Other NM universities announcements

Hidden among maze of nondescript offices inside O'Donnell Hall on the New Mexico State University main campus is a center responsible for fostering the love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics among thousands of children at every grade level in New Mexico, along with their families.

The NMSU STEM Outreach Center offers a variety of out-of-school-time activities to more than 5,000 students as part of the New Mexico Public Education Department's 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. Since 2001, the center has also hosted a series of popular summer camps on the NMSU campus, featuring activities involving drones, robots, computers and more.

PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico University has partnered with New Mexico-based Rio Bravo Brewing Co. to launch a new, officially licensed beer: Rooing Hound Brew.

This exciting collaboration brings a refreshing new beverage to market that celebrates the spirit and mascot of ENMU, the Greyhound.

Born in the heart of New Mexico and brewed for the bold, Rooing Hound Brew captures the spirit of the Greyhound—fast, fearless, and full of fight. This beer runs smoothly from the first sip to the last drop with a crisp, clean finish and just the right bite. 

PORTALES, NM – October 3, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University is proud to announce that Dr. Eduardo Ceh-Varela, assistant professor of Computer Science, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 New Mexico Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Mentor Award. Ceh-Varela was nominated by his students and is recognized for his deeply personal, empathetic, and impactful guidance in STEM research and education.

"ENMU is very proud of the work of Dr. Ceh-Varela and adds our congratulations on receiving this recognition," said Dr. James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor.  "Dr. Ceh-Varela is an outstanding example of what it means to be a teacher-scholar. He conducts outstanding research of his own and simultaneously mentors the next generation of researchers and innovators."

Fifty researchers from New Mexico State University have been named among the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide, an increase compared to lists from previous years.

Last year, NMSU saw 41 of its researchers named to the list compiled by Stanford University and publishing company Elsevier.

"This recognition highlights the significant contributions NMSU faculty are making to scholarship and discovery worldwide," said Patricia Sullivan, interim NMSU vice president of research, creativity and economic development. "It serves both as a milestone and a springboard, demonstrating the impact of their work across disciplines while reinforcing the importance of research in advancing knowledge, education and opportunity. The increase from 41 to 50 faculty ranked among the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide reflects the collective strength and growing visibility of NMSU's research enterprise, and underscores NMSU's rising recognition as a quality R1 university."

Renowned music agent John Huie, who represents stars like Zac Brown Band, Faith Hill, Dwight Yoakam and others, recently spoke to a class at New Mexico State University.

Huie joined NMSU's Entertainment Business and Venue Management class last month as a guest speaker. The class is part of NMSU's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

Huie told many stories about working in the entertainment industry. He spoke about his career progression, from booking concerts for Davidson College to starting as a talent agent, working with artists like the Police, the Go-Go's, and Joan Jett. He also spoke about founding CAA's Nashville office with five employees and building it to 150 employees today. Along with the music side, CAA is now the country's largest sports management agency. 

New Mexico State University Global Campus has launched a new partnership with El Paso Electric to strengthen the regional workforce through accessible, high-quality education.

The collaboration marks a major step in preparing professionals for the evolving energy industry. Through this partnership, El Paso Electric employees will gain access to preferred tuition rates across NMSU Global Campus online programs including engineering, business and information technology, as well as professional development opportunities in areas such as leadership upskilling, project management and workforce readiness.

The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, recently hosted its 2025 Pitch & Match event with resounding success, while also celebrating the program's accomplishments over the past three years as it comes to an end.

The energy was palpable at Q Station in Albuquerque as New Mexico's entrepreneurial community came together for the Pitch & Match event Sept. 24, a high-energy gathering designed to connect the state's most promising startups with investors and ecosystem partners.

Top executives from General Motors traveled from Detroit to New Mexico State University in September to meet with students in the College of Business's supply chain program, offering rare insight into the global automotive industry and opening new career pathways for Aggies.

The visit stemmed from NMSU's success at a national case competition last year, when GM's executive director for supply chain, Dave Leich, contacted Victor Pimentel, director of NMSU's supply chain program. Impressed with the Aggie team's strong quantitative skills, Leich initiated a partnership that ultimately brought GM leadership to campus.