At the UNM College of Arts & Sciences, WeR1

As the largest College on UNM’s campus, the College of Arts & Sciences is a major driver of the research efforts at the state of New Mexico’s only Carnegie-Designated Research 1 (R1) institution. From our research centers to our community-engaged research to our interdisciplinary museums, students at the College of Arts & Sciences excel by working with some of the leading experts within their fields. By putting their education into practice, students are gaining a broad depth of experience that puts them well ahead of their peers at similar institutions.

Across our 24 departments and Schools, A&S faculty, students, and alumni are the trailblazers of tomorrow. Whether your concentration is in the social sciences, the humanities, or the natural sciences, the research opportunities are endless thanks to the rich cultural, environmental, and scientific landscape of New Mexico.

 

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We Are Making Headlines

National News

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History that will make history: UNM professors create groundbreaking tribal government textbook
January 31, 2024

A devoted team of UNM Native American professors are planning, developing and writing the first-ever tribal government textbook for young adults.  

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The University of New Mexico launches The Quantum New Mexico Institute
January 22, 2024

New Mexico scientists played a pioneering role in the development of Quantum Informational Science; now The University of New Mexico (UNM) is partnering with Sandia National Laboratories to launch the University’s newest research center, the Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I).

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Grateful alumnus creates first undergraduate fellowship in Department of Economics
January 9, 2024

Since 1917, the Department of Economics has provided its students with a rich interdisciplinary education focused on increasing wellbeing in the face of challenging factors. Now, one of its alumni is giving back with the department’s very first undergraduate research fellowship dedicated to fostering research into the critical issues that impact a community’s ability to excel.  

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We Are Originators

The College of Arts & Sciences’ longstanding history of being at the forefront of research and education is reflected in the various academic journals several of our departments have been publishing for generations. Each is as unique as the College itself and all serve as a vital resource for researchers throughout the country.

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Human Nature: A Biosocial, Interdisciplinary Perspective

Established in 1990 by the Department of Anthropology, Human Nature is dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary investigation of the biological, social, and environmental factors that underlie human behavior.

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Journal of Anthropological Research

Established in 1945 by the Department of Anthropology, the Journal of Anthropological Research publishes diverse, high-quality, peer-reviewed articles on anthropological research, as well as about 100–120 timely book reviews annually.

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New Mexico Historical Review

Established in 1926 by the Department of History, the New Mexico Historical Review is one of the oldest and most distinguished historical journals in the country. 

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New Mexico News Port

Launched in 2014 by the Department of Communication & Journalism, this award-winning, student-lead news source is well known within the journalism community for its timely news publications.

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Wicazo Sa Review

Established in 1985, the Wicazo Sa Review is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the mission of assisting Indigenous peoples of the Americas in taking possession of their own intellectual and creative pursuits.

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Chamisa

Launched in 2021 by the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute (SHRI), Chamisa is an online, peer-reviewed open access journal highlighting literary, performance, and visual arts of the Southwest. 

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