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Adopted by the General Assembly of the World Medical Association (WMA) at Geneva in 1948, the Declaration of Geneva is one example of the oath taken by medical students upon entering their new profession. In the aftermath of World War II, international...
Harkins, a distinguished authority in pulmonary medicine and a respected member of the UNM faculty, was invited to share her expertise on the impact of Long COVID on patients, emphasizing the physical and mental health aspects. Her participation underscored the university's commitment to contributing to national conversations about the lasting impacts of COVID-19.
A career in academia comes with the understanding that one's literal path in life will be somewhat defined by Following the Work.
Over a decade ago, Professor Alford first shared her ground-breaking work with the UNM community by creating a bridge between legal and medical education through story telling -what she refers to as "HER stories"-the unique and particularized lived experiences of black women intersecting with health care and research.
The ancient Chinese principle of Yin and Yang states that "all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites," such as, there can be no darkness without light and vice versa. This principle certainly holds true for modern life and urban...
In theory, society has changed a great deal since the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Many laws have been passed penalizing discrimination based on race, sex, disability and sexuality, to name a few. Diversity in the U.S. is on the rise, and social media is...
Driven by the realization that many students were receiving inadequate sexual health education, Dickson embarked on a journey to understand and improve the situation. Her inquiry led her to Santa Fe, where she engaged with policy leaders to uncover the extent of oversight and accountability in sexual health education.
Most of us can point to at least one: the teacher we will never forget. The "O Captain, my Captain..." who set the bar higher and opened us up to new worlds and ideas. For The University of New Mexico alumna Ivonne Orozco Acosta, that teacher was Mr....
The mark of a life is immeasurable. For artist, activist and educator Patrick Nagatani, the impressions he left behind take the tangible forms of his photography and art, as well as the intangible forms of how he impacted his peers, students and those...
Children's rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once intoned that when it comes to representation and inspiring young people, "you can't be what you can't see." Taking that maxim to heart, University of New Mexico alumna Carol Payne banded together with...
With rich and storied histories, it's no wonder that organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), have been so successful in helping millions of people on the path to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. For Katie...
When Alea White wears her cap and gown for commencement this Friday, collecting dual Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees - one in Journalism & Mass Communication and one in Psychology - from The University of New Mexico, she'll be joined by an unusual...
Spike Lee and Brooklyn. Alfred Hitchcock and London. Jean-Luc Godard and Paris. Cinematic history features a number of filmmakers who are synonymous with the cities where they weaved their movie magic. In the world of television, one pairing undoubtedly shares that distinction: Vince Gilligan and Albuquerque.
Every college strives to bring students to their campus and see them through to graduation, and The University of New Mexico (UNM) is no exception. In addition to strong academic programs, a number of elements factor into student retention, and this is...
A typical art publication made by teenagers comes off a Xerox machine, is bound by a Swingline and has an alternating blank page for every page of off-toned black and white print. When Amy Biehl High School students Mikala Sterling and Sofia Resnik took an elective class freshman year, their teachers encouraged them to aim for a more professional and focused aesthetic.
Dalton Valerio is not your average pre-med student. Sure, he's used his scientific faculties to pursue an interest in medicine since his sophomore year of high school. But this summer, he'll set the chemistry books aside to immerse himself in his second love: dance. And in no minor way.