Welcome to the Honors College
Creativity, Community, and Curiosity
Welcome to the Honors College at the University of New Mexico! The UNM Honors College provides rewarding opportunities for intensive, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural, liberal-arts education to motivated, talented, and creative undergraduates in all majors and to build a community of scholars. From unique, interdisciplinary seminar courses to study abroad to research opportunities with professors, the Honors College provides students from all majors across campus a space to broaden their entire educational experience. We hope that you will join us in the Honors College as you create your journey at UNM.
Recent News
Honors College invites alumni to Homecoming celebration
September 22, 2026
Join us as we host our annual Honors College Alumni Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the courtyard of the Hodgin Hall Alumni Center.
Honors College celebrates two staff promotions
September 14, 2026
We're pleased to recognize the recent promotions of Joseph Varela and Alicia Rodriguez-Acosta.
Scribendi Named Pacemaker Finalist for the Ninth Time
September 8, 2026
The University of New Mexico Honors College’s student literary journal Scribendi has been named a 2026 finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award for magazines, one of the highest honors in collegiate student publications.
Johannes Barfield featured in Southwest Contemporary’s Weekend and Auction
September 4, 2026
We’re proud to see Honors College faculty member Johannes Barfield featured in Southwest Contemporary’s Weekend and Auction in Santa Fe.
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