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UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At the UNM Health Sciences Center, we believe that our dimensions of difference unify us.

Celebrating these differences and striving to be as diverse as the communities we serve is what our office is all about. Whether you are a member of the UNM Health Sciences Center, or a community member, we are committed to serving you in all diversity, equity, and inclusion matters.

02/20/2026

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion welcomes you to attend our free public event: An Evening of Story, Justice, & Humanity with Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and Humanity Matters Professor Deleso Alford.

We welcome all to an evening of reflection, conversation, and shared humanity. Grounded in our office’s commitment to centering dignity and equity, this gathering creates space for connection through story—exploring the intersection of justice, health equity, and collective care. Together, we reflect and recommit to advancing the health, dignity, and well-being of all people.

WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 7:30pm – Doors Open at 7pm
RSVP Today at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019c490bb0927d29a7b90eda2338027b
*LOCATION and parking info is shared upon completing RSVP

This is a free public event, and all are welcome. Due to limited seating, we kindly ask that you register in advance. A limited number of copies of 'Worse Than a Lie: A Beau Lee Cooper Novel' will be available for purchase and signing at the event, and guests are encouraged to purchase or bring their own copy in advance.

Questions? Please contact us at hsc-diversity@salud.unm.edu.

02/19/2026

We are so proud of all the students who participated in the Central NM Regional Science Olympiad! ⚛

Hosted by the UNM STEM-H Center, this tournament is a rigorous academic interscholastic team competition that consists of a series of events for which students prepare during the year. These challenging and motivational events are well-balanced between the various disciplines of biology/life sciences, earth science, chemistry, physics, engineering, computers, and technology. There is also a balance between events requiring knowledge of facts, concepts, processes, skills and hands-on applications.

21 middle and high school teams competed, and their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm were on full display throughout the entire day!

B Division Top 3 Team Results:
1st place – Albuquerque Area Homeschoolers
2nd place – Albuquerque Academy B1
3rd place – Mountain Mahogany Community School

C Division Top 3 Team Results:
1st place - La Cueva High School C1
2nd place – Cottonwood Classical Prep
3rd place – Albuquerque Academy C1

We wish our awardees the best in the state championships, and we thank all of the volunteers, staff, and families who made this event the best yet! If you would like to get involved with the UNM STEM-H Center, visit our webpage at https://hsc.unm.edu/stem-h/

02/13/2026

Thank you for spreading the word about the Exploring Health Career Pathways in New Mexico ECHO Program, our new, FREE, live online health career pathway education series in partnership with Project ECHO! We had our first session this week and had a great turnout meeting students excited to learn about health careers with their peers. 🥼

High school students, including those who already attended a session and those who have not, are welcome to attend future sessions. Our next one is scheduled on Tuesday, February 17th, 5pm to 6pm.

High school students throughout New Mexico can SIGN UP TODAY at https://bit.ly/48zvkPJ
Please share widely within your networks and to other students, families, and advocates interested in health careers pathway programs!

Impact of the ECHO:
Sessions are held by current health professions students, and they will walk you through the steps to discover your health care career and how to achieve your health career goals.

Get advice, hear real stories, and tap into a network where you're supported in discovering a health degree and career that fits YOU!

Professional development includes tips for building a strong college or job application, crafting your story in your personal statement, and finding ways to pay for college and health professions training.

Questions? Contact us at HSC-Diversity@salud.unm.edu, or call at 505-272-2728.

02/11/2026

We thank UNM Department of Africana Studies and African American Student Services for hosting the 41st Annual Black History Month Brunch at The University of New Mexico! Throughout February, we've felt centered, inspired, and grounded by attending this momentous event alongside colleagues and partners from across New Mexico. Additionally, the words shared by keynote speaker, Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers, perfectly created the space to reflect on servant leadership and rootedness.

02/06/2026

We had a great time showing up and out for UNM Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! It's always amazing to further strengthen our bonds with one another, and to advocate for the health and wellbeing of all New Mexicans! ⭐️

02/04/2026

In its 100th year of recognition in the United States, Black History Month asks us to listen, learn, and lead with intention. Through engaging events, meaningful discussions, and collective learning, we reaffirm our commitment to understanding and uplifting the Black voices that have helped shape our world, and we shall continue to do so this month as well as every day.

