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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 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 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 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.
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New Mexico State University Professor Receives Grant to Study Robotics in Chile Pepper Production
"In 2020, Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, New Mexico State University mechanical and aerospace engineering assistant professor, began studying the use of robotics in chile pepper farming. Now, Haghshenas-Jaryani has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The three-year, $727,981 grant supports his project, 'Robot-Enabled Soil and Crops Monitoring for Precision Agriculture and Water Management in New Mexico Green Chile Pepper Farming.'
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New Mexico State University Art Professor's Journey of Artistic Evolution Through Teaching
When Craig Cully started teaching at New Mexico State University, his work consisted of mostly meticulous, small-scale paintings of high realism. Galleries across the United States were exhibiting and selling his work. After earning tenure as an art professor at NMSU, he began to rethink his practice.
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Title: Local Students Experience Day as NMSU Students Program
Local school children get a glimpse into the lives of NMSU students
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New Master’s of Engineering Degree at NMSU Offers Flexibility, Benefits to Students and Working Engineers
The College of Engineering at New Mexico State University provides a new program tailored to help individuals with an engineering bachelor’s degree obtain a professional master’s degree, known as a Master’s of Engineering or M.E.
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NMSU Agricultural Field Days Commence at Leyendecker Research Center on May 22
New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station is set to launch its annual field day season at the Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center on May 22. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to delve into various research areas, including long-term soil health, guayule crops, chile breeding for mechanization, and agrivoltaics to safeguard chile crops from curly top.John Idowu, NMSU Extension agronomy specialist, highlighted that scientists at the center will be on hand to address inquiries related to ongoing research. He mentioned, "Information and...
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NMSU Honors Public Health Heroes at Ninth Annual Awards Ceremony
New Mexico State University’s Department of Public Health Sciences recently held its ninth annual Public Health Heroes Awards ceremony to recognize individuals making significant contributions to public health. The event, led by Humaira Rahman, assistant professor of public health sciences, coincided with National Public Health Week in early April.One of the honorees, Candyce Luna, an alumna of NMSU and an integrated operational support team manager at Holloman Air Force Base, was awarded the Individual Award for her work in building military health with innovative...
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Critical Approaches to Place focuses student research on community
New Mexico State University graduate student Esperanza Chairez Uriarte recently collaborated with community members in Las Cruces to create a zine titled “A New Zine Atlas of Las Cruces.” The zine, which explores the history and future of the area, was the result of a three-year curriculum funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Chairez, who is pursuing a master’s degree in geography and environmental studies, emphasized the importance of community collaboration in the project. She explained, “The zine came together as a multi-vocal and creative exploration of...
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KRWG wins New Mexico Press Women awards, advances to national contest
KRWG Public Media staff has been recognized for their exceptional work at the 2024 New Mexico Press Women (NMPW) Conference, with nearly two dozen awards received. The team's achievements have earned them a spot in the national contest, with eight first-place winners set to compete at the national level.Adrian Velarde, KRWG general manager, expressed his pride in the team's accomplishments, stating, "These awards are a testament to our content team's dedication, talent, and commitment to producing high-quality, impactful content for the entire region."Among the...
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NMSU Art Museum Showcases Student Art at MFA Thesis Exhibition
Two New Mexico State University students, Karly Jean Kainz and Blanca Martinez, will be showcasing their work at the Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition titled “Making as Knowing · When I was Here, Thinking of There” in Devasthali Hall from May 9 to July 20. Renowned independent curator and writer Leslie Moody Castro described the exhibition as a reflection of the present moment through the past, incorporating juxtapositions and dichotomies of time and place.The exhibition will kick off with an opening reception on May 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the University Art Museum....
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NMSU Regent Meeting Update: Regular Meeting Canceled, Special Meeting Scheduled
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced changes to their upcoming meeting schedule. In a recent statement, the board revealed that the regular meeting, initially planned for Thursday, May 9, has been canceled. Instead, a special meeting has been arranged for the same day.According to the board, "The regents will instead hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. May 9 via Zoom." The decision to switch to a special meeting format indicates a shift in the board's agenda and priorities for the scheduled date.In compliance with regulations, the online meeting...
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Learn like a Jedi: NMSU Global Campus features VR courses this Star Wars Day
New Mexico State University Global Campus is embracing the essence of Star Wars Day by offering exciting virtual reality (VR) courses designed to expand learners' horizons. The courses aim to provide interactive and engaging experiences, guiding participants in mastering the latest VR technologies. According to Andrew Sedillo, the director of Microcredentials Instructional Design at NMSU Global Campus, "By tapping into Star Wars Day, we can align our VR microlearning courses with the spirit of innovation and futuristic exploration that both our programs and this day...
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NMSU to Host Virtual Certification Course in Spanish for Commercial Canned Food Processors
New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service in collaboration with FS Global Group will host a virtual certification course designed for operators, managers, and supervisors of commercially canned acidified food processing operations. The course, tailored for those in the region and Latin America, will be conducted in Spanish.The workshop will offer two options, as detailed by the organizers. Participants will need to purchase a textbook available through the Consumer Brands Association website. The registration fees encompass a digital certificate of...
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Retired NMSU VP Appointed Interim Chancellor of Community Colleges
New Mexico State University has named retired Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Andrew J. Burke as the interim chancellor of the NMSU system’s community colleges in Doña Ana County, Alamogordo, and Grants. The announcement was made by Interim NMSU President Mónica F. Torres in a memo to the campus on Thursday, May 2.In her message, Torres highlighted Burke's deep roots in the Las Cruces community and his extensive academic background, stating, “Dr. Burke is not new to Las Cruces or the NMSU system. He was raised in Las Cruces and graduated from Las...