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UNM’s Solar Splash team places 3rd in national competition
June 9, 2026
The University of New Mexico Solar Splash team placed 3rd at the UPS Battery Center Solar Splash competition held in Springfield, Ohio over the weekend. Read More...

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UNM leads $1.6M ONR grant to develop high-efficiency propulsion engine
May 5, 2026
Inside a University of New Mexico research lab, a novel propulsion engine operates at extremely high frequencies, promising to deliver a new avenue for clean energy — but first, researchers have to find materials that can survive the conditions. Read More...

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Cherukuri named Chair of Mechanical Engineering
April 21, 2026
The University of New Mexico School of Engineering is proud to announce the hiring of Harish Cherukuri as Chair and William E. Baker Endowed Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Read More...

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