Ellis School of Business Leadership

One class period worth of our beautiful Albuquerque sky!

ICYMI over the weekend, @UNMEllis received the largest gift in @UNM history from Gail and Jim Ellis. Jim is a @UNMLoboMGolf alum making the Lobos proud. 🐺⛳️

@ProfBenavidez @AidenJimenez6 @UNM The inclusion of “Business Leadership” was especially meaningful to the Ellis family. It reflects their belief in the kinds of roles and opportunities our students can achieve, from leading organizations and launching businesses to making an impact in their communities.

@AidenJimenez6 @UNM I agree. My best guess is that the donors wanted “leadership” in the name. Can’t say no to that.

In recognition of a $30 million gift from James and Gail Ellis, the Anderson School of Management will be renamed The James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership. This is the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in @UNM history. news.unm.edu/news/universit…

@abrazomack @UNM You graduated from Anderson, which will always be part of your story. Going forward, all alumni are proudly part of The James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership community, so yes, you can absolutely call yourself an Ellis alum.

@UNM So for us graduates.. did we graduate from Anderson or Ellis? Asking for some friends.

A huge moment of transformation for our business school. Read more: bit.ly/42YeBBU

@MJAvila815 We’re incredibly excited for what this means for our students and for New Mexico’s future!

@UNMEllis Absolutely amazing!

UNM has received the largest gift in its 135-year history. Gail and Jim Ellis have committed $30 million to rename the business school, The James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership, advancing student opportunity and NM’s economic future. More at: bit.ly/42YeBBU

@sydneyzanon @ProfBenavidez @UNM We’ll be using a few versions depending on the context. The full official name is The James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership, but you’ll also see shorter versions like UNM Ellis School of Business Leadership and simply UNM Ellis.

@ProfBenavidez @UNM They couldn’t have just done The Ellis School of Business? This name sounds terrible 🫩

Our Anderson student leaders represented the school during UNM Day at the State Legislature. It was a great day connecting with leaders across New Mexico and sharing the impact of our students and programs.

We’re announcing the 2026 Anderson Hall of Fame and Young Alumni honorees. Meet the honorees and get inspired: business.unm.edu/news/highlight…

Grad school on your mind? We’ve got answers. Join How to Apply to Graduate School 101 and get clarity on the application process. Jan. 29 | Noon–1 p.m. ZOOM Fee waiver for attendees RSVP: go-unm.my.salesforce-sites.com/events#/esr?ei…

Anderson students are taking learning beyond the classroom. BBA students Ananya Mulakala and Elizabeth Kent attended the International Business Today Conference in NYC, connecting with peers from around the world and business leaders shaping the future. bit.ly/3LARqss

Welcome back to campus. Start the semester by reconnecting at Anderson Welcome Week next week. Student orgs, peer connections, resume help, and snacks included. January 26 & 27 | MCM Living Room

2016 at Anderson! Different outfits, very different filters. But what hasn’t changed? Hard-working students, faculty, and staff showing up every day.

Season’s greetings from Anderson! May your holidays be filled with warmth, reflection, and light. Thank you for being part of our community! Our offices will be closed Dec. 24–Jan. 4 and reopen Jan. 5.

One last grad post… we promise 🎓 We’re still so proud of our Lobos! Plus, we just added even more ceremony photos to our OneDrive gallery. Check our graduation landing page to find your moment on stage.

Convocation is powered by the incredible Anderson staff and student leaders who guide guests, support graduates and keep everything running smoothly. Special thanks to coordinators Olivia Mercado and Kate Kennedy for leading this amazing effort. Read more: business.unm.edu/news/highlight…

Proud to recognize our 2025 Convocation banner carriers, selected for earning the highest GPAs at UNM Anderson. Graduate: Mahmood Behnampour, Master of Accounting Undergraduate: Brian Farrell, BBA Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.

Grateful to alumna Maribeth Thornton, Ph.D., MBA, Chief Nursing Officer at UNM Hospital, and graduate speaker Alminda Brundyn, dual master’s graduate in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics and Project Management, for sharing their insight and perspective at Convocation

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! More than 200 students crossed the stage at The Pit as we celebrated with friends and family. 🎓 Watch the ceremony and explore photos, videos, and more from the celebration: business.unm.edu/current-studen…

Anderson Convocation is live! Watch and cheer on our grads. 🐺 youtube.com/live/g2HjUTgoS…

It’s almost time. Anderson Convocation begins at The Pit at 4 p.m. Tune in and celebrate with us: youtube.com/live/g2HjUTgoS…