Our Mission

The Global Education Office (GEO) is dedicated to fostering a globally engaged university community by promoting international education, cross-cultural understanding, and preparing students, faculty, and staff to thrive in an interconnected world.

We achieve this by:

  • Facilitating Campus Internationalization: Integrating global perspectives into curricula, research, and campus life to enrich the academic environment.
  • Forging Strategic Partnerships: Establishing and nurturing collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, and organizations worldwide to enhance educational mobility and research opportunities.
  • Recruiting and Supporting International Students: Attracting a diverse international student body and offering services such as admissions assistance, immigration advising, orientation programs, and cultural integration into campus and community life.
  • Advancing Student Mobility: Providing comprehensive advising and support for students pursuing study abroad, including domestic and international exchange programs, internships, and service-learning experiences.
  • Offering English Language Programs: Delivering high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction through the Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC) to support academic and professional development.
  • Supporting Faculty Engagement: Assisting faculty in developing and leading international courses, collaborative virtual exchanges, and research initiatives that contribute to global scholarship.
  • Developing Global Certificate Programs: Creating non-credit, short-term, high-impact programs tailored to the academic and professional interests of our international collaborators.
  • Hosting Cultural Events and Initiatives: Organizing events like International Education Week and the International Festival to celebrate the cultural diversity on our campus and promote global awareness within the UNM community.

Through these efforts, GEO strives to empower the UNM community to engage meaningfully with global challenges and opportunities, fostering an inclusive, multi-cultural society.