Other NM universities announcements

Dedication ceremony for a Cummins engine donated by Cummins Inc.

New Mexico State University College of Engineering.

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. - Maggard Courtyard, NMSU main campus.

VISUALS: The event celebrates the donation of a Cummins engine by Cummins Inc. to support student learning and hands-on educational experiences. Representatives from Cummins leadership will be in attendance, including Robert Rivas, executive director of supplier quality; Alonso Navarrete, operations manager; and Aravind Mannarswamy, artificial intelligence leader. Faculty, staff and students from the NMSU College of Engineering will also be in attendance.

Guinivere Mayse and Hannah Augustyniak received awards for their articles about women's history from the Doña Ana County Historical Society (DACHS) at its recent annual banquet.

The DACHS actively promotes and recognizes historical research, preservation and education regarding Doña Ana County and Southern New Mexico. The society facilitates these efforts through financial grants, awards and the publication of research. 

The two New Mexico State University students' work was published in the 2026 Southern New Mexico Historical Review. Their articles take women's history beyond the books, bringing their stories out of the shadows and illuminating the full extent of their impact on feminism and society in Las Cruces.

New Mexico State University has selected Karen Kopera-Frye as associate dean of the Graduate School. She will begin her new role Feb. 23. 

"I am delighted Dr. Kopera-Frye will be joining the Graduate School," said Ranjit T. Koodali, dean of the Graduate School and associate provost for interdisciplinary studies. "Dr. Kopera-Frye brings extensive administrative experience, including 18 years in advanced leadership roles such as associate dean of academics and research, as well as institutional knowledge and Faculty Senate leadership that will help raise the visibility of graduate education at NMSU." 

The 11th annual Las Cruces International Film Festival kicks off five days of films, workshops, celebrities and VIP events with "She Dances," the opening night film on April 8 that goes to the heart of the father-daughter experience, starting Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey.

"This film speaks to the universal themes of hope and resilience, making it the perfect choice to launch our celebration of independent cinema," said festival executive director and professor in New Mexico State University's Creative Media Institute. "We believe that 'She Dances' will resonate strongly with audiences."

New Mexico State University PGA Golf Management Assistant Director, Henry Stetina, has been named the 2026 PGA of America National Youth Player Development Award recipient, a national honor recognizing exceptional commitment to growing the game of golf and creating positive experiences for young players.

The award celebrates PGA professionals who demonstrate leadership in youth engagement, player development and community impact. Stetina will receive the award in November at the PGA of America Annual Meeting.

"Receiving the 2026 PGA National Youth Player Development Award has been a humbling and surreal experience," Stetina said. "It reflects years of perseverance and hard work and validates my pursuit of introducing kids to golf. Our mission is to build community and develop leaders through golf, and I am grateful to have shared this journey with our NMSU PGA Golf Management students." 

NMSU Global Campus has announced a new partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools to provide expanded access to affordable, flexible higher education opportunities for all district employees. 

Through this collaboration, LCPS staff including teachers, administrators, and support personnel will have access to fully accredited online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed to support career advancement, professional growth, and workforce development. LCPS employees can pursue high-demand graduate degrees and licensure pathways in areas such as special education, secondary education, and early childhood education. 

In a strategic move that could help New Mexico State University increase graduate enrollment and retention and increase research proposal competitiveness, NMSU announced full-time tuition coverage for its graduate assistant workforce beginning with the fall 2026 semester, following ratification by the Board of Regents of a memorandum of agreement between the university and the union representing graduate assistants.

The board's decision on Wednesday ratifies an MOA modifying the existing collective bargaining agreement between the university and NMSU's Graduate Workers United (United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America local 1498) that increases tuition scholarships available for qualified graduate workers from 6 credit hours per fall and spring semester to 9 credit hours – considered a full-time class load for graduate students at NMSU.

Career exploration and hiring opportunities will take the spotlight at New Mexico State University Wednesday, March 4, as Aggie Career Studio hosts the Employment Extravaganza Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of Corbett Center Student Union.

The annual event transforms the Corbett Center into a hub of professional networking, giving students and alumni direct access to recruiters seeking candidates for internships, co-ops, seasonal roles and full-time careers. Organizations from diverse industries across New Mexico and beyond will be on site to meet with Aggies from every academic discipline.