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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...
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First NMSU Art Student Secures Spot at Prestigious Yale Summer Residency Program
Studio art major Citlali Delgado has made history as the first New Mexico State University student to be accepted into the highly competitive Yale Norfolk School of Art’s Summer Residency Program. Delgado's accomplishment has been hailed by art professor Craig Cully, who highlighted the significance of this achievement and the recognition of her hard work and talent.Born and raised in El Paso, Delgado draws inspiration from the social and political issues prevalent in the border region. Reflecting on her experience at NMSU, Delgado expressed gratitude for the platform it...
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Arrowhead Center at NMSU Deputy Director Named Among NM’s Women of Influence
Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Women of Influence by Albuquerque Business First. Catron expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I am incredibly humbled and honored to have received this recognition. My professional journey to this point has been one of continuous learning and adaptation, driven by a deep commitment to fostering innovation and economic development in New Mexico.”Catron credited her team at Arrowhead Center for their collective effort, saying, “It is...
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New facilities allow NMSU Extension to offer more resources
The Cooperative Extension Service at New Mexico State University is expanding its reach and resources with the opening of new county facilities. In a recent development, the Curry County Extension Office was inaugurated at the Curry County Fairgrounds in Clovis, New Mexico, in September 2023.Speaking about the new facility, Jon Boren, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences associate dean and director of the Cooperative Extension Service, expressed gratitude for the partnerships that made the project possible. He highlighted the importance of modern...
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NMSU professor’s research links monkeys, mosquitoes and natural virus killers
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions like “How long after being infected will I be symptomatic?” and “How quickly will I clear the virus?” were important to answer for scientists working round the clock to model the virus and help save lives. A new journal article by Kathryn Hanley, a New Mexico State University biology professor with more than 20 years’ experience tracking viruses that spillover from animals into human populations, is providing answers to some of these questions regarding dengue and Zika virus.Hanley’s most recent research on the...
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NMSU Dance program sees revival, hosts showcase Friday
New Mexico State University’s Dance program is experiencing a revival, with a newfound momentum under the leadership of Director Ryan McMullen. The community is invited to witness the program's resurgence at Friday's The Collection Showcase, featuring the Contemporary Dance and DanceSport ensembles. McMullen expressed his excitement about the upcoming showcase, stating, “This process started about a year ago, and I wanted the students to have some type of culminating performance. The show will be very eclectic.”McMullen, who took on the role of director in August 2023,...
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NMSU Announces Spring 2024 Outstanding Graduate Award Recipients
The Alumni Association of New Mexico State University has revealed the recipients of the Outstanding Graduate Award for the spring of 2024. Among the seven awardees, representing each college of the university plus the Graduate School, are standout students who have showcased excellence in scholarship, service, and leadership.The honorees for the Outstanding Graduate Award are as follows:- Sophia Fuentes, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences- Atlantis Moses, College of Arts and Sciences- Nate Mullenniex, College of Business- Guillermo...