BS, Dental Hygiene
Nayelli Acosta
BS Dental Hygiene
BA, Media Studies
Alexiss Elisabeth Adams
BA Media Studies
Happy to have completed this milestone in life, and grateful to enjoy the moment with you all.
BS, Biology, second major in Spanish, Designation in Honors College
Maite Aguirre
BS Biology, second major in Spanish, Designation in Honors College
BA, Psychology
Myriam Alexis Alcantar Rama
BA Psychology
BA, American Studies/ Peace Studies/ Race and Social Justice
Justin Ray Allen
BA American Studies/ Peace Studies/ Race and Social Justice
Through the interdisciplinary field of American Studies, I have discovered my purpose in Transformative Justice as an alternative approach to criminalization and perpetual punishment. My path to Transformative Justice has been informed by the impact of state violence and my experience as a Peer Educator within the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC). I am inspired by restorative justice practices and non-violent communication as solutions to social problems.
BA, Liberal Arts / Music Business Management
Romeo C Alonzo
BA Liberal Arts / Music Business Management
I am excited to take my talent and UNM education and attain a Law Degree to advocate for our relatives from the south being held in cages against their will.
BS, Exercise Science with Double Major in Spanish; Nursing
Lizette Amaya
BS Exercise Science with Double Major in Spanish; Nursing
No matter how long or how hard the journey was, we finally did it! Congratulations Class of 2021!
BBA, General Management
Noel Rosemarie Apodaca
BBA General Management
"She believed she could, so she did."
BS, Biology
Cisco Aragon
BS Biology
I am honored to be a first generation graduate in my family and I could not have done this without my strong support group. I want to thank my parents, girlfriend, friends, and family and I hope I continue to make you all proud.
BA, Major in History / Concentration in American History and African American Studies
Nicholas Arellano
BA Major in History / Concentration in American History and African American Studies
If the Mind can CONCEIVE IT and my Heart can BELIEVE IT than I CAN ACHIEVE IT - Muhammad Ali
BA, Liberal Arts Minor Psychology
Belinda Risa Arguello
BA Liberal Arts Minor Psychology
Anything that is worth having never comes easy. Congratulations to the class of 2021!
BBA, Management Information System
Luis Alejandro Armendariz
BBA Management Information System
BA, Marketing Management
Blanca Armenta Lopez
BA Marketing Management
No fue fácil, pero lo logramos.
BS, Population health
Kayla Miricle Armijo
BS Population health
BA, Political Science & Chicanx Studies
Janelle Astorga Ramos
BA Political Science & Chicanx Studies
I couldn't have done this without the support of my family and community, I appreciate you all. This is for the Raza.
BA, Elementary Education
Isabel Christina Atencio
BA Elementary Education
I am 100% Hispanic, but my whole life many people did not believe me and told me it was because I "don't look like it". Ever since I have come back to my roots here in New Mexico for college I have felt a close connection to my family and culture. I am grateful for choosing UNM for college because it has been an amazing four years with people and programs that support me, my family, and my culture.
BA, Marketing
Teanna Marie Baca
BA Marketing
BS, Nutrition
Esmeralda Barajas
BS Nutrition
Congratulations Class of 2021! May this be the beginning to a bright and successful future for us all and may we continue to grow in all aspects of our lives.
BA, Instructional Technology
Eric Matthew Barros
BA Instructional Technology
It has been my life long dream to graduate from the University of New Mexico. It has taken me the last ten years of hard work and dedication, but it is my hope that this accomplishment might inspire others to follow suit.
BS, Biology
Karina Andrea Bayardo
BS Biology
BA, Criminology
Rodolfo Daniel Becerril
BA Criminology
A million thanks to El Centro for giving us the space, meals and resources
BS, Entrepreneurship
Marquis Dominic Beltran
BS Entrepreneurship
Being able to attend school during this Covid-19 pandemic has definitely been challenging. At a time when it seemed like it would be easier to remain stagnant and wait to continue pursuing an in-person education, we all had to adapt to online learning in order to proceed. Many challenges were faced as students and school staff acclimated to the unforeseen situation. What was to be a 14-day quarantine, prolonged into a year and an unknown expiration date. Throughout this circumstance, I adapted and persevered to obtain my degree and make my RAZA proud.
BA Business Administration w/ a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Spanish
Diana Laura Beltran Chavarria
BA Business Administration w/ a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Spanish
No fue fácil, pero lo logramos! Estoy feliz por lo lejos que hemos llegado y ahora, después de muchas noches de insomnio, finalmente podemos sentirnos orgullosos de nosotros mismos porque logramos nuestro objetivo. Gracias a mis padres por sus palabras y a todos a los que me ayudaron a llegar a este momento.
