UNM Law Dean Under Fire Over Diversity Concerns

A growing coalition of alumni, community advocates, and legal organizations is demanding the University of New Mexico School of Law’s Dean Camille Carey not be renewed, citing a troubling decline in local applicants and a lack of Native American representation. With nearly a third of incoming classes in 2026 and 2027 coming from out of state, critics say the school’s direction has shifted away from its regional roots. Groups including the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association, ACLU of New Mexico, and UNM’s Graduate and Professional Student Association are urging Provost Barbara Rodriguez to reject the contract renewal — a decision expected within days that could reshape the future of legal education in the state. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/086925b864e4a3b0