June 18, 2013 by Amanda Bradford, NMSU News Center When she pledged $100,000 in the fall of 2011 to match contributions to the accounting professorship that her previous quarter-million dollar gift created, Judy Gray Johnson gave donors just two years to reach the hundred grand mark. To her delight, that goal was met five months ahead of schedule, and to keep the momentum going, she’s dou More »

August 5, 2012. Retrieved online August 6, 2012 from Janet Perez, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — For the past 16 years, Michael Johnson has shepherded New Mexico State University's Minority Access to Research Careers program and, more importantly for him, the many students who have successfully gone through the curriculum. "You can help students achieve dreams they never thought they cou More »

May 12, 2012. Retrieved online May 14, 2012 from Lauren E. Toney, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — Hundreds of New Mexico State University students saw years of hard work and dedication to their chosen field of study recognized Saturday during two commencement ceremonies honoring the new degree-holders at the Pan American Center. More than 2,200 Aggies received the degrees that will equip 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 17, 2012 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center Judy Gray Johnson and Bill Sheriff will be awarded honorary doctor of letters degrees at New Mexico State University’s spring 2012 commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Pan American Center. Tickets are not required. The Pan American Center will open an hour prior to each ceremony. Sheriff will be More »

July 12, 2010 by Audry Olmsted NMSU News Center LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University’s growth and development over the years can be attributed to the dedication and commitment of many people. A small fraction of those committed to the betterment of the university have been selected to serve on an honorary committee to help NMSU President Barbara Couture usher in “A New Era of Exc More »

October 28, 2009 by Julie M. Hughes NMSU NewsCenter Del Archuleta, search advisory committee chair, delivered the names of five finalists for the presidency of New Mexico State University to the Board of Regents at a special meeting today. The finalists are: Barbara Couture, D.A., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Rich More »