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The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, located at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, is teaming up with SunCruces Angels and the Southwest Healthcare Executives Association (SHEA) to host an event focused on "Meeting the Needs of Today's Healthcare Consumer.""This partnership not only highlights the vibrant potential of the Borderplex region, but also sets the stage for a dynamic fusion of healthcare, innovation, and investment," expressed Carlos Murguia, director of the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship.A panel of distinguished healthcare experts, including...
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The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has unveiled a new game aimed at enhancing knowledge and practices related to food safety among young individuals. Developed by the media production team from NMSU’s Innovation Media Research and Extension and Learning Games Lab in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, "Theme Park Kitchen" focuses on educating middle school youth on various aspects of food safety.According to Matheus Cezarotto, Educational Technology Extension specialist with Innovative Media Research and Extension,...
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Tiffany Santos, the Curator of the Zuhl Collection at the College of Arts and Sciences, has been dedicated to her role for over a decade. Responsible for managing a collection of petrified wood, fossils, and minerals, Santos has overseen significant growth and improvements within the museum."When taking on this position, the Zuhl Collection had no budget," Santos explained. "I have been able to grow the budget which has allowed me the ability to hire students and teach a museum internship class. I have also spearheaded an addition to the museum as well as a remodel."A...
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In a collaboration between Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), a student-run café is undergoing a transformation to offer new food and beverage options to the campus community. Under the oversight of Kelley Coffeen, associate professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program at NMSU, the Sam Steel Café in Gerald Thomas Hall is being rebranded to provide a collaborative space for various stakeholders.Coffeen expressed the goal of creating a space that caters to faculty, students, staff, and community members, stating, "We want...
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The New Mexico State University U.S. Air Force and Army ROTC are gearing up to host the 122nd Presidential Pass-in-Review at Hadley Pride Field on the NMSU Horseshoe. The event, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, will showcase the dedication and hard work of the cadets throughout the year.According to the article, the Pass-in-Review ceremony is a traditional public display aimed at highlighting the cadets' efforts in working together as a cohesive team. The ceremony will commence with a helicopter flyover, adding to the grandeur of the event.In addition to the...
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Terese Flores, a New Mexico State University alumna, has realized her dream of managing parks in New York City after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in geography. Flores, now serving as the Regional Park Manager for Manhattan in the New York City Parks Department, has made significant contributions to the city since taking on her role.One of Flores’ notable achievements has been the creation of the Park Management Internship, where she mentors young individuals passionate about the environment and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Reflecting on this...
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Students with New Mexico State University’s Aggie Fashion Club are ready to showcase their creativity at the upcoming Sustainable Fashion Show. The event, taking place on April 18 at the Aggie Lounge in Corbett Center Student Union, aims to promote sustainability through upcycled and recycled designs inspired by literature. Maxine Lucero, fashion merchandising and design program assistant in Family & Consumer Sciences, highlighted the importance of the event, stating, “The fashion industry has a history of neglecting the environment with the increase of fast fashion, which...
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New Mexico State University has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the training of undergraduate researchers over the next five years. The grant, provided by the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will specifically fund NMSU’s Undergraduate Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (U-RISE) Program.Graciela Unguez, NMSU Regents professor in biology and principal investigator for the project, explained the program's mission, stating, “The mission is to recruit students from underrepresented communities,...
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A New Mexico State University researcher, Jennifer K. Frey, has teamed up with Jean-Luc E. Cartron to co-author a comprehensive book titled “Wild Carnivores of New Mexico,” which was published earlier this year by the University of New Mexico Press. Frey, a professor of mammalian ecology at NMSU, has more than 30 years of experience conducting research on the ecology and conservation of mammals in New Mexico. She has published over 100 scientific articles and focuses on rare and poorly studied species to inform conservation and management efforts.The book, a 1,148-page...
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New Mexico State University has partnered with TimelyCare to enhance healthcare resources available to students, with a particular focus on mental health support. Ann Goodman, dean of students at NMSU, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are extremely excited to embark on a journey where student health care meets convenience and innovation."Through TimelyCare, NMSU students can access a variety of virtual care options at no cost, including medical care and mental health support. Amanda Blair, assistant director of the Aggie Health and Wellness Center,...
