University of New Mexico

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded: 1889

ORAU Member since: 1994

Member Councilor: David J. Schmidly

Enrollment: 28,122 (fall 2011)

Mission Statement:

UNM’s statement of mission articulates our highest purposes for existing:

The mission of the University of New Mexico is to serve as New Mexico’s flagship institution of higher learning through demonstrated and growing excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community service.

UNM’s ongoing commitment to these cornerstones of purpose serves to:

• Educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.
• Discover and disseminate new knowledge and creative endeavors that will enhance the overall well-being of society.
• Deliver health care of the highest quality to all who depend on us to keep them healthy or restore them to wellness.
• Actively support social, cultural, and economic development in our communities to enhance the quality of life for all New Mexicans.

Web Site: University of New Mexico