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The University of New Mexico is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where civic partnerships, education and research inform our community engagement to create meaningful impact.

09/03/2026

What makes a great teacher? For Marjori Krebs
, it starts with caring about students, families, and the communities they call home.
In our latest Community Engagement Spotlight, Krebs shares how teachers can shape lives for generations and how UNM’s College of Education & Human Sciences is working alongside schools and communities to prepare educators who understand and respond to the needs of New Mexico.
From teacher residencies and school-university partnerships to service learning and community-based education, her work shows what’s possible when preparation begins with listening, relationships, and a commitment to the communities we serve.
🎥 Watch the full Spotlight on our YouTube channel-https://youtu.be/sQ8d85th5H0
UNM College of Education & Human Sciences

08/25/2026

"The organization we work with is the expert.”

For Audrey Cooper, Director of the UNM Evaluation Lab, meaningful evaluation starts there.

In her Staff Spotlight, Audrey talks about why community organizations should be able to define what matters to them, how trust changes the relationship between universities and communities, and why evaluation shouldn’t end with a report sitting on a shelf. It should help people understand what’s working, what needs to change, and how they can take action.

She also reflects on her own path to this work, the students learning alongside community partners, and why strengthening community-engaged work across UNM matters for New Mexico.

Watch Audrey Cooper’s full Staff Spotlight to hear the conversation- https://youtu.be/brN3SYgzaCs

08/18/2026

Welcome back, Lobos! 🐺

As we begin the 2026–27 academic year, we’re excited to continue building connections across UNM and with our communities.

Dr. Tim Castillo, Director of the Office of Community Engagement, shares what we’re looking forward to this year, from new opportunities for collaboration and the launch of GivePulse to upcoming conferences and continued community-engaged work across campus.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to connecting with you this year!

08/07/2026

Community engagement starts with listening.

Professor Francisco Uviña-Contreras shares why meaningful relationships are built through trust, respect, and genuine communication. Whether you're working in preservation, public health, education, or any community setting, lasting impact begins with people.

What does community engagement mean to you?
University of New Mexico, School of Architecture + Planning

07/24/2026

Community engagement begins with purpose.

In this Student Spotlight, Megan Joe reflects on how her identity, values, and experiences have shaped her commitment to strengthening communities. Her story is a reminder that meaningful community engagement is rooted in listening, learning, and giving back.

At the Office of Community Engagement, we celebrate students whose work demonstrates the power of community-engaged learning and partnership.
Watch full spotlight- https://youtu.be/gXH8FXq0LNM
University of New Mexico, School of Architecture + Planning

07/17/2026

"What does meaningful community engagement look like? Francisco Uviña-Contreras shares a simple yet powerful philosophy: 'It's not my project. It's your project.'"
Watch full spotlight here- https://youtu.be/k8ZUEftX3C8

University of New Mexico, School of Architecture + Planning

07/10/2026

What does community engagement ask of us today?

In this Staff Spotlight, Kiran Katira, Director of the Community Engagement Center at UNM, reflects on the importance of moving beyond individualism and embracing collaboration, connection, and our shared responsibility to one another.

Because lasting change happens when we come together.
Watch full spotlight here- https://youtu.be/Ug377zZ-XS0

07/03/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moments can shape your future.
Esther never imagined that finding a book in a little free library would inspire her path toward graduate school and community-engaged work.
This is just a glimpse of her journey. Watch Esther's full Student Spotlight to hear the rest of her story and discover how curiosity led her toward meaningful community-engaged work.
What unexpected experience has changed your path?
🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/sAN74CAbg4M

Latin American & Iberian Institute

06/25/2026

Great research doesn't just ask questions. It starts by listening.

Marygold Walsh-Dilly shares why meaningful scholarship begins with understanding the needs, goals, and knowledge of the communities we work alongside, and how research can better serve the people it is meant to benefit.

Watch the full Faculty Spotlight on YouTube to learn more about her work in community-engaged research, food systems, and environmental geography.
https://youtu.be/PaeKVj47z5M
UNM Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

06/18/2026

"As a university, if we're really going to serve our entire state of New Mexico and its communities, there's lots of listening and understanding that needs to happen."

In this faculty spotlight, Marjori Krebs shares how a partnership with Zuni Public Schools began with listening, building relationships, and understanding community needs before offering solutions.

Meaningful community engagement isn't about having all the answers. It's about working together to create opportunities, remove barriers, and support the communities we serve.
Full spotlight- https://youtu.be/sQ8d85th5H0
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