MacArthur Fellowship awarded to UNM alum Raven Chacon
Pulitzer Prize winning Diné composer and sound artist Raven Chacon, who earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in music at The University of New Mexico, has been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Genius Grant.
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The Covington-Rhode Award Winners
We're thrilled to announce the winners of the Covington-Rhode Award, made possible through the generous support of UNM Alumna Dr. Patricia Covington and Shari Rhode. Congratulations to Lauren Reddington, Andrew Roibal, and Liz Courts! Lauren Reddington is a visual...
Paloma and Leila: A Tale of Twin Triumph
As twins, they’ve encountered hurdles, yet their bond and resilience shine through. In the academic world, Paloma and Leila worked under the mentorship of Professor Subhankar Banerjee on a project involving biodiversity justice and visual culture through the UNM...
UNM Department of Music Students, Faculty & Alumni sweep cast of Opera Southwest Production of Carmen in Spanish
Current students, faculty and alumni of The Department of Music at UNM have filled the cast of the upcoming Opera Southwest production of Carmen, one of the most famous operas of all time. The performance will be presented in Spanish, referencing a translation by...