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Other NM universities announcements
This category will combine all universities that are not in Silver City, i.e. not WNMU, into one category under Non-Local News Releases
When this category is created, we have NMSU and ENMU that send us notices.-?
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
A Day With(out) Art is dedicated to bringing action and awareness to the AIDS crisis. New Mexico State University's Art Museum (UAM) and Gender and Sexuality Studies program are partnering with Visual AIDS to present "Meet Us Where We Are," a program of six videos that highlight the intersection of art and HIV. The screenings are free and open to the public.
Important Notice: This program centers harm reduction and will contain depictions of sexual activity and drug use.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
The New Mexico State University Foundation proudly announces the recipients of the fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate Award, recognizing seven exceptional students: one from each academic college and two from the Graduate School.
Selected for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service, these graduates represent the very best of the NMSU community:
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At the unexpected intersection of astronomy and animation is Rodney Levendosky, a senior majoring in animation and visual effects at New Mexico State University. His work with Astronomy Assistant Professor Juie Shetye blends these fields to study the plumes produced in volcanic eruptions.
Connecting the Creative Media Institute's animation program with a solar research group in the astronomy department began with a video game and an introductory astronomy class.
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The New Mexico State University Foundation invites alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to join the global generosity movement on GivingTuesday, Dec. 2. This year's theme, "More Cowbell, More Impact," calls on Aggies everywhere to ring in the spirit of giving — supporting scholarships, student success and programs that transform lives.
Held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, NMSU GivingTuesday unites the Aggie community in a single day of purpose and pride. Last year, more than 360 donors contributed $248,459 to NMSU initiatives. This year, the Foundation's goal is to raise $288,000 to make an even greater impact.
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New Mexico State University is on a path to strengthen its leadership in sustainable materials research through a new federally funded collaboration with NASA.
Houqian Li, chemical and materials engineering assistant professor, has received a research fellow award from the National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR, office. The award will fund a partnership with the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center to develop next-generation materials for recycling and critical resource recovery.
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Joshua Wheeler was raised in Alamogordo, New Mexico and his work has been described as "lyrical and funny" as well as "poetic and highly entertaining." One of the two books he will read excerpts from next month is about southern New Mexico.
As part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, La Sociedad para Las Artes will host a public reading by Wheeler, a Louisiana State University professor, from his publications "Acid West: Essays" and "High Heaven: A Novel."
The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in New Mexico State University's CMI Theater in Milton Hall, Room 171. A free reception will follow, where copies of Wheeler's books will be available for purchase.
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New Mexico State University students presented innovative, impact-driven ideas at the 2025 Hult Prize Pitch Competition, held on October 30 at the Corbett Center Student Union. Among the standout participants was a civil engineering team that earned second place with a project demonstrating how engineering innovation can help reshape the future of sustainable infrastructure.
The team, composed of civil engineering Ph.D. students Samriddhi Ghimire and Rasana Maharjan, presented Smartcrete, a startup concept designed to reduce the environmental impact of construction while enhancing structural safety. Their pitch aligned closely with the goals of the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints program, which powers the NMSU Hult Prize and provides specialized support for civil engineering student innovation on campus.
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CUTLINE: Since the project's launch, a dedicated team from the NMSU Library worked to digitize, catalog and preserve the Amador Family Correspondence materials for long-term public access. (Courtesy photoi).
CUTLINE: The project was supported by 13 student technicians and seven additional staff members from across the university, whose diverse academic and professional backgrounds contributed to its success. (Courtesy photo).
DATE: November 17, 2025
WRITER: Tatiana Favela,
SOURCE: Monika Glowacka-Musial,
The New Mexico State University Library has completed the Amador Family Correspondence Digitization Project, a multi-year initiative funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities to preserve and provide online access to thousands of historic letters that document life in southern New Mexico and northern Mexico from the 19th to early 20th centuries.
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