College of Education & Human Sciences

Invest in Education and Human Sciences at UNM

At the UNM College of Education and Human Sciences, we’re preparing the next generation of teachers, counselors, researchers, and health professionals — while also supporting the faculty who guide and inspire them. From classrooms to clinics, our programs improve lives across New Mexico.

Your gift supports high-impact programs, scholarships, and research that change lives — here in New Mexico and beyond. You can make a gift to one of our featured priorities below, or search for another fund that’s meaningful to you.


COEHS Outcomes Center

Invest in a new hub for educational policy and research that serves New Mexico’s schools and communities — aligning inquiry, data, and action to improve student outcomes statewide. (allocation TBD).


Early Childhood Education & Care Faculty Endowment

Support a required match to state funding to recruit, retain, and support exceptional faculty in early childhood education — ensuring high-quality preparation for the educators of our youngest learners.

STEM Education Initiatives

Preparing teachers to educate New Mexicans to be competitive for jobs at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sandia Labs, Los Alamos National Lab and for other opportunities across the nation.


College of Education and Human Sciences Clinics and Labs Fund

Support equipment upgrades and safety improvements in Nutrition & Dietetics, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Counseling — enhancing student learning, research, and community-based services.


Project: Recruit, Retain, Graduate 

Remove barriers to enrollment, graduation, and licensure by providing emergency support for application fees, background checks, testing, and other student needs that fall outside of traditional financial aid.


College of Education and Human Sciences Native American Scholarship

Provide tuition and fee support for Native American students enrolled in any program within the College — helping sustain pathways to educational and professional success.


Leroy and Dora Ortiz Bilingual Teacher Education Scholarship

Empower future bilingual educators while honoring the history, language, and cultural roots of New Mexico communities. This scholarship supports students committed to equity through language and heritage education.


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