Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, The University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 900,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.
Vision:
Be a global leader in realizing human potential, addressing critical community challenges, and demonstrating the power of inclusive diversity.
Mission:
The University of New Mexico serves as the state’s premier institution of higher learning and provider of health care by promoting discovery, generating intellectual and cultural contributions, honoring academic values, and serving Their community by building an educated, healthy, and economically vigorous New Mexico.
Values: EXCELLENCE
They value excellence in all of Their work, and They strive to perform and achieve at the highest levels.
INCLUSION
They respect and celebrate the differences of all persons and value working in a collaborative environment where diversity is cherished and there is a shared sense of belonging.
ENVIRONMENT
They are dedicated to the protection of Their planet to ensure the health, well-being, and success of future generations.
INTEGRITY
They value fairness, honesty, and transparency. They are good stewards of the resources that have been given to us.
PLACE
They are dedicated to the peoples and places of New Mexico even as They reach for global impact for the benefit of all humanity.