Good afternoon Lobos –
One of the best parts of being our state’s flagship and premier Research 1 university is having the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible talent and curiosity our students bring to their work. This spring, we’ve seen outstanding examples of student success and achievement across campus—from original undergraduate research to high-level graduate presentations and the everyday dedication of our student employees.
Let’s start with the 2025 Jim and Mary Lois Friday Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Awards. These awards recognize exceptional undergraduate research projects—everything from papers and posters to digital designs and compositions. This year’s recipients, pictured above, came from a wide range of disciplines including American studies, engineering, sociology, and East Asian studies. Their work, which will be added to the UNM Digital Repository, reflects both emerging ideas and advanced scholarship—and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements.
Our graduate students also stepped into the spotlight at the 2025 Graduate Poster Showcase. Held as a stand-alone event this year, it gave students a chance to visually present their research and engage with the wider UNM community. Congratulations to our Lobos who took top honors: Samuel Coulter, Adrianna Fragozo, and Hamideh Shojaeian. Their projects showcased innovative ideas in engineering and sustainable design, and the event itself served as a powerful reminder of the range and relevance of UNM’s graduate research.
And finally, a big shoutout to the student employees who help keep our University Libraries running smoothly all year long. Over 100 students work behind the scenes throughout the year, and the 2025 Friday Hulsman Outstanding Student Employee Award recognizes ten who go above and beyond.
From the classroom to the lab to the library, it’s inspiring to see our students making a difference. Their work underscores why, with Lobos like these, our future looks so bright.
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