/tags/college-students college students en-US Copyright Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:28:43 GMT /local-news/2025-09-11/unm-students-split-on-kirk-dont-condone-assassination Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University event Wednesday. The shooting quickly gained traction on social media, where folks from all sides of the aisle had things to say. 91°µÍø spoke with students Thursday at the University of New Mexico about how they're feeling. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:28:43 GMT /local-news/2025-09-11/unm-students-split-on-kirk-dont-condone-assassination Mia Casas /local-news/2025-08-04/nm-college-students-food-insecurity-rise Food insecurity among New Mexico's college students could rise due to changes in the nation's food assistance program. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:43:45 GMT /local-news/2025-08-04/nm-college-students-food-insecurity-rise Roz Brown /local-news/2025-07-30/small-business-helps-children-of-immigrants-pursue-college Finding funds for higher education can be difficult, especially with millions of dollars being cut from education by the current Trump administration. One small business in Albuquerque is trying to ease the financial burden for children of immigrants and refugees. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:07:45 GMT /local-news/2025-07-30/small-business-helps-children-of-immigrants-pursue-college Mia Casas /local-news/2025-03-17/colleges-could-tackle-housing-and-food-needs-with-money-in-proposed-budget The proposed state budget includes $20 million over the next three years for efforts to keep college students enrolled. Some of that money could be used to address high rates of housing and food insecurity among students in New Mexico, which far surpass national averages. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:22:48 GMT /local-news/2025-03-17/colleges-could-tackle-housing-and-food-needs-with-money-in-proposed-budget Bella Davis /local-news/2024-12-02/education-college-student-success-scholarship New Mexico has seen an elevated graduation rate from 2014 to 2022, with about 76% of students getting their diplomas. But even as things have improved, the state still ranks among the lowest in the nation. The New Mexico Higher Education Department recently held the GEAR UP West conference and to help bring new ideas for increasing college and career readiness. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:25:35 GMT /local-news/2024-12-02/education-college-student-success-scholarship Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-08-19/new-mexico-students-food-housing-insecurity A new study on the basic needs of New Mexico college students shows that more than half struggle with food and housing insecurity. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:04:56 GMT /local-news/2024-08-19/new-mexico-students-food-housing-insecurity Mia Casas /local-news/2024-07-01/students-black-queer-unm The University of New Mexico has less than 3% African American students. Within that community, there are even fewer who also identify as queer. A new student organization aims to create a space for both of these communities. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:06:15 GMT /local-news/2024-07-01/students-black-queer-unm Mia Casas /local-news/2024-02-22/africana-studies-chair-says-her-department-enriches-all-of-unm Africana Studies is the newest department at the University of New Mexico. It was a program at UNM for 51 years which was able to grant Bachelor's degrees, but in 2022 became a department and can now grant Masters degrees as well. 91°µÍø spoke with Kirsten Pai Buick, chair of the department, about her goals and achievements. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:25:45 GMT /local-news/2024-02-22/africana-studies-chair-says-her-department-enriches-all-of-unm Mia Casas /local-news/2024-02-19/black-minds-matter-course-helps-black-students-across-unm College is challenging on many levels, but for students in a small racial minority there can be even more hurdles adjusting to a new place. A number of experts say universities should help these students with psychological supports and programs that remind them they’re not alone. That’s the idea behind Black Minds Matter, a first-year experience course at the University of New Mexico. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:31:37 GMT /local-news/2024-02-19/black-minds-matter-course-helps-black-students-across-unm Mia Casas /news/2021-03-10/more-mountain-west-college-students-are-eligible-for-snap-during-the-pandemic Most students enrolled half-time or more in college typically aren't eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sometimes known as… Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:20:32 GMT /news/2021-03-10/more-mountain-west-college-students-are-eligible-for-snap-during-the-pandemic