Adrian Madera-Maldonado

BA Management Information Systems

Emiliano Benito Maestas

BA Secondary education/social studies

Going to miss the class and the siting in the student section and have fun...... Once a CHICANO LOBO always a CHICANO LOBO....GRACIAS GENTE....

Cinthia Márquez

BS Family & Child Studies, Early Childhood Multicultural Education Licensure

We were the class that went through a pandemic during our studies! But yet, we prevailed and made it through the end! ¡Con ganas y fortaleza todo se puede!

Aidan Martinez

BS Biology, Minor Psychology

My unique perspective frames a simple personal philosophy, in that I think I represent anyone who’s got a heartbeat. I stand for the individual and every human alive. A mantra I hold dear to my heart and promoted by my mentor - ‘Do the best until you know better and when you know better, do better’ - reflects how the best of my experiences and the excellence of my fellow Lobos help our community become more daring and innovative.

Alyssa Ann Martinez

BS Dual Licensure Special Education and Elementary Education

I want to become a teacher to change mindsets. I want my students to know that I believe in them and that no matter where they come from, they can be anything they set their mind to. I strongly believe I will inspire the next generations to come because all it takes is one person to make a difference.

Crystal Vanessa Martinez

BA Psychology and Spanish

Lo que se aprende con placer, nunca se olvida. Les agradezco a mis papás, esposo, y familia por su apoyo! No pudiera lograr este sueño sin su ayuda y apoyo incondicional. Este logro es para mis padres, los amo!

Elizabeth Sarai Martinez

Certificate in education Early childhood Education

This country gave me the opportunity that I never imagined being able to do.

Emilio David Martinez

BS Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics

Buy the ticket, Take the ride

Liliana Martinez

BS Double Major in Criminology and Spanish. Minor in Military Science

Being both Mexican and Chicana and coming from a small town of Espanola New Mexico, I am truly proud to represent my hometown and U.S Army. I hope to inspire those to never stop dreaming and say it is possible to achieve an education and possible to be a Scholar from the Raza.

Marteena F Martinez

BA Secondary Spanish Education

Audriana Susana Martinez

BA International Studies (Conflict, Peace & Diplomacy) and Psychology

I am extremely proud of each and every one of us who have finished our time here at UNM through all the trials and tribulations we may have faced. I am honored to be a part of this amazing group of graduates, whom I wish all the best in our lives and careers ahead!

Cameron Martinez

BA Criminology

It always seems impossible until it's done. Congratulation class of 2021

Savannah Angelique Martinez

BA Elementary Education Language Arts

Diana Darlene Martinez-Nava

BA Spanish with a minor in Chemistry

Congrats to everyone y todo pa'lante!

Samuel Alan McCarson

AA Early childhood education

I enjoyed my time at UNM Taos I couldnt have done it with out the support of my family

Emilio Antonio Medina

BA Film and Digital Arts

Enjoy the little things. You’ll cherish them for life.

Elizabeth Araceli Medina-Romero

BS Anthropology and Psychology

Elizabeth Medina-Romero is a first generation Mexican immigrant that spent her time doing research. As a McNair Scholar Elizabeth plans to publish her undergraduate research and go to Graduate school where she can continue her education and receive a Ph.D

Samantha Katrina Méndez

BME Music Education with Instrumental Concentration

As a first gen student, I hope to be an example and leader for my family and friends. Go Lobos!

Marcela Mendoza

BA Spanish, Communications

"Hemos luchado mucho para estudiar y graduarnos, pero lo irónico de todo esto es que... hoy empieza la verdadera lucha." - Desconocido

Joseline Mendoza

BA Interdisciplinary Arts focused in Theater and Dance

Jenny Mendoza-Badiila

BA Human Resources

I am blessed to attend college. I love coming to UNM and learning; and although it will be sad leaving UNM, the bright side is that education won't end there, it will continue for a lifetime.

Alyssa Marie Meyer

BA Psychology

Ana Paula Milan

BA in Economics and BS in Statistics

Never forget where you come from. Be proud of your background and who you are. We did it Class of 2021!

Karina Celeste Miramontes

BS Population Health

Karina Miramontes

BS Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition

All things are possible through God.

Jack V Mishos

BA Psychology

"When life isn't going right, go left."

Alexis J Molina

BA Psychology with a minor in Chicano studies

Esperanza Angelica Molina

BA Psychology

RJ Joseph Montaño

BS Emergency Medical Services

Our culture is what sets us apart. Be proud of who we are.

