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New Mexico Highlands University
Former names	New Mexico Normal School (1893–1902); New Mexico Normal University (1902–1941)
Motto	Artes, Scientiae, Humanitates
Type	Public university
Established	1893
Academic affiliations	Space-grant
President	Sam Minner
Students	3,765
Location	Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Purple and White;
Nickname	Cowboys and Cowgirls
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain
Website	www.nmhu.edu

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New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is a public university in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Founded in 1893, it has satellite campuses in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington and Roswell. NMHU has an average annual enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six schools and colleges, as well as online.^[3]

History

NMHU was first established as New Mexico Normal School in 1893, with prominent archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett serving as its first president. The institution became New Mexico Normal University in 1902, and primarily offered teacher education;^[4] it adopted its current name of New Mexico Highlands University in 1941, as it expanded its programs beyond teaching. NMHU now offers graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and social work.

Located in Las Vegas, a city with a population of over 13,000, Highlands' main campus is close to recreational and wilderness areas and is within an hour's drive of Santa Fe and two hours from Albuquerque.

The majority of NMHU's approximately 3,765 students are from New Mexico and Latino; the university is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education, which denotes a total undergraduate enrollment that is one-quarter or more Hispanic.^[4]^[5] Highlands' programs explicitly focus on its multiethnic student body, especially the Latino and American Indian cultures distinctive of New Mexico.^[4]

Accreditation

NMHU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and also has specialty accreditations for many programs. The School of Education received full accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in 2012. The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is accredited by the Master's in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).^[6] The Department of Forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

Academics

NMHU has several bachelor's and master's degree programs spanning six schools and colleges; these include business administration, counseling, nursing,^[7] social work, and the natural sciences.^[8]

According to U.S. News & World Report, NMHU is one of the top 100 schools for economically disadvantaged students and ranks among the top 45-59 public schools nationwide;^[9] it is among the top 12 percent of schools in the 2022 Social Mobility Index, which measures the extent to which institutions provide opportunities for students with family incomes below the national median, based on metrics such as tuition cost, indebtedness among graduates, and post-graduate employment.^[10]

Athletics

NMHU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cowboys / Cowgirls and compete in the NCAA's Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.^[11] Ten varsity athletics programs are offered, including women's soccer, cross-country, track, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball and football.

Statewide centers

In the 1997–98 academic year, New Mexico Highlands University established an extended learning center in Rio Rancho and began offering upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in business, accounting, education, and social work. The center has since added studies in criminal justice, public affairs administration, computer science and general and school counseling. NMHU also has centers in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington.^[12]

Notable alumni

David James Baker, filmmaker and media producer
Kevon Williams, USA rugby player
Mary Camille Skora Bohannon, radio news anchor/reporter
Mark Cotney, professional football player^[13]
Charlie Cowan, professional football player
Bill Dinwiddie, professional basketball player
Carl Garrett, professional football player
Len Garrett, professional football player
Reggie Garrett, professional football player^[14]
María Dolores Gonzáles, leader of bilingual education in New Mexico
Anthony Edwards, professional football player
Eddie Guerrero (1967–2005), professional wrestler
Keith Jardine, football player; retired mixed martial artist, formerly for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, and King of the Cage^[15]^[16]
Leroy Lamis, sculptor
Ben Ray Lujan, U.S. Senator from New Mexico (2021–present), former U.S. Representative from New Mexico (2009-2021)
Ray Leger, educator and member of the New Mexico Senate
Laura Montoya, New Mexico State Treasurer^[17]
Chris Newsome, professional basketball player
Frank Olmstead, mayor of Las Vegas, New Mexico and 18th Auditor of New Mexico
Lionel Taylor, professional football player
Patsy Trujillo, member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
Sam Williams, professional football player
Don Woods, professional football player

References

^ "Enrollment" (PDF).
^ New Mexico Highlands University Graphic, Style & Web Guide (PDF). Retrieved 2017-05-21.
^ "Academics". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "Digest of Education Statistics, 2021". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "Annual Report 2010 | Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council". www.mpcacsite.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07.
^ "Nursing: RN-BSN". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "School of Education". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "New Mexico Highlands University's 2022-2023 Rankings".
^ CollegeNET; CollegeNET. "Social Mobility Index College Rankings by CollegeNET". www.socialmobilityindex.org. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "New Mexico Highlands University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". New Mexico Highlands University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "Visit New Mexico Highlands University". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
^ "Mark Cotney Stats, Position, College, Transactions". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
^ "Reggie Garrett". Databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2007. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
^ "Keith Jardine MMA Bio". Sherdog. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
^ "Keith Jardine UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
^ "Sandoval County treasurer running for top treasurer seat".

