Other NM universities announcements

New Mexico State University's Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Research Center will unveil its mobile education museum during a public grand opening Friday, Oct. 17, at NMSU's Preciado Park.

"Think Inside the Box: An Art-Installation of Local Histories, Ethnic Studies Curriculum" is the latest project by the BEST Research Center. As a novel approach to curriculum co-development, it offers opportunities to critically explore place-based content and exhibit design.

The mobile, living museum will be open for guests to explore during the grand opening, which begins at 4:30 p.m. The event will also feature refreshments, music and remarks from BEST faculty and community partners. Attendance is free, but RSVPs are required by Oct. 15.

The College of Health, Education and Social Transformation at New Mexico State University broke ground on a transformative expansion of O'Donnell Hall in fall 2024, ushering in a new chapter to advance health and education. The construction project is part of an $18.8 million initiative aimed at growing New Mexico's allied health workforce and reducing health disparities across the state.

Funded by a combination of voter-approved general obligation bonds and legislative appropriations – including $15.5 million from the 2022 GO Bond and support from House Bill 153 – the expansion has been in the planning stage since 2017.

Haylee Viramontes always had dreams that reached much farther than Anthony, New Mexico, the small, rural town where she grew up.

"In high school, I really pushed myself. I was very competitive, for myself and for my family most of all," said Viramontes, a 2021 Gadsden High School graduate and TRIO Upward Bound participant. "The community of Anthony is super supportive, and if you want to spread your wings and branch out, people will support you and be happy for you. I think that's what helped me a lot."

Despite starting her higher education journey at New Mexico State University thinking she was no longer going to be as competitive as she was in high school, a conversation with NMSU Honors College Dean Phame Camarena changed that.

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.