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UNM has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis, a 1968 alumnus, will transform the University's business school into The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership, expand opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico's economic future for generations to come.

Read more about the gift's impact, the new name for our business school and the support of The Anderson Family.

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Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

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