University of New Mexico

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University of New Mexico

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Motto	Lux Hominum Vita
Motto in English	Light, the Life of Man
Type	Public
Established	February 28, 1889
Endowment	$500 million (2021)
President	Garnett S. Stokes
Students	22,792 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates	17,311 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates	5,481 (Fall 2020)
Location	Albuquerque , New Mexico , United States
Campus	Urban, 800 acres
Colors	Cherry red and Silver
Nickname	Lobos
Affiliations	APLU, ORAU
Mascot	Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy
Website	www.unm.edu

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded on February 28, 1889, and is the state's flagship university. The university offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in a wide variety of fields.

History

The University of New Mexico was established by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature on February 28, 1889, with the goal of providing higher education to the residents of the territory. The university's first building, Hodgin Hall, was completed in 1892 and still stands today as a symbol of the university's long history.

Campus

The main campus of the University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, and spans over 800 acres. The campus is known for its distinctive Pueblo Revival architecture, which reflects the cultural heritage of the region. Notable buildings on campus include Zimmerman Library, the Center for the Arts, and the UNM Hospital.

Academics

The University of New Mexico offers a wide range of academic programs through its various colleges and schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the Anderson School of Management. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Research

UNM is a major research institution, with research expenditures exceeding $300 million annually. The university is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for High Technology Materials, the Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, and the New Mexico Center for Particle Physics.

Athletics

The University of New Mexico's athletic teams are known as the Lobos. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference and field teams in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, soccer, and track and field. The university's athletic facilities include Dreamstyle Stadium and The Pit.

Notable Alumni

The University of New Mexico has produced many notable alumni, including Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico, Edward Abbey, author and environmentalist, and Hank Baskett, former NFL player.

Related Pages

• New Mexico State University
• New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Mountain West Conference
• Public university

See Also

• List of universities in the United States
• List of research universities in the United States

External Links

• Official website