Quarter 2 (April–June): Excellence & Outcomes

As the state’s premier R1 university, The University of New Mexico stands at the forefront of cross-disciplinary exploration, innovation and discovery—addressing significant issues affecting our region, nation and planet. UNM brings together exceptional faculty, top tier health care providers, passionate staff and ambitious learners to create an environment where everyone can excel. The results are clear—Lobos achieve more.

Theme Pillars:

• Student Success
• Academic Excellence
• Career Outcomes
• Faculty & Research Achievement 

Content Ideas:

• Inspiring graduates of the class of 2026
• Profiles of high achieving alumni
• Impact stories about research initiatives

• Student Success – completion, growth, student persistence
  • Advising, tutoring and support programs
  • General graduation stories/student spotlights (non-IGs)
  • Inspiring grads class of 2026
• Academic Excellence – program quality/distinction
  • Accreditations/possible rankings (programs, schools/colleges)
  • Innovative teaching/learning practices (CTL, etc.)
  • Faculty mentorship?
• Career Outcomes – benefits of a UNM degree (ROI)
  • Successful alumni career spotlights
  • Employment pathways
  • Institutional support/resources
• Faculty & Research Achievement – expertise that elevates
  • Faculty awards and honors (national/international recognition)
  • Faculty-led student research stories
  • Faculty leadership (general)

Available Relevant Text:

Units may use or adapt this text to fit their audience and channels while maintaining consistent framing and core messages.

• Headline: Outcomes that Create Incomes
• Headline: The Land of Achievement
• Headline + Subhead: Among the Best in the Nation
  • at doing things that matter most to people in New Mexico—and, frequently, that matter to people everywhere.

Major Milestones & Events:

• April/May: Presidential Search Announcements
• May 1: College Decision Day
• May 11–16: Graduation Ceremonies