March 12, 2013 by Tonya Suther, NMSU News Center More than 60 Army ROTC cadets and cadre from New Mexico State University will mark a tragic historical event with a grueling marathon. The 24th annual Bataan Memorial Death March is slated for March 16-17, at White Sands Missile Range. The Bataan Memorial Death March is a 26.2-mile trek that loops through sandy desert terrain to honor serv More »

December 20, 2012 by Julie M. Hughes, NMSU News Center The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has selected members of a search committee for its next president. Board of Regents Chair Mike Cheney said the committee includes a diverse group of university and community leaders who are all committed to a fair process. “Hiring the university president is the most important priorit More »

November 14, 2012 by Tonya Suther, NMSU News Center The Army and Air Force ROTC at New Mexico State University will celebrate Thanksgiving early in an annual event that mixes tradition with competition. The traditional feast kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Young Hall, followed by the annual “Toilet Bowl” football game scheduled for 1 p.m. at Aggie Memorial Stadium. “T More »

October 23, 2012 by Tonya Suther,, NMSU News Center On Halloween, the ghouls and goblins will be out before dawn running on the New Mexico State University campus. Underneath the masks and makeup, cadets from NMSU’s Army and Air Force ROTC will be hustling in an annual event aimed at fighting hunger. The ROTC is inviting the public to don a costume, bring a canned-food item and run al More »

August 31, 2012 by Emily C. Kelley, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University has moved up the chart significantly in the Washington Monthly 2012 National Universities rankings. In 2011, NMSU was ranked 149 overall in Washington Monthly’s rankings, which are based on schools’ contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and service. NMSU’s ran More »

KRWG News Published on May 7, 2012 by KRWGnews 05.08.12 (LAS CRUCES) -- Many students on college campuses around the country are learning how to be soldiers in the military. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and discipline. Cadet Col. William Thomson is working hard to be a pilot for the United States Air Force. He is training for the military all while balancing a college career. More »

April 23, 2012 by Tonya Suther, NMSU News Center A flyby from a C-130 aircraft from Kirtland Air Force Base will open New Mexico State University’s Air Force and Army ROTC’s annual Pass-in-Review at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Hadley field. The Pass-in-Review is a formal military ceremony that displays the strength and unity of a detachment as well as promoting teamwork and pride w More »

November 18, 2011 by Tonya Suther, NMSU News Center The Army and Air Force ROTC at New Mexico State University celebrated Thanksgiving a week early with an appreciative feast that fed more than 150 cadets, cadre and college staff at Young Hall. Following the banquet, cadets took part in the annual “Toilet Bowl” football game at Aggie Memorial Stadium. “Today has to be one of the be More »

KRWG-TV News22. Mar 29, 2011: News22's Martin Burch shows how thousands of marathon runners are honoring a shrinking number of very special World War II veterans. April 4, 2011 by Donyelle Kesler, NMSU News Center After more than two decades, members of New Mexico State University’s Army ROTC continue to play an integral role in what is considered one of the toughest marathons in t More »