Building Bridges in U.S.–Mexico Higher Education
Advancing partnerships in research, innovation, and student exchange across borders
In August 2025, I represented the University of New Mexico at a high-level dialogue with Mexico’s Secretaría de Ciencia, Innovación y Humanidades (SECIHTI) in Mexico City. SECIHTI brought together international higher education leaders to ask a simple but ambitious question: how can U.S. universities contribute to Mexico’s bold national priorities?
The agenda covered everything from public health challenges such as diabetes and obesity, to sustainable agriculture, semiconductors, and the creation of Mexico’s first electric vehicle, the Olinia. Other priorities included unmanned aircraft, earth observation systems, river remediation, and traditions of Mexican humanism.
Being part of this conversation gave me the chance to do what I do best: help build bridges between U.S. higher education and Mexico’s national goals. Collaboration at this level is not only possible, it is essential.
In the spotlight…
At SECIHTI, I spoke on how universities can contribute to Mexico’s strategic priorities. Being at the table was more than symbolic. It gave me the opportunity to position UNM as a collaborator in shaping ideas and action.
“Mexico is one of UNM’s most important areas of engagement. Together with Dr. Nicole Tami, I represented the University of New Mexico in high-level meetings with SECIHTI and Mexican partners to advance collaboration on national priorities.”
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.