UNM Introduces Dr. Steve Goldstein as 24th President, Outlines Key Priorities
UNM's 24th President, Dr. Steve Goldstein, was introduced to the media during a press conference on the Albuquerque campus. Goldstein, a physician-scientist and higher education leader from UC Irvine, outlined his priorities for the university, which include student safety, affordability,…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 30, 2026 — The University of New Mexico (UNM) has introduced its 24th President, Dr. Steve Goldstein, to the media. The introduction took place during a press conference held on the Albuquerque campus.
Dr. Goldstein comes to UNM with a background as a physician-scientist and a leader in higher education. Previously, he held a position at the University of California, Irvine.
During the press conference, Dr. Goldstein shared his initial priorities for the university. These key areas of focus include:
- Student safety
- Affordability
- Economic development
- Creating a health grid
In addition to outlining his strategic vision for UNM, Dr. Goldstein also provided an update on the university’s capital campaign. He noted that the campaign has reached the halfway point towards its overall goal.
Further details regarding the implementation of these priorities and the specifics of the capital campaign were not provided in this summary.
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