News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz
Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez urges against tuition increases
14 Mar, 2024
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issues statement urging public colleges and universities to keep tuition levels flat for the coming semester
New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium joins White House challenge to end hunger
13 Mar, 2024
Group will pursue solutions to food insecurity on college campuses statewide
Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM
11 Mar, 2024
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation
Biden Administration forgives 6,270 New Mexicans’ federal student loans
26 Feb, 2024
$267.1 million in total debt discharged in the state since last year
Explore College and Career Opportunities on Higher Education Day at the Legislature
12 Feb, 2024
24+ colleges, universities and programs will be featured
Governor’s budget proposal keeps NM a leader in higher education
8 Feb, 2024
$1.3 billion recommendation sustains and expands tuition-free college, workforce and more
Higher Education Department introduces bill to make college hazing a crime
20 Jan, 2024
New Mexico one of six states with no anti-hazing law
Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez returns to role following maternity leave
16 Jan, 2024
Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez has returned to her role as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department following a temporary absence as she and her husband welcomed their first child.
New Mexico Higher Education Department achieves remarkable milestones in 2023
26 Dec, 2023
State celebrates college enrollment growth, workforce development, adult education graduates and more
New Mexico Higher Education Department releases FY25 budget recommendation
13 Dec, 2023
$197 million budget sustains tuition-free college, expands successful education and workforce initiatives