News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

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

29 Jun, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
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 Auriella Ortiz
Funds will enhance research in medicine, education, agriculture and more

Higher Education Department announces new laws going into effect in June

15 Jun, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
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 Auriella Ortiz
Teacher Loan Repayment Program application open until August 1

Higher Education Department offering $14.6 million in debt relief for health care workers

24 May, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Health Professional Loan Repayment application open until June 9

Higher Education Department appoints Luis Carlos Campos as chair of Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee

24 May, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Over $175 million will go toward capital projects and initiatives at colleges, universities and special schools statewide

Gov. Lujan Grisham, tribal leaders hold semiannual Government-to-Government Summit

17 May, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Discussions centered on improving educational outcomes for Native American students

GEAR UP program hosts first annual Native American college readiness conference

11 May, 2023 Auriella Ortiz
Over 120 students, parents, and educators gather to explore college & career pathways