Josselin Alejandra Montellano

BA Psychology, Spanish

¡Si se pudo! Esto va para toda mi familia y para toda mi gente que siempre confio en mi, gracias por siempre estar a pesar de cada obstaculo lo logramos. Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try!! Soy capaz, soy fuerte, soy invencible, soy mujer.

Adrianna Montoya

BA Sociology & Political Science

Selina Allie Montoya

BS Biochemistry

I am so thankful to my family for all of their love and support throughout my educational career. And thank you to all my friends I made a long the way for sharing these amazing four years with me!

Karla Morales

BA Psychology

Every ending leads to a new beginning, I love my dogs!

Andrea Natalie Moreno

BA Psychology

There is nothing better in the world than having people who support you every step of the way. This ones for my daughter, who is my biggest source of motivation and for my parents, who are my biggest support system. Gracias por todo mamá y papá, lo amo!

Briana Chloe Alexis Moreno

BFA Art Studio with emphasis in Photography

Congratulations! We made it despite the difficulties that the current pandemic presented; During our remaining years at UNM, we were challenged with rewiring what we were accustomed to. Life lesson one accomplished: "How to roll with the punches". So here's to a new chapter. Cheers. I also wanted to take the time to thank all my family members who supported me during my schooling. Thank you Mom! Thank you Grandpa! Thank you Christy, Ethan, Kika, Grandma Lecha, Grandpa Johnny (1928-2019), Monte and Welita (1959-2019). All glory to God ! Proverbs 16:9.

Jaysen E. Moreno

BA Speech and Hearing Sciences & Spanish

Bobbi Celina Morris

BS Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Human Development and Family Relations

Family and friends, thank you for your unconditional love and support throughout this chapter of my life. As this door closes, I am eager for the next one to open as I continue my educational pursuit. Thank you to my loving parents, grandparents, sister, tías y tíos, and all of my primos! I love you all. Thank you to everyone who has guided me and prepared me, and to all who have taken a special part in the woman I am becoming. You are loved.

Anahi Aracely Muñoz

BA Criminology Minor: Psychology and Communication

Le quiero agradecer a mis compañeros y maestros que siempre me brindaron su apoyo durante mi tiempo académico en la Universidad de Nuevo Mexico. También, estoy muy agradecida de haber tenido el apoyo de mis padres, familiares, y amigos durante mi larga carrera.

Ariana Muñoz

BA Psychology

Paloma Nefthaly Munoz-Neri

BS Family & Child Studies & Spanish

WE DID IT! After so many joys and struggles we are finally graduating. Thank you to my CAMP familia and El Centro for all your support. However, the biggest thanks I have to give is to my family, gracias mami y papi for everything you did to help get here. Esto es para ustedes! Los Amo! – Paloma Munoz-Neri

Joshua Sergio Murillo

BS Global and National Security

Mara Vianey Murillo

BBA Accounting

Be persistent, be strong, and be proud in your continuous effort to chase the American dream. Remember where you came from and focus on where you are going. This is just the beginning!

Lesley Ayleen Nevárez-Casas

BS Medical Laboratory Sciences

Para mis papás, abuelos y hermanos. ¡Lo logramos!

Jaiden Elise Norton

BS Mechanical Engineering

"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own" - Michelle Obama

Hailey Elisabeth Nuñez

BA Criminology

Vianca Brissa Nunez-Andrade

BA Concentration in Language Arts & TESOL endorsement

Faith Ellen Jean Olvera

AA Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement

Congrats to the 2021 graduates of the University of New Mexico, I'm glad I got to graduate with all you lovely students. Experiencing online learning was hectic! Never have I been so stressed about trying to learn something on my own in my own household, instead of a classroom where I'm face to face with my professor. But you have to get through a storm to get to the rainbow, right? I'm glad I got that stressful experience with online learning and now I know how to organize my sleeping schedule and mentality to get the grades I need. Continuing on with more education and knowledge, I hope we all have amazing futures with the degrees we are conquering for! Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Jonathan Lee Ortega

BS Nuclear Engineering/ Interest in Thermal Hydraulics

Pretty fun

Michael Ortega

BS Psychology

2020 was a weird year for all of us.

