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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
GEAR UP College readiness program gives students tools to become leaders at school and beyond
15 Nov, 2023
Over 100 students, parents and educators gain leadership skills, explore college & careers at annual conference
New Mexico promotes applying to college with “No Fee November”
1 Nov, 2023
State colleges and universities waiving application fees all month long