LCSN: Regents: Beliefs, not politics, spur vote on NMSU president
May 7, 2013. Retrieved online May 8, 2013 from Lindsey Anderson, Las Cruces Sun-News
LAS CRUCES — New Mexico State University regents say politics did not play a role in the vote on former Republican Gov. Garrey Carruthers for the school's next president, though the 3-2 vote fell along political lines.
Regents Mike Cheney, who also serves as chairman, and Jordan Banegas are Republicans, an More »
NMSU announces presidential search committee
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 »
KRWG News: NMSU names Dr. Manuel Pacheco interim president
KRWG News
Published on Oct 10, 2012 by KRWGnews
The NMSU board unanimously approved Dr. Manuel Pacheco as interim president Wednesday after Dr. Barbara Couture left the university last week.
A familiar face on campus, Dr. Pacheco was NMSU's interim president in 2009.
As interim, Pacheco is limited to one year and a salary that can't exceed $360,000 dollars.
With the interim pr More »
NMSU students explore sustainable tourism in Costa Rica
September 12, 2012 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center
The students in the program developed a blog about their experiences, which can be seen at http://fromcatie.blogspot.com
Costa Rica is a Central American country with beautiful ocean beaches and lush rain forests, known for its biodiversity as well as its long tradition of political stability. It takes sustainability very seriously, an More »
NMSU puts a business spin on summer camp
May 10, 2012 by Janet Perez, NMSU News Center
Parents looking for a different kind of summer camp for their kids may want to try New Mexico State University’s Camp Innoventure.
Run by NMSU’s Arrowhead Center, Camp Innoventure gives students entering sixth to eighth grade an opportunity to learn how to start their own businesses.
In the weeklong session, campers learn how to brains More »
NMSU creates New Frontiers Institute
May 3, 2012 by Janet Perez, NMSU News Center
New Mexico State University has launched the New Frontiers Institute to provide faculty with space and support to develop creative ideas and scholarship that will benefit the entire community.
Administered by the Honors College, the New Frontiers Institute is an initiative spearheaded by Wendy K. Wilkins, executive vice president and provost of NM More »
New department head mixes psychology with business
NMSU News
Published on Apr 27, 2012 by nmsunews. Steven Elias has been head of the management department at the College of Business for almost a year, yet there are still many unpacked boxes behind his desk. The father of twins is busy juggling family life and a new demanding position.
May 1, 2012 by Angela Simental NMSU@WORK
Steven Elias has been head of the management department More »
NMSU News: Dr. Steven Elias, Department Head, Management
NMSU News
Published on Apr 27, 2012 by nmsunews
Steven Elias has been head of the management department at the College of Business for almost a year, yet there are still many unpacked boxes behind his desk. The father of twins is busy juggling family life and a new demanding position. More »
NMSU president to represent university at Global Summit
April 27, 2012 by Darrell J. Pehr, NMSU News Center
New Mexico State University President Barbara Couture will participate at the fifth Global University Summit in Chicago from April 29 to May 1.
Held concurrently with the G8 Summit, the Global University Summit brings together leadership of major research universities and industry from across the world to deliberate on critical issues facin More »
