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The largest esports tournament in New Mexico, the NM State Esports Invitational, is set to take place at New Mexico State University on April 6 and 7. According to Ryan May, NMSU esports liaison, this event is a significant one for the state as it gathers the largest number of esports competitors. May stated, "The invitational is the only event of its kind in New Mexico."Over 500 middle school, high school, and university students will participate in the tournament, competing in popular titles such as “League of Legends,” “Mario Kart 8,” “Rocket League,” “Splatoon 3,”...
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Jessica Perea Houston, a professor of chemical and materials engineering at New Mexico State University, expressed her gratitude after being inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. During the formal ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on March 25, Houston stated, “It is an honor to be chosen as part of the 2024 Class of Fellows. I am humbled to be selected and part of this group of top biomedical engineers worldwide.”The AIMBE College of Fellows is a prestigious recognition, reserved for the top 2% of engineers in the...
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New Mexico State University's "Clothesline Project" continues to travel around Las Cruces this month, aiming to raise public awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The project, initially created last fall, features T-shirts decorated with hand-written messages from survivors, each telling a powerful story.Angie Rodriguez-Navarrette, coordinator for the DASO victim assistance unit, emphasized the importance of the project in shedding light on these critical issues. She said, "It’s important to have this project displayed around the community so...
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New Mexico State University’s Golf Course has once again made it to Golf Advisor’s list of “Top 25 College Golf Courses - Golfers’ Choice 2024.” Jason White, the golf course director at NMSU Golf Course, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “The ranking validates all the hard work we have done over the years. For the most part, we are self-made.”White highlighted the efforts put in by the maintenance staff at the golf course, mentioning, “Besides the new irrigation system that was installed in 2014, the improvements made to the golf course layout have been...
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The inaugural New Mexico State University Chihuahua Day is set to take place on Saturday, April 6 at the NMSU Las Cruces campus. Sponsored by the NMSU Foundation and Alumni Association, the event will coincide with the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ fifth annual ACES Open House from 9 a.m. to noon. Chihuahua Day aims to celebrate the rich heritage of NMSU students hailing from New Mexico’s sister state of Chihuahua, Mexico."Our cross-country relationship with Chihuahua is strengthened by everything we do as NMSU - the stronger we are, the...
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National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Laney will be the featured speaker at the upcoming “Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series” event hosted by New Mexico State University. Laney, who has been serving as a warning coordination meteorologist in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area for 14 years, will address the topic of extreme weather and climate change.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Rio Grande Theatre on 211 N. Main Street. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge. The series aims to facilitate informed discussions about...
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New Mexico State University will host the Men of Color Summit on April 26, aiming to empower and promote success among men of color, especially in higher education. The summit, the first of its kind in New Mexico for men from minority groups, will take place on NMSU's Las Cruces campus and is open to Aggies and community members of all backgrounds.“Our summit serves as an important space for dialogue, empowerment, and action, aimed at addressing the unique needs of men of color while promoting their well-being and success in various spheres of life,” said Patrick Turner,...
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New Mexico State University has been chosen as one of the testing sites for Cisco's hologram technology, aiming to revolutionize online learning experiences. Andrew Sedillo, director of microcredentials instructional design for NMSU Global Campus, expressed the significance of the opportunity, stating, "The idea is for them to give us the opportunity to play around with it and see if there's a market for it, and give them an opportunity to make some updates to the application."The NMSU team overseeing the beta testing includes Robbie Grant, director of academic...
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The Office of Outreach and Recruiting in New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering is currently accepting applications for the NM PREP Middle School Academy and NM PREP High School Academy, set to take place this summer at the Las Cruces campus. The program, which has been running for over eight years, aims to spark student interest in STEM, specifically in engineering, through hands-on activities.Clara Raley, STEM program manager, expressed excitement about the upcoming program, stating, “This summer, we are excited to once again provide this wonderful program...
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New Mexico State University is set to host the 19th annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium on April 10, focusing on "Transformative Leadership: Women, Gender Diversity, and Social Justice." The event, organized by NMSU’s gender and sexuality studies, aims to honor the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in various sectors.M. Catherine Jonet, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at NMSU, highlighted the significance of the symposium, stating, “It honors the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ folks across the NMSU system,...
