Other NM universities announcements

New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center NM FAST program is making a final call for applications to its Larta Institute commercialization cohort, with a Friday, May 1, deadline for New Mexico-based deep-tech startups pursuing federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding.

The cohort, offered at no cost, will admit up to 20 New Mexico startups and begin on May 7, 2026. Programming includes five virtual workshops delivered every other week, covering customer discovery, sales and marketing strategy, SBIR/STTR Phase I application development, intellectual property strategy, and pitching and investor readiness. Participants also receive one-on-one advisory with Larta Principal Advisors, written Phase I proposal reviews, and SBIR/STTR mentorship through submission. 

For College students out of options, the Last Mile Education Fund provides a faster way to support degree completion in high-demand STEM fields.

At New Mexico State University, 19 students (14 of them majoring in computer science) have benefitted from the fund this academic year. In fall 2025 and spring 2026, NMSU students were awarded nearly $32,000 that helped them to cover not only tuition, but also things like car repairs, laptops and even rent. Last Mile Education Fund helps the student surmount challenges standing the way of continuing college classes to complete their degree.

New Mexico State University's Food Safety Laboratory, which has a long history of serving as a trusted technical and scientific resource nationally, especially for the southwestern United States, has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for microbiological testing services, affirming the laboratory's technical competence and the reliability of its methods.

Awarded this month, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is widely recognized as the international benchmark for laboratory testing and calibration competence. The accreditation strengthens in-state access to high-quality microbiological testing, helping New Mexico producers reduce costs and avoid delays associated with sending samples to out-of-state commercial laboratories. The lab is part of the Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems at NMSU.

New Mexico State University alumnus Phil Anderson has been named chief operating officer of the PGA of America, a senior leadership role focused on advancing the organization's strategic priorities, operational performance and member services. 

Anderson, a graduate of NMSU's Professional Golf Management Program, was selected following a national search and began his new role April 20. He will be based at the PGA of America's headquarters in Frisco, Texas, and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Terry Clark. 

NMSU leaders say Anderson's career reflects the strength and impact of the university's Professional Golf Management Program. 

In a standout national finish, undergraduate students in New Mexico State University's College of Business claimed second place at the 2026 National Ethics Case Competition, outperforming MBA and law students from some of the nation's top universities. 

Hosted by Texas A&M University, in partnership with the Daniels Fund, the competition brought together top student teams nationwide to analyze complex business and ethical dilemmas. First place was awarded to an MBA team from Cornell University, followed by undergraduates from NMSU, with third place going to an MBA team from the University of Denver. 

New Mexico State University Global Campus has announced a new partnership with Ardham Technologies, an IT consulting firm that delivers technology solutions designed to help organizations achieve their business objectives while reducing operational risk. 

This collaboration provides Ardham employees with access to cost-effective, flexible, career-focused online bachelor's and master's degree programs, along with targeted microlearning courses designed to strengthen both technical expertise and essential professional skills. 

On April 10, 2026, New Mexico State University witnessed a milestone in student-led innovation. Fifty-five students representing majors ranging from computer science and nursing to civil engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and mathematics, converged in Science Hall for Hack NMSU, the university's first interdisciplinary hackathon. 

Organized by the Computer Science Student Association and backed by the NMSU Computer Science Department, the NMSU FinTech Lab powered by Nusenda Credit Union, and the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints through the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at Arrowhead Center, the event challenged teams to conceive, build, and demo a working product in just seven hours. 

New Mexico State University will host Aggie Remembrance Day, a celebration of life honoring members of the NMSU community who died during the academic school year, Friday, May 1. 

Aggie Remembrance Day is a long-standing NMSU Student Life tradition and an opportunity for campus to gather together to reflect, share memories and celebrate those lost between April 15, 2025, and April 15, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at Corbett Center Student Union, third-floor ballrooms.