Adela Odileth Ortega-Bojorquez

BA Accounting

Auriella Ortiz

BA Communications

Thank you to all the support I have received throughout the years, I have struggled everyday but I am finally proud of myself! No matter how much I struggled, I found that drive and can live my best life! You can make something of your life. It just depends on your drive.” – Eminem

Consuelo Ortiz

BFA Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography

We did it! It’s been a rough few semesters but we have been able to make it through! We should be proud of ourselves!

Katrina Marie Ortiz

BA English/Professional Writing & Rhetoric

Yvette Ortiz

BA Film and Digital Arts concentration in Film Production

Arthur Eric Daniel Pacheco

BS Family and Child Studies

I would like to thank all of my friends and family for helping me reach this milestone in my life! I am humbled and blessed to receive my degree. I cannot wait to use my degree to impact young minds in my community!

Devin Pacheco

BA Economics & East Asian Studies

The journey has only just begun

Josephine Danielle Padilla

AA General studies

I am happy for the accomplishments that have been made and is made true with this degree.

Noemi Padilla

BS Dental Hygiene

Daisy Karina Palacios

BBA Marketing

Its been a fun ride at UNM and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way! #Classof2021

Perla Valeria Palomino

BA Architecture, School Architecture Planning

I am really grateful for being part of the percentage of Mexican Americans that graduate college, I believe that the way towards a better future is through education. As a graduate student I feel the duty of using my knowledge and opportunities to represent out m community for a better future towards the ones that couldn’t make it here and are not heard. El mexicano puede doblarse, humillarse, «agacharse» pero no «rajarse», esto es, permitir que el mundo exterior penetre en su intimidad (Octavio Paz).

Denise A Parra

BA Criminology

Brandon Parrado

BA Liberal Arts

Party with the boys, wake up with the men

Andrea Alejandra Pasmay

BS Biology, Minor in Chemistry

If three years ago someone would have told me that I would be where I am now, I would have laughed. Yet here I am 3143 miles away from home with a whole new life, friends that turned into family and a whole set of new dreams. I am super excited for what the future holds. Life all comes down to a few moments. This is one of them!

Andrea Lynne Patterson

BS Community Health Education

Arlin Francisco Pedregon Quezada

BS Computer Science and Sociology (double major)

Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table.

Tamer Zachary Peña

BA Interpersonal Communication with double minor in Chemistry and Psychology

“As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.” ― Hippocrates

Edith Peña Cardenas

BS Major in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts. Minor/Endorsement in Bilingual Education

We did it! I'd like to say a big thank you to all my friends and family for supporting me. I couldn't have it done with you all.

Mario Antonio Peña Muñoz

BA Spanish & BS Biology

I want to thank my parents for their support and for giving their all for me to achieve my goals.

Jaylene Pereyra

BS Population health

El que lucha puede, esto nunca hubiera sido possible sin mis padres. No solamente es mi logro, pero el de mi familia también❤️

Vanessa B Pereyra

BS Medical Laboratory Science

This journey seemed so long and we had only just begun, however we made it together and finally finished. Good luck on all your future endeavors!!

Gabriela Perez

BA Languages

Coming to UNM from such a small town was terrifying. I know that the high school version of me would be so proud of everything I overcame throughout my time here. Being a first-gen college student was very challenging but seeing the smile on my mom's face has made everything absolutely worth it.

Lauren Michelle Perez

BS Pharmaceutical Sciences

Zachery M Perez

BA History and Political Science, with a minor in Classics

"Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris. Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior." - Catullus

Sairis Lizbeth Perez-Gomez

BA Community Transformation & Placemaking

Gracias para este communidad! I would not have been able to reach this goal without my friends and fellow Lobos.

Monica Ponce

BA Psychology

Es un privilegio, derecho, y orgullo el haber completado esta meta. Ser inmigrante y dar el ejemplo a nuestra comunidades un deber para mi. ¡Si se puede! Gracias a mi familia por apoyarme! Le decido mis esfuerzos a mis hijos que amo!

Stephanie Maria Portillo

BA Psychology

Congratulations to the class of 2021! I wish you all luck in your careers. Enjoy life and do things that make you happy! -Stephanie

Tatiana Mae Prieto

BA Double major in Political Science and Chicana/Chicano Studies/ concentration in intersectional politics and social movements

Sarah Maria Quevedo

BA Chicana Chicano Studies/Intersectional Politics and Social Movements

As a first generation student this degree is to show the institution and my peers that women of color like me can make it in a system not built for us.