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September 22, 2009

NMSU's fall 2009 enrollment jumps 8.3 percent from 2008

New Mexico State University recorded an 8.3 percent increase in fall 2009 enrollment across all campuses. NMSU's Grants campus gained the highest percentage: 26.8 percent. NMSU-Carlsbad grew by 20.9 percent, NMSU-Alamogordo gained 14.4 percent and NMSU-Dona Ana Community College increased 5.5 percent. read more...

Aggie great Pervis Atkins no stranger to national spotlight

From etching his name into the record books to becoming just the second player in New Mexico State University history to have his jersey retired - for Pervis Atkins the list goes on, and almost 50 years after his college football career ended, the accolades are still coming. read more...

Health Centers will host free seasonal flu clinics

The New Mexico State University Health and Wellness Centers are encouraging everyone to get their seasonal flu vaccine, since health care providers are expecting a very active flu season this year. read more...

Villanueva Scholarship Endowment reaches goal, breakfast will not be held

The Danny Villanueva Scholarship Endowment has reached the goal of $500,000 set by its founder and as a result there will not be a fundraising breakfast in October. read more...

Public Relations professionals get answers to questions on importance of continuing education

The luncheon may have been for public relations professionals, but the information is essential for undergraduate students as well: Graduate degrees are important, for the most part. read more...

Aggie Coach earns spot in PGA Tournament

New Mexico State University men's golf coach Scott Lieberwirth is gearing up to compete in the 2009 Callaway Golf PGA Assistant Championship at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Oct. 1-4. read more...

NMSU police officer helps rescue swimmer in Hawaii

When it comes to life-or-death situations, quick thinking can make the difference between a tragedy and a happy ending, as off-duty NMSU police officer Brandi Texeira showed in August when she helped rescue an unconscious swimmer in Hawaii. read more...

Witte honored by National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Jeff Witte, New Mexico Department of Agriculture's director of agricultural biosecurity, has received the James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service to Agriculture during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's annual meeting in Montgomery, Ala. read more...

NMSU alumnus named one of TV’s Unsung Pitchmen

When New Mexico State University alumnus Scott Bailey graduated with a mechanical engineering degree, acting wasn't part of his career plan. read more...

Spotlight - Ed Pias

Bangladesh is a focal point for Ed Pias' life and his music. He was in the Peace Corps in Bangladesh following his love of music and the advice of his father when he met his wife, Sally, who was also in the Peace Corps. read more...