Other NM universities announcements

The recipient of this year's Social Justice Award from New Mexico State University's Department of Government is NMSU professor of public health Jagdish Khubchandani. The award reception kicked off the 2025 J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium April 29-May 1.

Government department head Neil Harvey presented the award to Khubchandani, professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, at the opening reception of the 2025 J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium. The award is presented each year to an NMSU faculty member, staff or student who has volunteered to help create a more just society.

"I have always believed that health should be a right and not a privilege. Until we achieve that universal goal of health for all, our work in the area of social justice helps uplift those that suffer the most from poor health and lack of opportunities to lead a fulfilling life," Khubchandani said. "I dedicate this award to NMSU staff members who are our frontliners and supporters in all the work I do to help realize the goal of fair societies and healthier lives." 

Khubchandani teaches in the areas of epidemiology, environmental health and evaluation. Ever since his training as a medical student in India, he has engaged with people across communities and countries regardless of their background. For his work in community service, he was also awarded the Indiana Governor's Service Learning Award in 2012.

"Dr. Khubchandani's work on gun violence and a variety of public health challenges has gained national and international recognition and he has made significant contributions to our understanding of diverse responses to vaccine rollout and mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Harvey. "Dr. Khubchandani promotes social justice in public health while seeking to build understanding among different groups and avoid adding to social divisions. He is a very deserving recipient of the Department of Government's Social Justice Award."

Portales, NM – April 30, 2025- Eastern New Mexico University announced today that the guest speaker for the spring 2025 commencement will be Michael Boit, Olympic medal winner, and 1976 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University.

"Dr. Boit is an outstanding athlete, academic, and philanthropist. He epitomizes what it means to be a Greyhound," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "We are honored to welcome back one of our distinguished alumni to share his inspirational story and message with our graduating class."

Roswell, NM – April 29, 2025 – The Eastern New Mexico University system is set to host its first-ever "One Eastern Day" celebration, sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank, on Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. on the ENMU-Roswell Campus.

The Eastern New Mexico University System is inviting all community members from Roswell and the surrounding communities to come out and celebrate all things Eastern at this special event on May 1. 

The event will feature outdoor activities for the whole family, including food trucks, inflatables, displays, live music, and a free concert by Roswell's own Grupo Maldad.

Dancers in New Mexico State University's Dance Program promise to captivate audiences with a vibrant showcase of movement and artistry during their upcoming "Desert Bloom: A Celebration of Dance" performances.

The performances will take place at 7 p.m. May 1-3 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. General admission tickets are $10 each and available here.

New Mexico State University has earned two new classifications by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education that reflect the university's commitment to quality education and student success.

Carnegie officials made the announcement Thursday, April 24. NMSU has earned the 2025 Institutional Classification and the 2025 Student Access and Earnings Classification.

"NMSU faculty, staff and administrators continuously work towards meeting our land-grant mission of teaching, research and service," said Tony Marin, associate vice president for Student Affairs. "Our primary goal is to serve our student population through high-quality instruction and experiential learning experiences in preparation for the workforce. The Carnegie designations reflect the exceptional student body that NMSU has the privilege of serving."

Portales, NM – April 22, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 25 awards during the 2025 award cycle by OnlineU.com.

The awards recognize Eastern New Mexico University as having some of the best online programs in the nation, including the top ranking for online bachelor's in aviation degrees, online master's in communication degrees, as well as having the second-best online speech-language pathology and sociology degrees. Additionally, ENMU was ranked as having the fifth-best online degree in Spanish, the 11th-best online Math degree, the 25th-best online nursing program, and the 29th-best online social work degree in the nation.

New Mexico State University's Model United Nations team was named a Distinguished Delegation at the 2025 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference held earlier this month in New York City, continuing the team's longstanding tradition of excellence in international education, diplomacy and student leadership. 

NMSU's Model UN team has earned top honors in 18 of the last 19 years, except for 2020 when the conference was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Portales, NM – April 22, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present the 2025 New Mexico New Works Festival April 24-27 at the University Theatre Center on the ENMU Campus.

This year, the festival will feature ten plays by New Mexican playwrights. Playwrights include ENMU students, alumni, faculty, and playwrights from the region.