From the Desk of the President
In our continuing series of articles exploring our Seven Steps to Success, this article will focus on our initiative to move the university toward greater efficiency and effectiveness. But first, I would like to address some unfinished business. Last spring, when I first addressed our faculty, I noted that we had several projects started before my time that remained unfinished. One was to address the concerns of our faculty researchers about our inefficient research processes. I met over several weeks with Interim Provost Jay Jordan and Vice President for Research Vimal Chaitanya to discuss solutions. read more...
News
Jarma Holguin, an administrative secretary for the Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center at New Mexico State University, has been selected to receive the 2009 Stephen W. and Robert E. Roberts Memorial Staff Award. read more...
| Around the State
Keeping a university system as large and varied as New Mexico State University's is a major task, akin to maintaining a small city. NMSU's Office of Facilities Operations and Utilities, the department responsible for construction, is currently managing more than 80 building projects, in some phase of design or construction, on university sites around the state. The five biggest projects currently underway at NMSU locations, with regards to budget, are listed below. read more...
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NMSU Year in Review
The 2009-2010 academic year was a landmark year in many ways for New Mexico State University. From Barbara Couture being named the first full-time, female president of the university, to continued record enrollment, to big success in the classroom and the athletic field, Aggies had much to be proud of.
The Year in Review video/slideshow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsGJqqv6xeg) captures a few of the notable moments at New Mexico State University during the 2009-2010 academic year.
| Diversity
New Mexico Highlands University will recognize Herman Garcia, director of elementary education in New Mexico State University's College of Education, as its 2010 Distinguished Alumnus during the school's homecoming celebration in October. Garcia is nationally recognized for his significant contributions to bilingual education. He earned a doctorate in education, with an emphasis in bilingual education, from NMSU, and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard University. read more...
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Faculty/Staff Spotlight
New Mexico State University faculty member Milton Thomas was recently named the Gerald Thomas Chair in Food Production and Natural Resources in the university's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. read more...
| Raves & Renown
Have you been promoted? Received an award or recognition from a peer organization? Want to share a colleague’s recent accolades? Submit the good news of your accomplishment for publication in @nmsu. read more...
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Upcoming EventsKeep up to date on the latest cultural and athletic events on NMSU’s Las Cruces campus via our Upcoming Events calendar. read more...
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