01/23/2026

Calling for volunteers! 📣

On Monday, February 9, 2026, our office's Communities to Careers Team is excited to host the 2nd Annual Native American Health Care Career Expo! This year's theme, "Lighting the Flame: Indigenous Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow," invites high school students from across the state to learn more about careers in health care, meet health care professionals, and participate in hands-on interactive sessions! The expo will be held at the APS Berna Facio Professional Development Center from 8:30am to 1:00pm.

As you know with big events like these, the support of volunteers is key for creating positive experiences for all participants and to ensure smooth transitions throughout the event. Volunteers can assist in many ways including being a part of the set up crew, helping with check in, acting as a guide for presenters, note taking, and helping with clean up. The day will span from 7:30am to 2:00pm for volunteers, so any time slots a volunteer is available for is a huge help!

We hope you can join us on February 9th as we welcome high school students from across the state of New Mexico for this one-day event!

SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/3YSERf9
Questions? Please contact Roberta Zayas, Program Manager, at rozayas@salud.unm.edu.

🗓Event Date: February 9, 2026
🕗Event Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
📍Event Location: APS Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Event Schedule:
8:30-9:30 AM - Check-in & Information Fair
9:30-10:00 AM - Opening and Welcome
10:00 AM-12:15 PM - Interactive Healthcare Sessions
12:15-1:00 PM - Keynote & Lunch

01/09/2026

Happy New Year! Looking ahead, we want to ensure high school and college students know all about our summer offerings for our health career pathway programs. 🥼 🏥

Communities to Careers (C2C) is dedicated to growing New Mexico's healthcare workforce, and its programs are committed to give learners the support and resources to achieve their dreams as a healthcare professional. C2C has applications open right now for summer programming directly supporting high school and pre-professional students! 🌟

Virtual info sessions will continue to be held at 4:00pm MST beginning Wednesday, January 14th through February 25th.

We look forward to meeting you! Sign up for an informational session today at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7ef13cf34b0e436bafcb540845a71b74

Learn more about C2C on our website and apply for summer programs at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/programs/community/

12/22/2025

Next February, we encourage middle and high school students to participate in the 2nd Annual Native American Healthcare Career Expo! A program of Communities to Careers, this FREE expo is designed to develop and assist students in navigating available health career programs and resources, as well as to provide students with early exposure to health sciences career tracks.

📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Berna Facio Professional Development Center

Learn more and sign up at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/programs/community/nahce.html

We thank our partners at Indigenous Health Education and Resources Taskforce, UNM-Center for Native American Health, and Albuquerque Public Schools for the continued support!

12/19/2025

Our office is sending a huge congratulations to our Health Professions Scholar and Public Ally, Samata. She graduated from UNM College of Nursing last week! 🎓

Samata has been an incredible part of our team, consistently going above and beyond. She took the lead on organizing years of historical data, making a massive, lasting impact on our work. We're thrilled that Samata will be continuing her work with us through Public Allies New Mexico through next spring as she prepares to take her NCLEX exam and starts her residency. We are so excited to see her step into her career as a nurse!
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12/13/2025

New FREE ECHO program beginning in 2026 for high school students interested in health careers! 🥼

Sign up today for "Exploring Health Career Pathways in New Mexico ECHO Program" at https://bit.ly/48zvkPJ

This online program connects high school students directly with health science students. Get advice, hear real stories, and tap into a network where you're supported in discovering a health degree and career that fits YOU!

Professional development includes tips for building a strong college or job application, crafting your story in your personal statement, and finding ways to pay for college and health professions training.

First session begins February 10, 2026, and then sessions continue weekly - Tuesdays, 5pm to 6pm! Questions? Contact us at HSC-Diversity@salud.unm.edu, or call at 505-272-2728

12/02/2025

The UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment throughout New Mexico through capacity building, sustainable programs, collaborations, shared vision, and responsibility. 🌟

On this Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for the many heartfelt connections and partnerships that have made our mission a reality. 💝

Our programs reach learners, teachers, health professionals, and community collaborators throughout the state. Through our health care pathway programs including Communities to Careers, ENLACE NM, and STEM-H, we are committed to growing New Mexico’s diverse health care workforce in partnership with communities across New Mexico. Other key initiatives, such as our Inclusive Excellence Council, encourage innovation and transformation in collaboration with local, state, and national entities to address key health, economic and educational inequities.

This work is possible because of you and the belief that together, we recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity; we aim to understand and address the health needs of our communities; and we advance clinical, academic, and research excellence.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for considering us for a donation. You can find our other funds on our Giving webpage at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/alumni-giving/.

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Albuquerque, NM
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