The University of New Mexico

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Statement on the No Confidence Vote from UNM President David J. Schmidly:

While I’m disappointed, I’m grateful to the 106 faculty who took part in yesterday’s 2 hour meeting to express their support and to the countless others of our 22,000 faculty and staff who have contacted me with words of encouragement. 

While the decisions we have made may have not been popular with some, we have nevertheless so far managed to avoid any layoffs or furloughs, unlike so many other colleges and Universities – all while increasing enrollment and diversity and adding 43 new faculty positions.

Nevertheless, the University of New Mexico is a family, and as I said yesterday, we will redouble our efforts to reach out and gain the support and confidence of every member.                                                                                        


The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.
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