The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced today that President Garnett S. Stokes, the University’s 23rd president and the first woman to hold the position, will retire in July 2026. Read President Stokes’ Message to the UNM Community. UNM President Garnett S. StokesEight Years of ImpactSince joining UNM in March 2018, President Stokes has guided the University through a period of growth, innovation, and statewide impact. – President Stokes launched a successful long-term strategic framework shaping the University’s campus ethos, teaching, research, healthcare, and economic missions. President Stokes will continue to oversee these efforts and advance UNM’s mission until her retirement takes effect in July 2026.