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March 23, 2010

Aggie basketball team takes 2010 WAC title, loses heartbreaker in NCAA tourney

The New Mexico State University men's basketball team made a spirited run through the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) tournament in Reno, Nev., and on March 13 captured the title with a win over the rival Aggies of Utah State. read more...

NMSU President Couture named fellow of international professional association

Barbara Couture, president of New Mexico State University, was selected as a fellow of the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing during the group's annual conference March 17 in Louisville, Ky. read more...

HR’s new exempt performance evaluation and planning form a valuable tool for measuring success

As part of NMSU's performance management program, a new evaluation and self-assessment form for exempt employees has been developed by Employee & Management Services. read more...

Upgrades on Banner system enhance convenience

New Mexico State University's enterprise resource planning system, Banner, will make several more convenient features available to students and faculty with upgrades, which will be performed during Spring Break, March 25-28. read more...

NMSU program offers faculty chance to flex their leadership muscles

New Mexico State University is fostering leaders in a program aimed at helping faculty advance their professional careers. The ADVANCING Leaders Program is now accepting applications for its 2010-2011 session. read more...

NMSU partners with Bureau of Reclamation on advanced water treatment research

New Mexico State University has partnered with the Bureau of Reclamation on a $5 million cooperative agreement to develop technologies that will provide the citizens of New Mexico and the southwestern United States with more affordable, potable water. read more...

University Museum opening reception shows continued success of program

The opening reception for the spring exhibits at the University Museum saw its largest turnout, with support from more than 350 New Mexico State University faculty, staff and students as well as members of the community last month. read more...

NMSU’s College of Education hosts STEM conference

More than 140 kindergarten through 12th-grade math and science teachers attended the second annual Southwest Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Conference held by New Mexico State University's College of Education March 6. read more...

NMSU sends chile seeds, expertise to 'The People's Garden' in Washington, D.C.

Washington Monument? Check. The Capitol Building? Check. New Mexican chile garden? You bet. Tourists visiting Washington, D.C., can now add an additional stop to their sightseeing list. "The People's Garden," surrounding the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will feature chiles developed by New Mexico State University. read more...

NMSU AFROTC honors former cadet, commander in dedication ceremony

On March 5 Air Force ROTC Detachment 505 at New Mexico State University dedicated a display case to distinguished alumnus Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez and Lt. Col. David W. Wallace, the first-ever AFROTC commander at NMSU. read more...

Spotlight - Sharon Jones

Most people laugh and think Sharon Jones or Garrey Carruthers are joking when they say they've worked together since the Ford administration. The funny thing is-it's not a joke. The two actually met in 1976 when they both attended the state Republican convention in Albuquerque during the "Ford/Reagan battle." From there, Jones' career has mirrored the career of Carruthers, from state government to the health care industry to New Mexico State University. read more...