University of New Mexico School of Public Administration

08/20/2026

We’re proud to share that the UNM Master of Public Administration (MPA) program has been reaccredited by NASPAA through 2033!

NASPAA accreditation is the recognized standard of excellence in graduate public service education and reflects the quality of our curriculum, faculty, student learning, governance, and commitment to public service.

We’re especially proud of what this recognition says about the strength of our program and our continued commitment to preparing public and nonprofit leaders to serve New Mexico and beyond.

08/12/2026

Congrats to MPA alumna, Dr. Wells-Stone! 🎉 🥳 🎊

Dr. Wells-Stone Named Executive Director for Student Support

Following a competitive national search, Dr. Brandi Wells-Stone has been named executive director for Student Support in the Division of Student Affairs. Wells-Stone, who has served The University of New Mexico for 11 years, will begin her new role on Monday, Aug. 17. The search included participation from students, faculty, staff, campus partners and community members through interviews, open forums and opportunities for feedback.

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07/03/2026

05/28/2026

From uncertain beginnings to hard-earned milestones, the graduate MPA and MHA Class of 2026 turned dedication, resilience, and countless late nights into achievements that will last a lifetime. Congratulations, Lobos!! 🎓 📚🐺❤️

05/15/2026

Join us as we celebrate our newest MPA & MHA graduates!
2026 Convocation Keynote Speaker, Mr. Michael J. Garcia, Mayor of Santa Fe🎓🎉

05/05/2026

Public Service Recognition Week takes place in the first week of May and will be held from May 3 to 9 this year. It starts on the first Sunday of the month and lasts a week. The purpose of celebrating this week is to admire and honor the people who deliver public service to us and make everyday chores possible for us. From basic transportation services to the roads and pavements we travel on, we make use of many government-sponsored facilities on a daily basis. It is thanks to the efforts of public service employees that we are able to go about our daily lives. So, this week, we raise our glasses to the people employed in the public sector and shine the spotlight on their work.

04/14/2026

UNM Graduate Programs earn strong national recognition! 41 UNM graduate programs ranked in top 100. The UNM School of Public Administration ranks #92!
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03/31/2026

The Project for New Mexico Graduate of Color (PNMGC), a graduate mentoring initiative of The University of New Mexico Office of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with Franklin Kennedy Duah, a student in the UNM School of Public Administration, and Michael Martinez, program manager, Center for Financial Capability, organized an engaging session on credit management and basic banking for program participants. The conversation aimed to equip students with essential financial literacy skills, empowering them to make informed decisions about credit use, budgeting, and personal banking.