UNM Office of Academic Affairs

We are thrilled to be able to continue working with Barbara Rodriguez, whose first day as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is today. There is so much to look forward to as we welcome a new president this summer as well, Dr. Steve Goldstein. Thanks to President Stokes' steady leadership the last eight years, UNM and Academic Affairs is on a great trajectory. Go Lobos!

Barbara Rodriguez named UNM Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes has formally appointed Dr. Barbara Rodriguez as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 1, upon the recommendation of incoming President Steve Goldstein.

Congratulations to Andrew Bernaldez, the winner of a UNM swag bag he won from taking our student experience survey!

If you're an undergraduate at UNM, take our online survey about your UNM experiences for your chance to win.

The survey is open until May 26 and can be accessed here:
https://survey.ruffalonl.com/ #/entry/passcode/sps/6661/54878

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

UNM celebrates 2026 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies A sea of black and cherry swept across The University of New Mexico as more than 3,600 graduates officially joined the ranks of UNM alumni during the University’s 2026 graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend.

Hungry? Undergraduates Annalise Flores and Caitlyn Martinez are in luck this week! They both won gift cards to El Patio, just for taking our student satisfaction survey.

The survey can be accessed here:
https://survey.ruffalonl.com/ #/entry/passcode/sps/6661/54878

If you're an undergraduate at UNM, simply take our online survey about your UNM experiences — everything from how you view the quality of your classes and academic advising to your overall sense of belonging as a Lobo.

The survey is part of the BELONG (Building Environments for Learning, Opportunity, Navigation and Growth) project led out of the Office of Academic Affairs. The data will help UNM in its continuous efforts to improve life for students — both academically and socially.

WE'VE EXTENDED THE SURVEY DEADLINE UNTIL MAY 18.

These are just some of the cool prizes that you could win if you take our student experience survey! Open to undergraduates until May 15.

https://survey.ruffalonl.com/ #/entry/passcode/sps/6661/54878

Congratulations to one of our big winners, University College pre-nursing student Alexa Esparza! Just for taking our student experience survey, she was the lucky winner of a whopping $600 in UNM Dining Dollars!

If you're an undergraduate at UNM, take our online survey about your UNM experiences for your chance to win.

The survey is part of the BELONG (Building Environments for Learning, Opportunity, Navigation and Growth) project led out of the Office of Academic Affairs. The data will help UNM in its continuous efforts to improve life for students — both academically and socially.

The survey is open until May 15 and can be accessed here:
https://survey.ruffalonl.com/ #/entry/passcode/sps/6661/54878

Check out University of New Mexico School of Engineering undergraduate student Tommy Priddy, sporting his new Lobo hat!

How can you win cool Lobo gear (and tons of other prizes like gift certificates for meals and personal training)?

If you're an undergraduate at UNM, simply take our online survey about your UNM experiences — everything from how you view the quality of your classes and academic advising to your overall sense of belonging as a Lobo.

The survey is part of the BELONG (Building Environments for Learning, Opportunity, Navigation and Growth) project led out of the Office of Academic Affairs. The data will help UNM in its continuous efforts to improve life for students — both academically and socially.

The survey is open until May 15.

The survey can be accessed here:
https://survey.ruffalonl.com/ #/entry/passcode/sps/6661/54878

Undergraduates, we want to hear from you! (And you can win cool prizes.)

UNM seeks undergraduate voices for student satisfaction survey open through May 15 The University of New Mexico is seeking undergraduate students to take an online survey about their UNM experiences — everything from how they view the quality of their classes and academic advising to their overall sense of belonging as a Lobo. The...

University of New Mexico to mark new Humanities & Social Sciences building with blessing ceremony The University of New Mexico will hold a ceremonial blessing to mark the next phase of its new Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) building on Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the HSS building site. The event is open to the public.

The next UNM Faculty Lightning Lounge is Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Zimmerman Library’s Waters Room.

You are invited to hear colleagues give short talks about their research, creative works, teaching or outreach. Time is available for questions during and after the event, and you’ll be able to meet new people, network and learn.