New Mexico Highlands University
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Former names | New Mexico Normal School (1893–1902) New Mexico Normal University (1902–1941) |
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| Motto | Artes, Scientiae, Humanitates |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1893 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Sam Minner |
| Students | 3,765[1] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Purple and White[2] |
| Nickname | Cowboys and Cowgirls |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain |
| Website | www |
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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.[3]
History
The university was first established as New Mexico Normal School in 1893, with the prominent archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett serving as its first president. The institution became New Mexico Normal University in 1902, and then New Mexico Highlands University in 1941, as it expanded its role beyond teacher education. Today, NMHU offers graduate and undergraduate programs in arts and sciences, business, education, 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 the school's approximately 3,765 students are from New Mexico and are Latino. Highlands' programs focus on its multiethnic student body, especially the Latino and American Indian cultures distinctive of New Mexico.
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).[4] The Department of Forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Student life
There are over 50 student organizations at NMHU.
Athletics
NMHU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cowboys / Cowgirls and compete in the NCAA's Division II's Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.[5] 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.
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.[6]
Notable alumni
- David James Baker, filmmaker and media producer
- Mary Camille Skora Bohannon, radio news anchor/reporter
- Mark Cotney, professional football player[7]
- 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[8]
- María Dolores Gonzáles, leader of bilingual education in New Mexico
- 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[9][10]
- 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[11]
- 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.
- ^ "Annual Report 2010 | Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council". www.mpcacsite.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-07.
- ^ "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". Databasefootball.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sandoval-county-treasurer-running-for-top-treasurer-seat/article_ee3930f6-f52d-11eb-a874-674f10f03c2e.html
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