Mission and Values
MISSION
We seek to elevate and strengthen UNM’s core values by creating access, cultivating the potential of, and inspiring all Lobos. We do so by learning from our legacies and fostering connections for synergy, hope, and joy.
OUR VALUES
As the heart of the pack, we build on our roots to amplify the voices of UNM communities by following these core values.
- Curiosity and the production of new knowledge
- Promotion of innovative research and creative works
- Producing and following best practices
- Meeting the changing needs of all Lobos
- Minimizing harm
- Remembering to dance even in the midst of difficult circumstances
News and Upcoming Events
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Monthly Writing Challenge and Listening Circles
September 1, 2026

The Division for Change and Empowerment (DiCE) believes in a university where all Lobos are able to pursue success without barriers.
As part of our commitment to curiosity and the production of new kn…
NSF Awards Nearly $3 Million to Launch National S-STEM Hub Focused on Graduate Opportunity
August 27, 2026

The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million to launch the S-STEM Hub: Translating Undergraduate Success into Graduate Opportunity, a five-year national research initiative examining …
Monthly Writing Challenge and Listening Circles
August 1, 2026

The Division for Change and Empowerment (DiCE) believes in a university where all Lobos are able to pursue success without barriers.
As part of our commitment to curiosity and the production of new kn…
Understanding Anti-Blackness at Hispanic-Serving Research Universities
July 10, 2026

"At Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), conversations about diversity often center on supporting Hispanic/Latine students. New research from scholars at University of …













