New Mexico State University
Recent News About New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University ranks among top colleges for 2025
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has once again secured a place in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for 2025.
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NMSU professor Rajaa Shindi wins national volunteer award
A New Mexico State University professor has been honored with a national award from the Association of Information Systems.
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New Mexico State University sees continued growth driven by scholarships and online offerings
Unofficial enrollment numbers for the New Mexico State University (NMSU) system indicate a more than 4% increase systemwide over last fall. This continues a three-year upward trend fueled by Lottery and Opportunity scholarships and significant growth from NMSU Global.
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NMSU Foundation CEO Sylvia Y. Acosta named HACU Leadership Academy fellow
Sylvia Y. Acosta, CEO of the New Mexico State University Foundation, has been named one of 45 fellows in the sixth cohort of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
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NMSU students join first Las Cruces Metals Guild exhibition
Eight New Mexico State University (NMSU) metalsmithing students and three alumni will participate in the inaugural exhibition of the Las Cruces Metals Guild this October.
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Chile Pepper Institute relocates to Fabián García Science Center
The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University has relocated to the Fabián García Science Center. For several decades, the institute operated out of Gerald Thomas Hall on NMSU’s Las Cruces campus. Recently, it moved into its new location where faculty members and students conduct research on chile peppers and other crops important to New Mexico’s economy.
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NMSU introduces free app for blind and low-vision student accessibility
New Mexico State University’s Disability Access Services has partnered with Aira, a remote visual interpretation service for the blind and low-vision community, and T-Mobile Accessibility to provide more accessibility through a free app now available at all NMSU campuses across the state.
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NMSU researchers among top scientists globally according to Stanford University
The number of scientists from New Mexico State University (NMSU) recognized on an elite list continues to grow. This year, 41 NMSU researchers have been named to a list of the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide. The list is regularly updated by Stanford University and Elsevier, a publishing company specializing in scientific, technical, and medical content. Last year, 40 NMSU researchers were named to the list, and 25 researchers were named in 2022.
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Maria Nuñez recognized for contributions at NMSU Agricultural Science Center
Maria Nuñez serves as the administrative assistant for the NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Clovis. Her contributions have been recognized as valuable to both the center's staff and the community.
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Native American author Deborah Jackson Taffa to speak at NMSU reading series
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will host a public reading event featuring author Deborah Jackson Taffa and MFA candidate Rodrigo Hernandez. This event is part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which brings visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community.
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NMSU Board of Regents may form a quorum during upcoming events
A potential quorum of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents may occur as regents are expected to attend several events on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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NMSU hosts Family and Friends Weekend during Homecoming
New Mexico State University’s Family Engagement will host Family and Friends Weekend from Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10. The event coincides with NMSU’s Homecoming and includes activities to strengthen bonds between families, friends, and students.
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NMSU researcher leads global study on effects of invasive plants
A New Mexico State University researcher led a team of scientists from around the world in a study aimed at understanding the impacts of invasive plant species. The results of the study were recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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NMSU hosts sculptor Carolyn Salas for visiting artist lecture series
New Mexico State University’s Department of Art will host sculptor Carolyn Salas on Thursday, September 26, as part of its Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Salas, who was named a 2021 Artist-in-Residence at Google and recently commissioned by the United States Tennis Association and the Armory Show to create a new outdoor sculpture for the US Open, will present at Devasthali Hall.
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NMSU regents appoint Valerio Ferme as new university president
New Mexico State University has selected Valerio Ferme as its next president.
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NMSU Global offers new project management microlearning course
New Mexico State University Global Campus is now accepting enrollments for the fall 2024 project management microlearning course, which begins on Oct. 1.
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Jack Nixon donates audio tapes documenting nearly five decades at NMSU
Jack Nixon, known for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” is concluding his nearly 45-year career at New Mexico State University Athletics. Nixon announced in August that the 2024-25 season will be his last calling Aggie games.
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NMSU Artesia field day focuses on pest management and crop research
New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Artesia will host its annual field day on September 26, focusing on pest management and crop research. The event, which runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., is free and open to the public, with dinner provided and activities for children.
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Slime mold model helps NMSU researchers visualize cosmic web
When researchers in Japan conducted an experiment with slime mold that mirrored the Tokyo railway system back in 2010, it sparked the emergence of a theory known as biologically inspired adaptive network design. A New Mexico State University graduate student used the slime mold model as part of his Ph.D. thesis to improve the way astronomers identify the largest scale structures in the universe, the “cosmic web.”
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Safety reminders issued for fall semester at NMSU
With the fall semester underway, a reminder has been issued for individuals to slow down while driving and observe their surroundings as pedestrians. Increased congestion and more vehicles, utility carts, and pedestrian traffic on campus necessitate heightened caution and attention to safety.