BA, Biology
Nahomi Betancourt
BA Biology
We did it! Class of 2021! This year has been a crazy one with Covid and everything, but despite the challenges we have faced we have made it to the greatest part of college! Graduation is a privilege and I am so excited to be given the opportunity to go to school! I wish everyone the best wishes for your future and I am proud to be a Lobo!
BS, Electrical Engineering / Optoelectronics
Sydney Lynn Billingsley
BS Electrical Engineering / Optoelectronics
It has been a long journey, but we finally made it!
BS, Biochemistry and Spanish
Benjamin Brian Blanco
BS Biochemistry and Spanish
¡Por fin! Después de varios años de trabajo intensivo, hemos llegado a nuestra graduación. De aquí, unos seguiremos estudiando con diferentes propósitos y unos empezaremos a trabajar usando nuestra educación ya lograda. ¡De cualquier manera, FELICIDADES A TODOS Y QUE VIVA LA RAZA!
BA, Elementary Education with a Language Arts concentration
Savannah J Brewer
BA Elementary Education with a Language Arts concentration
I’m very grateful for everyone who supported me on this journey and all the opportunities I’ve been given here at UNM. Go Lobos and class of 2021!
BA, Sociology
Anita Delaphina Briody-Pavlik
BA Sociology
Congratulations everyone!
BA, English Studies, Spanish
Abigail Aubriana Bromley
BA English Studies, Spanish
It's okay to not be okay. Don't let the world knock you down for taking a moment to breathe.
BSN, Nursing
Syndee Brunacini
BSN Nursing
We walked through the fire... now we get to shine!
BBA, Finance
Alexander James Burwinkle
BBA Finance
I've enjoyed the past 4 years, meeting some of my best friends along the way. Always a Lobo, Woof Woof.
BA, Intercultural Communication
Marisa Laura C de Baca
BA Intercultural Communication
Not only did we make it through covid we made it to graduation!
BSN, Nursing
Maritza Elvia Cabrera
BSN Nursing
BS, Applied Mathematics
Luis C Calderon
BS Applied Mathematics
I am grateful for the opportunities that El Centro has provided for me throughout my time at the University of New Mexico. Being a part of CAMP and El Puente has helped shape my future career goals and aspirations, and I can’t thank everyone enough for their dedication to Raza students. I hope that everyone continues to strive for their goals and I hope everyone gets to where they want to be!
BS, Nursing
Anjelica Victoria Caldwell
BS Nursing
BS, English Language Arts
Alesia Renee Camacho
BS English Language Arts
It is with great honor and privilege to join the realm of education, as a latina woman. I look forward to meeting the students that will impact my life in this prosperous career!
BA, Spanish Concentration with Bilingual Endorsement and TESOL minor
Karla Judith Campos
BA Spanish Concentration with Bilingual Endorsement and TESOL minor
BA, Architecture
Alesandra Candelaria
BA Architecture
BA, Psychology
Cayla Raye Carr
BA Psychology
BA, Psychology
Julissa Carrera
BA Psychology
BS, Community Health Education, Health Exercise & Sports Sci
Kianna Rae Casias
BS Community Health Education, Health Exercise & Sports Sci
Viva la Mujer Que Lucha
BS, Exercise Science
Adela Carolina Castaneda
BS Exercise Science
Quiero darle gracias a Dios y a mi familia por permitirme cumplir esta gran meta. Desde chica, mis padres me enseñaron que con esfuerzo y perseverancia los sueños se alcanzan. Le doy gracias a mis padres por apoyarme y guiarme por cada camino que me trajo hasta aquí. También le doy gracias a Dios por ser mi interminable fortaleza. Felicito a todos por alcanzar este gran designio.
BA, Environmental Planning and Design, Landscape Architecture Concentration
Alyssa Mia Castañon
BA Environmental Planning and Design, Landscape Architecture Concentration
Congratulations, Class of 2021, for pursuing new possibilities and achieving through a uniquely challenging time. Here's to a brighter tomorrow!
BA, Double major in Sociology and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Angeles Rubi Castorena
BA Double major in Sociology and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Todo este trabajo espara mi gente, mi raza.
BS, Exercise Science, Health Exercise & Sports Sci
Laura Elena Castro Herrera
BS Exercise Science, Health Exercise & Sports Sci
Hace mucho tiempo veía esta meta como algo inalcanzable, ¡Pero finalmente lo logre, lo logramos!
AA, Pre Family & Child Studies, Individual Fam Comm Educ IFCE
Vanessa Ann Chacon
AA Pre Family & Child Studies, Individual Fam Comm Educ IFCE
BA, Economics and Spanish, Minor in Management
Priscilla Chacon
BA Economics and Spanish, minor in management
Aveces lloré, Aveces dudé, pero nunca me raje. Para mi familia que llegaron con nada y me lo dieron todo.
