New Mexico Highlands University gets STEM funding

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) – Students seeking science and other similar degrees at New Mexico Highlands University will have more support toward completing their studies thanks to a nearly $3 million grant.
The university says the five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students who enter the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math – collectively known as STEM.
Those working toward careers as seconda