January 17, 2013 by Emily C. Kelley, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a leading producer of online degrees in its 2013 Best Online Education Programs rankings. NMSU ranks 52nd in Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs, 134th in Best Online Graduate Education Programs and 157th in the Best Online Bachelors Programs. “Online gr 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 »

September 24, 2012 by Tonya Suther, NMSU News Center The College of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State University will host a leading expert in Native American law who will talk about the human rights of indigenous peoples. As part of a full day of events, Robert A. Williams Jr., a member of the Lumbee Indian Tribe and a professor of law at the University of Arizona, will discuss his new b 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 »

January 31, 2012, by Grace Ann Rosile, Associate Professor, Department of Management, via email Dr. Grace Ann Rosile’s dining room currently houses over 100 books and DVDs on tribal philosophy, ethics, and business and trading practices. Her dream is that these valuable resources will one day have their own place in NMSU’s College of Business. She even has a name for this place: the Ame 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 »

June 30, 2011 by College of Business online newsletter for alumni NMSU Finance Management Association shines in competition The Finance Management Association chapter at New Mexico State University represented their alma mater exceptionally at their first FMA Finance Leaders’ Conference and Competition, getting fifth place overall in the competition. This is the first time NMSU’s FMA chapt More »

June 16, 2011 by Susan Prosoco, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University was ranked among the top 100 undergraduate degree producers in four categories by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine in their June 9 edition. In the American Indian Bachelor’s-All Disciplines Combined category, NMSU ranked 18th, an 8 percent increase in total degrees awarded from the previous year. †More »