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Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez participates in U.S. Department of Education Summit in Washington, D.C.

4 Aug, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
Sec. Stephanie M. Rodriguez highlighted New Mexico’s leading work in college access, student equity

Higher Education Department launches statewide college recruitment campaign

4 Aug, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
New Mexicans encouraged to “Reach Higher” with tuition-free college & career training

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez issues statement on Biden-Harris administration’s announcement forgiving $39 billion in student loan debt

14 Jul, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement in response to the Biden-Harris administration announcing debt relief for 804,000 student borrowers:

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding student debt relief

5 Jul, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Nebraska blocking President Biden’s student loan relief program:

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on affirmative action

29 Jun, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued a statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions

Higher Education Department awards $14.3 million for university research projects

28 Jun, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
Funds will enhance research in medicine, education, agriculture and more

Higher Education Department announces new laws going into effect in June

15 Jun, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
Changes to financial aid programs for teachers, healthcare workers and more coming this month

Higher Education Department offering $5 million in debt forgiveness for teachers

5 Jun, 2023 Stephanie Montoya
Teacher Loan Repayment Program application open until August 1