New Mexico State University is the state's land-grant university,
serving the educational needs of New Mexico's diverse population through
comprehensive programs of education, research, extension education,
and public service.
New Mexico State University was founded in 1888 as Las Cruces College
and later renamed New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
In 1960, the constitution of New Mexico formally recognized the institution
as New Mexico State University. Throughout its history, the university
has preserved many of the traditions of its land-grant origin while
also increasing emphasis on the fine arts, humanities, social and
natural sciences. Today, New Mexico State University is a major institution
of higher education.
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