External links

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[1] "Enrollment" (PDF).

[2] New Mexico Highlands University Graphic, Style & Web Guide (PDF). Retrieved 2017-05-21.

[3] "Academics". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[:0-4] "Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[5] "Digest of Education Statistics, 2021". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[6] "Annual Report 2010 | Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council". www.mpcacsite.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07.

[7] "Nursing: RN-BSN". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[8] "School of Education". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[9] "New Mexico Highlands University's 2022-2023 Rankings".

[10] CollegeNET; CollegeNET. "Social Mobility Index College Rankings by CollegeNET". www.socialmobilityindex.org. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[11] "New Mexico Highlands University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". New Mexico Highlands University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[12] "Visit New Mexico Highlands University". New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

[13] "Mark Cotney Stats, Position, College, Transactions". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.

[14] "Reggie Garrett". Databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2007. Retrieved January 22, 2016.

[15] "Keith Jardine MMA Bio". Sherdog. Retrieved 2014-01-01.

[16] "Keith Jardine UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.

[17] "Sandoval County treasurer running for top treasurer seat".

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 == Academics ==
-NMHU has several bachelor's and master's degree programs spanning six schools and colleges; these include business administration, counseling, nursing,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nursing: RN-BSN |url=https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-nursing/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University |language=en-US}}</ref> social work, and the natural sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School of Education |url=https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-school-of-education/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University |language=en-US}}</ref>
+NMHU has several bachelor's and master's degree programs spanning six schools and colleges; these include business administration, counseling, nursing,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nursing: RN-BSN |url=https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-nursing/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University |language=en-US}}</ref> social work, and the natural sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School of Education |url=https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-school-of-education/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University |language=en-US}}</ref>
-According to ''U.S. News & World Report,'' NMHU is one of the top 100 schools for economically disadvantaged students and ranks among the top 45-59 public schools nationwide;<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Mexico Highlands University's 2022-2023 Rankings |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/new-mexico-highlands-university-2653}}</ref> it is among the top 12 percent of schools in the 2022 Social Mobility Index, which measures the extent to which institutions provide opportunities for students with family incomes below the national median, based on metrics such as tuition cost, indebtedness among graduates, and post-graduate employment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CollegeNET |last2=CollegeNET |title=Social Mobility Index College Rankings by CollegeNET |url=http://www.socialmobilityindex.org/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=www.socialmobilityindex.org |language=en}}</ref>
+According to ''U.S. News & World Report,'' NMHU is one of the top 100 schools for economically disadvantaged students and ranks among the top 45-59 public schools nationwide;<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Mexico Highlands University's 2022-2023 Rankings |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/new-mexico-highlands-university-2653}}</ref> it is among the top 12 percent of schools in the 2022 Social Mobility Index, which measures the extent to which institutions provide opportunities for students with family incomes below the national median, based on metrics such as tuition cost, indebtedness among graduates, and post-graduate employment.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=CollegeNET |last2=CollegeNET |title=Social Mobility Index College Rankings by CollegeNET |url=http://www.socialmobilityindex.org/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=www.socialmobilityindex.org |language=en}}</ref>
 ==Athletics==
 {{Main|New Mexico Highlands Cowboys and Cowgirls}}
-NMHU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cowboys / Cowgirls and compete in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]'s Division II's [[Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics - Official Athletics Website |url=https://nmhuathletics.com/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Ten varsity athletics programs are offered, including women's soccer, cross-country, track, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, baseball, Softball and [[college football]].
+NMHU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cowboys / Cowgirls and compete in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]'s Division II [[Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics - Official Athletics Website |url=https://nmhuathletics.com/ |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=New Mexico Highlands University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Ten varsity athletics programs are offered, including women's soccer, cross-country, track, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball and football.
 ==Statewide centers==
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 == Notable alumni ==
-* [[David James Baker]], filmmaker and media producer
+* David James Baker, filmmaker and media producer
+* [[Kevon Williams]], USA rugby player
 * [[Camille Bohannon|Mary Camille Skora Bohannon]], radio news anchor/reporter
-* [[Mark Cotney]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web|title=Mark Cotney|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=COTNEMAR01|website=Databasefootball.com|access-date=January 22, 2016}}</ref>
+* [[Mark Cotney]], professional football player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mark Cotney Stats, Position, College, Transactions |url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerc/cotn00200.html |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=www.profootballarchives.com}}</ref>
 * [[Charlie Cowan]], professional football player
 * [[Bill Dinwiddie]], professional basketball player
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 * [[Reggie Garrett]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web|title=Reggie Garrett|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GARREREG01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211001024/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GARREREG01|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 11, 2007|website=Databasefootball.com|access-date=January 22, 2016}}</ref>
 * [[María Dolores Gonzáles]], leader of bilingual education in New Mexico
+* [[Anthony Edwards (American football)|Anthony Edwards]], professional football player
 * [[Eddie Guerrero]] (1967–2005), professional wrestler
 * [[Keith Jardine]], football player; retired [[mixed martial artist]], formerly for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], and [[King of the Cage]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Keith Jardine MMA Bio|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Keith-Jardine-2638|website=Sherdog|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Keith Jardine UFC Bio |url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Keith-Jardine|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref>
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 * [[Ben Ray Lujan]], U.S. Senator from New Mexico (2021–present), former U.S. Representative from New Mexico (2009-2021)
 * [[Ray Leger]], educator and member of the [[New Mexico Senate]]
-* [[Laura Montoya (politician)|Laura Montoya]], [[New Mexico State Treasurer]]<ref>https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sandoval-county-treasurer-running-for-top-treasurer-seat/article_ee3930f6-f52d-11eb-a874-674f10f03c2e.html</ref>
+* [[Laura Montoya (politician)|Laura Montoya]], [[New Mexico State Treasurer]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sandoval-county-treasurer-running-for-top-treasurer-seat/article_ee3930f6-f52d-11eb-a874-674f10f03c2e.html | title=Sandoval County treasurer running for top treasurer seat }}</ref>
 * [[Chris Newsome]], professional basketball player
 * [[Frank Olmstead]], mayor of [[Las Vegas, New Mexico]] and 18th [[State Auditor of New Mexico|Auditor of New Mexico]]
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 [[Category:Education in San Miguel County, New Mexico]]
-[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1893]]
+[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1893]]
 [[Category:1893 establishments in New Mexico Territory]]
 [[Category:Las Vegas, New Mexico]]

