News Archive: March, 2024

Governor Lujan Grisham approves historic $1.3B budget boost for higher education initiatives

28 Mar, 2024 Anne Maclachlan
Landmark funding includes tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and enhanced educational opportunities statewide

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs legislation expanding tuition-free college, university research and more

18 Mar, 2024 Anne Maclachlan
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed five bills into law that sustain and expand tuition-free college, fund university research, support students in career training programs and adopt affirmative consent policies on college campuses.

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez urges against tuition increases

14 Mar, 2024 Anne Maclachlan
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issues statement urging public colleges and universities to keep tuition levels flat for the coming semester

New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium joins White House challenge to end hunger

13 Mar, 2024 Anne Maclachlan
Group will pursue solutions to food insecurity on college campuses statewide

Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM

11 Mar, 2024 Anne Maclachlan
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation