News Archive: November, 2024

New Mexico hosts national college- and career-readiness conference for nearly 500 educators 

Hundreds of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Undergraduate Programs professionals from 35 U.S. states and Washington D.C. attended the GEAR UP West conference at the Albuquerque Convention Center

Teacher Loan Repayment Program continues to assist more New Mexico educators with student debt

The agency this year awarded funding to 537 new applicants and renewed funding for 357 applicants.

First-time college enrollment in N.M. up 9% 

Freshman college enrollment continues to surge in New Mexico, the Higher Education Department announced Wednesday. First-time enrollment in colleges and universities has risen 9.2 percent statewide, according to data for the fall 2024 semester.

Secretary Rodriguez to participate in White House panels on free college tuition

New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez will participate in education panels at the White House and U.S. Department of Education as part of the Biden Administration’s Classroom to Career Summit.