UNM President Garnett S. Stokes to deliver annual address

University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes will deliver her annual University-wide address on Monday, March 23, at 11 a.m. in Keller Hall, at UNM's Center for the Arts. The event is similar previous State of the University addresses, except that this year she will be joined by her executive leadership team to discuss the future of UNM.

Titled Opportunities Ahead: A conversation about the future of UNM, Stokes will reflect on what UNM has achieved over the last year. Afterward, she will sit with Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration Teresa Costantinidis, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences & CEO of UNM Health System Dr. Michael Richards, and interim Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodriguez to discuss the priorities and opportunities for UNM through the transition to the next presidential administration.

In addition to the in-person event at Keller Hall, the speech will be streamed on the President's website and also on UNM's YouTube channel. The hybrid format allows the president to update the campus community in-person and also those who may be unable to attend.

In 2025, Stokes announced her plan to retire in July 2026. A presidential search continues to find the 24th president of UNM. During her tenure, Stokes has guided the University through a period of growth, innovation and statewide impact. Highlights of her tenure include:

• UNM 2040: Opportunity Defined
• Grand Challenges Initiative
• Student Success and Enrollment
• Research Excellence
• Economic Development
• Health Care Access and Workforce
• Athletics
• Physical Transformation & Development of Campus

To read more about these highlights, visit UNM President Garnett Stokes announces retirement.

For more information about Stokes and to stream the speech, visit the UNM President's website.