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.

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Passport Pregame
September 9, 2026 Are you thinking about studying abroad, traveling internationally, or just learning more about getting your passport ready for your next adventure? We can help!

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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.

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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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Myrriah Gómez named SHRI director
September 4, 2026 Myrriah Gómez has been named as the director of the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute after serving as interim director since last fall. 

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