May 16, 2013 by Samuel Horstman, NMSU News Center The New Mexico State University Alumni Association recently announced the university’s Spring 2013 Outstanding Graduates. The awards recognize students for their leadership, participation in university and community events, honors received and grade point average. The students received their awards at the Outstanding Graduates Luncheon held More »

May 6, 2013 by Amanda Bradford, NMSU News Center Broadcast Advisory: Watch a graduation video shout-out from Lt. Col. John G. Sanchez to Savannah Sanchez at this link: http://www.dvidshub.net/video/287508/graduation-shout-out-ltc-john-sanchez-sanannah-v-sanchez#.UYGTkZUsHA4 After a whirlwind week of final exams, internship interviews and thesis defenses, more than 2,000 New Mexico More »

February 1, 2013 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center Five New Mexico State University students will be expanding their horizons this semester, supported in their study abroad experiences with scholarships from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Emily Estes, Reanna Messer, Georgina Perez, Theresa Stalley and Monica Torres will be mixing academics and cultural exploratio More »

January 17, 2013 by Darrell J. Pehr, NMSU News Center In an effort to increase efficiency and focus some roles and responsibilities, several changes are being made in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost at New Mexico State University. Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Jay Jordan said a variety of organizational adjustments are being made: – The Office of th More »

December 6, 2012 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University will honor 1,045 new bachelor's degree recipients and 397 advanced degree recipients at the fall 2012 commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15. The total number is up 45 over last year, according to the Registrar’s Office. Approximately 950 graduates, a few of whom actually finished their academic work l More »

October 16, 2012 by Kyle Purcell, NMSU News Center The New Mexico State University Alumni Association will recognize the achievements of several accomplished Aggies during the 2012 Homecoming Week. The Alumni Association will also present the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service, which is awarded to NMSU alumni who have demonstrated outstanding involvement in NMSU, civic, humanitarian and p More »

May 9, 2012 by Melisa P. Danho,, NMSU News Center An international author, a soils analyst and “Novembrew” participant are among the Doña Ana County residents and New Mexico State University graduates that have been selected as outstanding seniors and outstanding graduates. The graduates are honored for their academic achievements, leadership qualities and community involvement. Janae G More »

May 2, 2012 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center Editor's Note In addition to the typical commencement information contained in the final pages of this news release (basic facts, honorary degree recipients, posthumously awarded degree), the following “What’s in a name” component, developed by Justin Bannister, has some fun Q&A content based on his interviews with the three NMSU commenc More »

April 24, 2012 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center NMSU recently released the names of the eight graduating students named outstanding seniors and two names for outstanding graduate students. The awards recognize students for their leadership, participation in university and community events, honors received and grade point average. The students will receive their awards at the Outstanding More »