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Recent News About New Mexico State University
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NMSU appoints Mariana Ortega as assistant VP for diversity initiatives
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced Friday that Mariana Ortega has been appointed as the first assistant vice president for diversity initiatives within the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. The appointment follows a national search, and Ortega will begin her new role on July 15.
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NMSU's HSI STEM Resource Hub marks five years with final conference
In 2018, New Mexico State University (NMSU) received a research award under the National Science Foundation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Program. The five-year, $2.6 million grant funded the creation of an HSI STEM Resource Hub at NMSU, in collaboration with Doña Ana Community College and California State University-Northridge.
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NMSU Foundation to sponsor homecoming weekend events November 8-9
The New Mexico State University Foundation will sponsor the annual NMSU Homecoming weekend, including the Homecoming football game at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies will face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for the second time in Conference USA history.
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NMSU students awarded $32K in scholarships for international study
Nine New Mexico State University (NMSU) students have been awarded scholarships to study abroad, totaling $32,500. The awards include the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, the supplementary Critical Need Language Award, and the Gilman-McCain Scholarship.
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NMSU Board of Regents to hold virtual special meeting on May 29
The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom and livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.
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19.9 million NIH grant extends NMSU's biomedical leadership
The New Mexico IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research (NM-INBRE), based at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has received a $19.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant continues NM-INBRE’s 20-plus-year leadership in biomedical research, which began in 2001 when NMSU chemistry and biochemistry professor Jeffrey Arterburn spearheaded a $5.5 million proposal to foster collaboration among New Mexico universities.
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NMSU receives federal funds for culturally inclusive curriculum project
The Department of Borderlands and Ethnic Studies (BEST) at New Mexico State University has secured $170,000 in congressional funding to advance a research initiative aimed at developing culturally inclusive social studies curricula for K-12 students.
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NMSU faculty aid national climate change research initiative
Two New Mexico State University researchers in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences were part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, led by Colorado State University, who contributed to the National Climate Change Roadmap. This collaborative document is designed to serve as a framework for future investments in climate-science research.
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NMSU’s student information systems chapter wins national recognition
A student organization at New Mexico State University dedicated to promoting the study, application, and advancement of information systems has earned two national awards.
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NMSU Professor Awarded Grant for Aerodynamics Research in Aviation
Qiong Liu, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been awarded a grant to study aerodynamics applications in aviation. Liu, who joined the NMSU College of Engineering faculty in January 2023, is leading the Flow Lab team in their quest to advance fluid mechanics through innovative research and development.
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NMSU to host annual onion research workshop on June 5
As fields across New Mexico become peppered with the sights and smells of onions, it's an opportune time to delve deeper into one of the state's top vegetable crops. New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) is set to host its annual onion research workshop, previously known as onion field day. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on June 5 at the Fabián García Research Center, located at 113 W. University Ave. in Las Cruces.
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NMSU hosts Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar on June 7
The Department of Civil Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host the Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar, titled “Wells, Water and Pecans,” on Friday, June 7. The seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hernandez Hall, Room 103.
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NMSU film students to showcase at Gila Wilderness centennial celebration
The United States Forest Service is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, the nation's first designated wilderness area, in early June. More than a dozen film students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) will contribute to the event by premiering seven short documentary films as part of the Gila Film Showcase.
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NMSU's Hunt Center partners with Startup Chihuahua for angel investing training
The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, situated at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, and Startup Chihuahua have announced a partnership to conduct a series of training sessions on angel investing. These sessions are aimed at members of the Borderplex and Chihuahua City region.
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NMSU Library receives endowment gift honoring university founder John R. McFie
New Mexico State University's (NMSU) Library recently received a significant endowment gift from John Porter Bloom, the grandson of one of NMSU’s founders. The donation honors the legacy of John R. McFie and will bolster the Archives and Special Collections department.
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NMSU to host Specialty Crop and Pesticide Applicator workshops on June 6
The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host two workshops on June 6 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The first workshop, the Specialty Crop workshop, will focus on crops such as lavender, yellowhorn, tomatoes, pomegranates, pistachios, figs and the basics of soil health. The second workshop, Pesticide Applicator training, will provide an opportunity for active New Mexico Department of Agriculture pesticide license holders to earn continuing education units.
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NMSU professor's phase two of bird genome research unveils new methods
The cataclysmic event known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, which wiped out approximately 76% of all known species on Earth, including dinosaurs, has been a topic of intense research for years. This mass extinction, caused by an asteroid impact near what is now the Yucatan Peninsula, is believed to have paved the way for the emergence of modern birds and mammals. However, this theory has long been contested.
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NMSU engineering students receive Tim Thompson Graduate Scholarship
Four students from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) have been recognized as recipients of the Tim Thompson Graduate Scholarship Fund in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The honorees, Nicholas Hall, James Flesner, Roman Chavez, and Nathan Troutman, were celebrated at a ceremony on May 3.
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NMSU celebrates 21st annual Teaching Academy Gala: Honors educators and donors
New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated its 21st annual Teaching Academy Gala: Champagne and Chocolate on May 8, to honor members and donors. The Teaching Academy provides tools, strategies, and workshops to NMSU faculty, staff, and graduate instructors, empowering them to excel as educators and mentors.
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Graduates Celebrate Achievements at NMSU Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University will award more than 2,000 degrees this week at commencement ceremonies honoring spring 2024 graduates.