How to Find Chapters, Groups, and Affinity Networks on UNM Alumni Connect

UNM Alumni Connect organizes its alumni communities under a Chapters & Groups section in the main navigation, with additional identity-based and interest-based networks listed alongside it. If you are looking for a regional chapter, a shared-interest group, or a network tied to a specific alumni identity, the site's navigation is the fastest route: open Chapters & Groups, then scan the sub-items for the community that matches your location, interest, or affiliation. The same navigation area also links to Social Media Directory, which is where you follow a group's day-to-day activity.

Where chapters and groups live in the navigation

The site's menu structure places community-finding tools in a few related spots:

• Chapters & Groups — the main hub, containing All Chapters & Groups as the full listing.
• Resources For Lobos — a broader section that also surfaces affinity and special-interest groups.
• Social Media Directory — listed under Chapters & Groups, for following groups on social platforms.
• Alumni Directory and Find Fellow Lobos/Update Your Info — separate tools for locating individual alumni rather than groups.

If you only remember one entry point, start with Chapters & Groups → All Chapters & Groups.

Types of communities you can find

The navigation lists several distinct kinds of alumni communities, which helps you decide which one fits your situation.

Regional and general chapters

All Chapters & Groups is the umbrella listing for geographic chapters and general alumni groups. Use this when you want to connect with Lobos in your city or region.

Identity-based chapters

• Black Alumni Chapter — an affinity chapter for Black alumni.
• Young Alumni Chapter — for recent graduates; the site also pairs this with Young Alumni T-Shirts merchandise and student-facing pages.

Shared-interest and special groups

• Trailblazers — listed both as a group and in connection with SAA (Student Alumni Association) and Student Awards.
• SAA — the Student Alumni Association, appearing under Chapters & Groups and again in student-related sections.
• Lobos for Legislation — an advocacy-oriented group.
• Alumni Lettermen — for former student-athletes.

Alumni Spaces and named locations

Alumni Spaces appears in the same area, alongside physical and commemorative locations such as Hodgin Hall Alumni Center and Alumni Memorial Chapel. These are places and venues rather than membership networks, but they are grouped with community resources.

How to choose the right network

Following groups and staying current

Group activity is not limited to the directory listing. The Social Media Directory under Chapters & Groups is the intended place to find and follow the social accounts of individual chapters and groups. Events tied to these communities — such as Tailgates, Regional Chile Roasts, Pizza with Professionals, and Hanging of the Greens — appear under Events & Programs, so checking both the group listing and the events section gives you the fullest picture of what a network is doing.

Practical notes

• The site separates finding people (Alumni Directory, Find Fellow Lobos/Update Your Info) from finding groups (Chapters & Groups). Use the right tool for the task.
• Some groups overlap with student-facing pages — for example, SAA and Trailblazers also appear under UNM Students, which matters if you are transitioning from student to alumni status.
• The navigation does not indicate membership fees, login requirements, or eligibility rules for individual groups; check a specific group's page or the Data Policy and About sections for details before assuming open access.