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 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 »

December 18, 2009. Retrieved online: December 18, 2009 from Ashley Meeks, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES -- Commencement speakers typically encourage graduates not to pack away their quest for knowledge with their exuberantly decorated caps. This year, in a job market described variously in American headlines as bleak, dire, tough, tepid and challenging, some New Mexico State University stud More »

December 15, 2009 by College of Business online newsletter for alumni Distinguished Alumni & James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service: Brenda Joy Baca Alvarez and Shari Jones These NMSU Alumni Association awards are presented annually during Homecoming week. Brenda Alvarez was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After graduating from high school, prompted by her parents, she moved to Las Cruces More »

December 1, 2009 by Bryant Million NMSU NewsCenter For their outstanding academic performance, leadership, scholarship and participation in university and community activities, the New Mexico State University Alumni Association will honor the Outstanding Seniors for Fall 2009. An outstanding senior was chosen from each of NMSU’s academic colleges, as well as an international student and on More »