v t e Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Members	Adams State Grizzlies Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Chadron State Eagles Colorado Christian Cougars Colorado Mesa Mavericks Colorado Mines Orediggers CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves Fort Lewis Skyhawks Metro State Roadrunners New Mexico Highlands Cowboys & Cowgirls Regis Rangers South Dakota Mines Hardrockers UCCS Mountain Lions Western Colorado Mountaineers Westminster Griffins
Men's lacrosse affiliate	Concordia Golden Eagles Dominican Penguins (joining in 2024)
Men's wrestling affiliates	San Francisco State Gators Simon Fraser Red Leafs
Women's wrestling affiliates	Simon Fraser Red Leafs Texas Woman's Pioneers
Swimming & diving affiliates	Nebraska–Kearney Lopers (women only) Oklahoma Baptist Bison Oklahoma Christian Eagles & Lady Eagles Simon Fraser Red Leafs

v t e Colleges and universities in New Mexico
Public	Eastern New Mexico University Institute of American Indian Arts Navajo Technical University New Mexico Highlands University New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology New Mexico State University Northern New Mexico College University of New Mexico Western New Mexico University
Private	Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine St. John's College University of the Southwest
Community colleges	Central New Mexico Community College Clovis Community College Diné College Doña Ana Community College Luna Community College Mesalands Community College New Mexico Junior College New Mexico Military Institute San Juan College Santa Fe Community College Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Defunct	College of Artesia Santa Fe University of Art and Design (College of Santa Fe) University of Albuquerque

Authority control databases
International	ISNI VIAF
National	Israel United States