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Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University is making strides in promoting economic development through innovation and entrepreneurship, with one of its economic development officers, Kristin Morehead, standing out for her impactful work not only within the state but also in the region.Recently, Morehead was honored as one of the Borderland Women Tech by Progress 321 and El Paso Matters, in recognition of Women’s History Month in March. Reflecting on her role, Morehead shared, “What I enjoy most about my job is working alongside business owners and entrepreneurs to...
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New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the Aggies Cure Drive benefitting the Gift of Life Marrow registry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Corbett Center Student Union’s Aggie Lounge. Gift of Life’s mission is to cure blood cancer through cellular therapy. The goal for this drive is to add 750 new potential donors to the national marrow registry. The Aggies Cure Drive will provide an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and community members to potentially save lives by getting swabbed to determine if they are a match for...
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Elizabeth England-Kennedy, an assistant professor of public health at New Mexico State University, has been awarded the 2024 Karen Denard Goldman Mentor Award from the Society for Public Health Education. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the preparation and performance of health educators. England-Kennedy expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, "I am honored to be selected as a winner for this esteemed national award, especially because it recognizes my work with students and peers, which is at the core of our work as professors."Becky...
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New Mexico State University history professor, Jamie Bronstein, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend to conduct research on New Mexico's "Territorial Insane Asylum." Bronstein's project, titled "The 'Insanity' of Colonialism: Mental Health in New Mexico, 1889-1930," aims to shed light on this lesser-known aspect of New Mexico history.In discussing her interest in the project, Bronstein stated, “The ‘Territorial Insane Asylum,’ as it was first called, has been an interest of mine since around 2019-2020, when I discovered that nobody had...
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The New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute is gearing up for its annual spring plant sale on April 18-19 at the Fabián García Science Center. The event, starting at 9 a.m. each day, will offer a wide array of plants grown by the Institute staff and NMSU students.According to April Beauchemin, the program specialist for the Chile Pepper Institute, customers are advised to arrive early for the best selection and bring containers to carry their purchases home.The sale will include various chile and tomato varieties such as “NuMex Heritage Big Jim,”...
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Recent donations of Mata Ortiz pottery and prints to the New Mexico State University Art Museum are taking center stage in the exhibition titled “Mata Ortiz: Highlights from the Lysbeth Warren Anderson Collection.” The collection is a significant addition to NMSU’s Permanent Art Collection, showcasing the artistry of more than 20 potters in the unique Mata Ortiz style that harmonizes tradition with modern and contemporary innovation.Mexican potter Juan Quezada, known for revitalizing traditional Casas Grandes and Paquimé pottery into Mata Ortiz, is a prominent figure in...
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New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of the winners of a prestigious prize aimed at fostering clean energy innovation nationwide. The award was announced as part of the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters, or EPIC, Round 3, Phase 1 program, with Arrowhead Center serving as the host for the live announcement.According to Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center, the institution will use the funding received to establish the Arrowhead RenewTech Incubator and Accelerator, focusing on advancing...
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Several graduate programs at New Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation have secured places in the prestigious “2024 Best Graduate Schools” list. Among these programs are social work, public health, and speech-language pathology, with rankings of tied 94, tied 136, and tied 170, respectively.Stacy Gherardi, interim co-director of the School of Social Work, expressed pride in the recognition received, stating, “The School of Social Work is extremely proud of our recognition as one of the Best Graduate Programs in 2024. We look...
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"Borderland Storytellers, Stahmann Farms: A Legacy" is set to be taped at the KRWG Public Media studios on April 19, inviting community members, students, faculty, and staff at New Mexico State University to join the studio audience. The program will feature a moderated question-and-answer session with guests sharing their stories.Blanca Araujo, a professor in NMSU’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, who lived at Stahmann Farms during her childhood, will be the featured speaker. Araujo, along with a team of colleagues, conducted an oral history...
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New Mexico State University art professor Brita d’Agostino expressed gratitude for the seed grant funding that enabled her to secure an artist residency in Italy. She stated, “The seed grant funding played a pivotal role in securing my artist residency in Italy. It provided dedicated time for professional growth and mentorship in proposal development and research, enabling me to explore fresh opportunities and new possibilities in my work.”According to art history professor and department head Margaret Goehring, d’Agostino used her previous seed funding to prepare for her...