May 21, 2013 by Samuel Horstman, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University student Valerie Lujan was crowned Miss Native American NMSU 2013-2014 during the university’s celebration of American Indian Week in April. “Valerie was present throughout the week and expressed her interest in being Miss Native American NMSU,” said Justin McHorse, American Indian Program director. “She More »

April 4, 2013 by Samuel Horstman, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University will celebrate American Indian Week with a number of events April 8-13. (Schedule: http://www.nmsu.edu/homepagefeatures/joinus.html) “American Indian Week is an opportunity for our American Indian students from the 22 pueblos, tribes and nations of New Mexico and those from out-of-state to share aspects of t More »

May 9, 2012 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center Contests involving crowns are often thought of as involving glittering evening gowns and fancy swimsuits, but the Miss Native American NMSU competition is one that values cultural knowledge, communication skills and academic achievement above all else. A winner was crowned last month and she will help support the events, recruitment and outre More »

March 30, 2012 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center Science, comedy, craftsmanship and competition will be part of the celebrations taking place during American Indian Week at New Mexico State University from April 9 - 14. For a full listing of events contact the American Indian Program at 575-646-4207 or amerind@nmsu.edu or visit http://www.nmsu.edu/museum/american-indian-week-201.html More »

July 29, 2011 by Melisa P. Danho, NMSU News Center When many people think of pageants, they think of swimsuit competitions and beauty queens trying to articulate thoughts about world politics. Miss Native American NMSU is not a beauty pageant but a search for a student ambassador who can educate others about Native American cultures and help support Native American students on campus. Da More »

NMSU Insider: New Mexico State Re-uploaded by NMSUinsider on Apr 8, 2011. Although totally different in nature, this video combines two different dance performances from New Mexico State University's American Indian Week (Zuni Bear and Soaring Eagle) with a brief glimpse of the annual Cream a Dean event in which students got the opportunity to throw pies in the face of education! More »

KRWG-TV News 4.5.11 (LAS CRUCES) - American Indian Week kicks off at New Mexico State University. KRWG's Jared Andersen has this report. More »

June 30, 2010 by College of Business online newsletter for alumni NMSU economics student awarded Truman Scholarship A New Mexico State University student will receive a very competitive national scholarship. Eric Layer, an economics junior at NMSU, has been awarded the 2010 Truman Scholarship. "The scholarship was set up as memorial to President Harry Truman," Layer said. "Its purpose is to ho More »

May 7, 2010 by Louie Calderon NMSU NewsCenter A new Miss Native American New Mexico State University was crowned last month during American Indian Week. Aileen Cruz, a freshman majoring in business management is the 2010-11 Miss Native American NMSU princess. She is of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, formerly San Juan Pueblo, located in northern New Mexico. “This has helped me overcome my More »