New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University is a public, state-run university based in Las Vegas, New Mexico, offering undergraduate and graduate education. Its academic work spans the liberal arts, sciences and professional fields, including education, business, nursing and social work. The university extends access through regional centers and online programs alongside its main campus. Established in 1893 as a teacher-training institution, it adopted the New Mexico Highlands University name in 1941 as its role broadened. Highlands is federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and its stated open-access mission emphasizes education for students from varied backgrounds and communities.