LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University, located in Las Vegas, recently received its first-ever research institution designation. This, after they recently announced they'd be offering their first doctoral program in the spring.

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"In order to do higher-level work, you have to do research," NMHU Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Grants, and Contracts and Graduate Dean Dr. Ian Williamson said. "In order to advance knowledge, you h

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