When doctoral candidate Winoka Yepa embarked upon a journey 17 years ago to discover the historical roots of the Diné people, it was also an essential move in learning about her own history that would in the end enrich her future and the future of.
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Colleges announce Shared Services Enterprise Resource Planning Collaborative and Request for Proposals
Five public New Mexico colleges including Northern New Mexico College on Friday announced a ground-breaking partnership that will fundamentally change the higher education student experience.
Northern New Mexico College, Clovis Community College, Central New Mexico Community College, San Juan College, and Santa Fe Community College have come together to develop a single, shared system of student, continuing education, workforce, financial, and human resources services. The first of its kind in the nation, this project will transform the student experience. It has received endorsement from New Mexico Independent Colleges, the New Mexico Higher Education Department and institutional leaders. Their leadership will serve as a model for other higher education initiatives.
Top New Mexico health official hopeful about vaccine rollout
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYANDecember 15, 2020 GMT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The new state health chief said Tuesday the arrival of vaccines in New Mexico marks a turning point and she’s hopeful for a brighter day as people get vaccinated over the coming months.
Still, Health Secretary Tracie Collins said that while vaccination will prevent COVID-19 infection, there is more that needs to be learned about how effective inoculations will be in stemming transmission of the virus.
“This means that as New Mexicans begin to get vaccinated, we still need to wear masks, maintain 6-foot social distancing, wash our hands often and keep up with other COVID-safe practices,” she said during a briefing on the vaccine rollout.
Maude “Sush” May has earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing, and recently completed her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing. But her educational journey did not come without its hardships, and her story is nothing short of inspirational.
May began her pursuit of a nursing career as a single mother of five children. She was a stay-at-home mom and had to complete several prerequisites before applying to UNM. She managed to complete those courses while supporting her children through part-time homeschooling and working from home as a telecommuting typist.