BS, Language Arts with Bilingual Education endorsement
Shellie De Gloria Chacon-Rivera
BS Language Arts with Bilingual Education endorsement
So proud of everyone for accomplishing so much this year! Lo logramos! I’d like to thank my family and friends por ayudarme a seguir mis sueños. Lo logré mama, esta es para ti!
BA, Criminology
Bailey Chavez
BA Criminology
BME, Music Education
Gilbert Joseph Chavez
BME Music Education
There is a song in the heart of every child. It's our job to listen. It's our job to make it heard.
BBA, Business Administration/Marketing
Jacob Chavez
BBA Business Administration/Marketing
BBA, Business Administration
Karen Jean Chavez
BBA Business Administration
Dedicated to my Mom Retiree City Gov. Public Housing Auth. Proj. Mngr; My 2 kids/adults earned their Bachelors Degree.
BA, Health, Medicine, and Human Values II
Maritza Chavez
BA Health, Medicine, and Human Values II
BA, Criminology
Nichole Dominique Chavez
BA Criminology
You Are Braver Than You Believe, Stronger Than You Seem, And Smarter Thank You Think
BS, Evolutionary Anthropology/ Criminology
Analisa Jennie Marie Chavez
BS Evolutionary Anthropology/ Criminology
It doesn’t matter what timeline other people are on as long as you work hard for you and get it done on your time. Be proud of what it took to get where you are and graduating not how long it took to get there (:
BA, Business Administration / Marketing and Operations
Martín Chavez-Borjas
BA Business Administration/Marketing and Operations
For many of us, this accomplishment is a result of someone else's sacrifice. That sacrifice will forever be the foundation of our resilience. Te quiero tanto, mamá. ¡Lo logramos!
BA, Secondary Education/Social Studies
Nick Allan Christman
BA Secondary Education/Social Studies
I don't know everything. I just know what I know.
BA, Secondary Education, concentration in Spanish and minor in TESOL
Madai Cisneros Cordero
BA Secondary Education, concentration in Spanish and minor in TESOL
Persiste, vas a salir adelante en todo, porque Dios está contigo.
BA, Latin American Studies
Edgar Iram Corona Castañeda
BA Latin American Studies
BA, English Language Arts
Esli Semei Corral
BA English Language Arts
Through the hardships that we face today, we have learned to persevere and be resilient. This past year has shown us that we can be unstoppable and reach towards our achievements in life.
BS, Biology (minor: Chemistry) and Medical Laboratory Science
Natalie Sherece Correa
BS Biology (minor: Chemistry) and Medical Laboratory Science
"Whether or not you reach your goals in life depends entirely on how well you prepare for them and how badly you want them" ~ Ronald McNair
BS, BSED-ELED-Mathematics-Bilingual and TESOL
Rocio Susana Cuevas
BS BSED-ELED-Mathematics-Bilingual and TESOL
BA, American Studies
Madeline Marie D'Arezzo
BA American Studies
Let's congratulate ourselves on achieving something that is difficult during normal circumstances, but we did this during unusual times. Awesome job class of 2021!
BA, Technology & Training
Jamaal L Davis
BA Technology & Training
BS, Athletic Training
Keliana Chrystene de Neef
BS Athletic Training
I've taken the long, stressful, scenic route and it was completely worth it. I've FINALLY made it!
BA, Liberal arts
Mayra Delgado
BA Liberal arts
BA, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Patricia Ann Dentinger
BA Speech and Hearing Sciences
BA, Business Administration / General Management
Brenda Lizbeth Dominguez
BA Business Administration/General Management
As a Mexican-American, there is nothing better than making your parents proud. Not only did we do this for them but we also did it for ourselves. It is now time for the next chapter in our lives. Until next time, fellow graduates. Congratulations to us, all.
BS, Human development and wellness
Karla D Dominguez
BS Human development and wellness
BA, Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Studies
Maria Jaqueline Dominguez
BA Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Studies
"If an opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" -Milton Berle
BS Psychology
Jade Ashley Dukeminier
BS Psychology
BS, Major in Psychology, minor is chemistry and spanish
Paulina Duran
BS Major in Psychology, minor is chemistry and spanish
I was a New Student Orientation Leader, Lobo Spirit Volunteer Coordinator, LoboTHON high school dance marathon co-chair, LoboTHON morale committee member, Chi Omega, Mortar Board Senior Society and Hanging of the Greens co-chair, CE volunteer, and I studied abroad in Spain.
BA, Elementary education, language arts, teaching English to other language speakers
Ivet Duran-Reyes
BA Elementary education, language arts, teaching English to other language speakers
We made it!