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NMSU recognizes outstanding faculty achievements at spring 2025 convocation

New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated its spring 2025 convocation by honoring faculty members for their contributions to creative scholarly activity and community outreach.

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 15, 2025

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NMSU Board of Regents plans regular meeting on January 30

The Board of Regents at New Mexico State University is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 30, at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place at the State Land Office, Morgan Hall, located at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 15, 2025

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Zhang receives inaugural award from NMSU's Hunt Center for construction innovation

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 15, 2025

Qianyun (Gloria) Zhang, an assistant professor in the civil engineering department at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been named the first recipient of the Aggie Construction Innovator of the Year Award.

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Study reveals genetic adaptation allowing woodrats' survival on poisonous diet

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 15, 2025

Woodrats, a species known for their ability to consume large amounts of the poisonous creosote shrub, have been the subject of a study led by biologists at the University of Utah.

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NMSU researcher leads workshop on common plant pathogen at chile conference

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 15, 2025

A researcher from New Mexico State University is set to lead a workshop focusing on a prevalent plant pathogen during the upcoming 2025 New Mexico Chile Conference.

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Hunt Center partners with Startups Chihuahua & Juárez for fundraising initiative

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 14, 2025

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center has announced a collaboration with Startup Chihuahua and Startup Juárez.

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Think Trees NM hosts annual urban tree care conference with expert speakers

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 14, 2025

Three specialists from New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service will be among the speakers at the 39th annual Think Trees New Mexico Urban Tree Care Conference.

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Campus urges safety amid increased spring semester traffic

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 13, 2025

As the spring semester begins, a reminder has been issued to both drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution and remain vigilant on campus.

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NMSU trains first responders on uncrewed aircraft systems since July 2023

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 8, 2025

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has taken significant steps to enhance the preparedness of first responders and emergency management personnel by incorporating uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) into their training.

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Pitch Deck Sprint open for applications from NM tech startups

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 8, 2025

The Scale Up New Mexico program, hosted by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University and partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration, is now accepting applications for its Pitch Deck Sprint accelerator.

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NMSU hosts Hult Prize competition focused on innovation in construction

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 7, 2025

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University is set to host the Hult Prize on February 27.

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Ralph G. Torres reflects on career dedicated to workers’ rights advocacy

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 6, 2025

At 85, Ralph G. Torres has set an ambitious goal: to litigate an employer's rights case at the age of 100.

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NMSU appoints Amber Burdge as acting athletics director after Moccia's departure

By SW New Mexico News | Jan 2, 2025

New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme announced that Mario Moccia will leave his position as the university's athletics director.

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Rancher credits NMSU education for transforming family business into international success

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 20, 2024

William "Bilo" Wallace II, an alumnus of New Mexico State University (NMSU), has transformed his family's historic Hacienda Rancho Corralitos in northern Mexico into a thriving international cattle operation.

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New Mexico Alliance supports minority participation in STEM education

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 20, 2024

For over thirty years, the New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NM AMP) program has been instrumental in enhancing the educational journey of underrepresented minority students in STEM fields.

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Roy Nakayama's contributions shaped chile industry through research at NMSU

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 19, 2024

Roy Nakayama, a significant figure in New Mexico's chile industry, is credited with developing the 'NuMex Big Jim' chile cultivar, known for its large pepper pods.

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NMSU's Trese Collins elected treasurer of Southwest student assistance programs

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 18, 2024

New Mexico State University's TRIO Student Support Services Tutor Coordinator, Trese Collins, has been elected as the treasurer of the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP).

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Astronomer joins NMSU with $1M NASA grants for planet formation studies

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 18, 2024

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that astronomer Daniel Carrera has joined the faculty as a research assistant professor, supported by two NASA grants totaling approximately $1 million over four years.

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NMSU explores sustainable farming with innovative container farms

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 18, 2024

Near the entrance of a 40-foot container farm at New Mexico State University’s Grants campus, kale plants sprout in a horizontal nursery bed.

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NMSU enhances student learning with hands-on programs across various disciplines

By SW New Mexico News | Dec 17, 2024

New Mexico State University (NMSU) offers students a range of experiential learning opportunities through its Fashion Merchandising and Design program.