2023 News

History is made for UNM and the College of Nursing
November 22, 2023

An unprecedented appointment has made history this month for The University of New Mexico College of Nursing and the state of New Mexico.  Barbara Damron, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, professor and senior advisor to the dean of the College of Nursing, has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the Western...



UNM College of Nursing Researcher Awarded Grant for Mine Dust Exposure Study
September 19, 2023

In order for community-based research to truly have an impact, it must act as a bridge between the science and the people. Enter a collaborative mobile clinic traveling to rural New Mexico, treating patients exposed to mining toxicants while also conducting cutting-edge research. Read the full...


Transforming Health Care in Rural New Mexico
September 7, 2023

In the heart of the American Southwest, The University of New Mexico is pioneering a transformative approach to health care. At the helm stands Jose Canaca, MD, assistant professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and director of the Rural Residency Program at UNM. Driven by a commitment to...