Two University of New Mexico programs are ranked among the top 10 best schools for Hispanics by Hispanic Business magazine, as reported in the Sept. 2005 issue. UNM's medical school is ranked number three and ASM is ranked 10.
Only Stanford and John Hopkins universities came in ahead of UNM's medical school ranking.
UNM's medical school has 77 Hispanic graduate students compared to a total enrollment of 302, representing 25 percent of the total graduate enrollment.
The article notes that UNM's cultural and ethnic programs begin recruitment in middle and high school and that the Dream Makers Health Careers Clubs teach students about the health professions, science and math.
The article states, “The Hispanic and Native American Center of Excellence promotes medical education and career development for students and faculty.”
ASM has a total graduate enrollment of 454. Of those, 99 are Hispanic, representing 21.8 percent of the total graduate enrollment. Of the 130 MBA degrees earned at UNM, 21 of them were by Hispanics, representing 16.2 percent of the total number of MBA degrees earned at UNM.
The article notes that in 2006 Anderson Schools will open an investment center where finance students will manage funds in excess of $2 million.
“Placement for Anderson graduates exceeds 90 percent within three months of graduation,” states the article.
“We are the only flagship state institution that is serving a Hispanic population and also is a major research institution,” the magazine quoted UNM President Louis Caldera.
Caldera pointed to an emphasis on technology, “Even at the business school there is a particular emphasis on the management of technology. We have a program in science, engineering, and business that will guide graduates on how to do a start-up properly,” he was quoted. As a graduate of Harvard Business School's MBA program, Caldera recognizes the need to grow the state's economy through technology and education.
To see a complete list of the rankings, visit Hispanic Business
Posted by scarr at September 12, 2005 04:27 PM