. Either way, UNM’s academic and content creators now have access to a studio with high quality video, audio and lighting equipment. The studio in Woodward 138 is open to faculty, staff and […] Read More
ADVANCE director retiring in 2026; search underway for new leader
ADVANCE at UNM Director Julia Fulghum has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2026. Fulghum, a chemistry professor, has spent 37 years as a faculty member. Her 24 years at UNM includes 23 years in various leadership positions including as chair of the former Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department in the School of Engineering, […] Read More