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The NMSU Foundation is gearing up to launch a new flash fundraising campaign, titled Founders Day: 1888 Minutes of Giving, in honor of New Mexico State University's founding in 1888. The campaign will run from 10 a.m. on April 23 to 5:28 p.m. on April 24, totaling 1,888 minutes of continuous fundraising to support 24 different programs at NMSU.Jason Arvizu, assistant vice president of alumni relations and annual giving at the NMSU Foundation, expressed the significance of the campaign, stating, “This campaign pays tribute to the visionaries who founded NMSU over a century...
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Andrea Orzoff, an associate professor of history at New Mexico State University and faculty fellow in the William Conroy Honors College, has been actively involved in expanding student opportunities at the university. Orzoff, who has been leading the university’s Fellowships Office since 2021, plays a crucial role in helping numerous students each semester in their quest to broaden their educational horizons both nationally and internationally.The Fellowships Office, located within the Honors College, is a valuable resource for the entire NMSU community. It offers...
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New Mexico State University has unveiled a new resource on campus aimed at providing professional headshot services to its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Nusenda Professional Headshot Booth, located in the Corbett Center Student Union, offers a convenient and free way for individuals to obtain high-quality headshots for various purposes."We're grateful for our partnership with Nusenda Credit Union and for their generous financial support of the professional headshot booth," expressed Tony Marin, assistant vice president for Student Affairs at NMSU. "Nusenda...
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New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center is set to provide its Pitch Deck Sprint online accelerator for tech startups located in New Mexico. The program, part of the Scale Up New Mexico initiative, aims to enhance the pitch deck presentations of entrepreneurs and startups in the state.“The Pitch Deck Sprint program stands as a pivotal resource for New Mexico's entrepreneurs, offering vital support that is instrumental in refining their pitch presentations,” said Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center. “This initiative not only equips them with the tools to...
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NMSU Board of Regents has selected Mónica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, as the next interim president of the NMSU system. Torres will take over the position from current Interim President Jay Gogue on May 1. Regents Chair Ammu Devasthali expressed confidence in Torres, stating, “Dr. Torres is an accomplished and visionary leader with a deep commitment to student success and a wealth of institutional knowledge of the NMSU system.”Devasthali also acknowledged Gogue's service, thanking him for his leadership over the past year and noting that he will...
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The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) named two New Mexico State University students as its Undergraduate and Graduate Outstanding Student Leaders of 2024 at its Regional Conference on March 16. Nevaeh Smith and Ishtiaq Ahmed were awarded for their exceptional leadership skills and contributions to NMSU's orientation programs.Nevaeh Smith expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Earning the Outstanding Undergraduate Award was an unexpected, but well appreciated, surprise... makes the hard work I’ve put into NMSU’s orientation program worth...
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The Scale Up New Mexico program recently celebrated the completion of its Business Model Sprint business acceleration program by its first 2024 cohort. The initiative, aimed at supporting founders of tech startups in New Mexico, helped startups advance in understanding their customer base, achieving product-market fit, and developing efficient sales tactics.Carlos Murguia, the Scale Up NM program manager, expressed his excitement about the progress made by the startups, stating, “We are incredibly thrilled with the remarkable progress our startups have made throughout the...
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New Mexico State University has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management to enhance research and workforce skills in the field of radioactive tank waste management. The grant, which spans over three years, will benefit various departments within NMSU and collaborating institutions.Leading the project is NMSU Chemical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Catherine Brewer, who expressed the goal of the initiative, stating, "The goal of this project is to give students the knowledge, experiences and...
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Two students from New Mexico State University, Hai Chau Le and Natalia Ochoa, both undergraduate students in NMSU’s Fashion Merchandising and Design program, have been awarded scholarships by the National Retail Federation. The scholarships include all-expense paid trips to New York City to attend the NRF’s annual conference and participate in its student program.According to Kelley Coffeen, an associate professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program at NMSU, "Hai and Natalie applied for these scholarships and competed against college students around the...
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Industrial engineering Assistant Professor Chaitanya Mahajan recently shared his enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and collaboration at New Mexico State University (NMSU). Mahajan, who joined the NMSU faculty in April 2023, focuses on synthesizing new functional materials and designing print strategies for multi-material deposition techniques.Speaking about his experience at NMSU, Mahajan expressed his passion for interdisciplinary research, stating, “Interdisciplinary research is my favorite aspect of working at NMSU. It fosters a culture of collaboration and...