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Healthy relationships: Alums train the next generation of marriage, family therapists

Merranda Marin ’99 ’07, Marcel Montañez ’13 and Kourtney Vaillancourt ’00 ’03 have a combined five degrees from...

Beyale, K-9s on a mission to help Navajo Nation families with search, rescue nonprofit

Desperate for answers, many communities – including the Native American tribal communities in the Southwest – need as much help as...

Lending a hand, Burns continues mission to serve others in crises

For the last 12 years, Breaux Burns ’01 has had his travel bags packed and ready to go, but not for a getaway to paradise. Rather, quite the...

Ask Laura Cruz-Acosta '00

What makes a city great?

Aggies reunite at 2023 World Series

Two graduates of NMSU’s athletic training program found themselves reuniting in front of millions of baseball fans as the Arizona...

Teacher, legislator, social justice advocate: Taylor leaves lasting legacy

J. Paul Taylor ’42 ’54, revered New Mexico legislator and longtime educator, fought to give a voice to marginalized groups long before...

Gilbert describes thrilling flight to space

Jamila Gilbert ’11 joined two elite groups during her spaceflight as a mission specialist on Virgin Galactic’s Unity 25, which launched...

Ask Stephen Moreno '22

How can introducing artificial intelligence to high school students encourage them to enter a STEM field?

Grounded in spirit, Las Cruces family supports downtown

The idea of opening a coffee lounge did not happen overnight for the Espiritu family, owners of Grounded in Las Cruces.

Reunited, Ysais shares professional experiences with former interns

In summer 2023, David Ysais ’79 got to revisit a life-changing time and pay a little something forward.

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

A calling to serve leads Rodríguez to advocate for Latino communities

From Boy Scouts to a national commission, service to his community has been a driving force for Cristóbal Rodríguez ’01 ’03....

Zamora elected to NM Supreme Court

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Briana Zamora ’96 found her passion for law at NMSU. A New Mexico native, Zamora grew up in Albuquerque but...

Ask Christopher Nuñez ’09

How do you use creativity in the classroom?

Up in the Sky: Humble masters the bird’s-eye view

You can describe the work ethic of Ryan Humble ’11 in one word — initiative. Each step along the way, his can-do attitude has...

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

Ask Ana López ’16 ’20

How important is mentorship?

Hart finds success through Arrowhead program

Roch Hart ’83 has found success for his small business through an NMSU program that offers training and mentoring for New Mexico entrepreneurs.

$1 million gift to College of Business will support graduate fellowships

Julie Dill ’81 is giving back to the university that helped set her on a path to success.

Atypical student, classic Aggie Yarbrough owes post-military success to NMSU

Fred Yarbrough ’81 is not your typical Aggie.

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

Beloved horticulturist helps develop chile grown in space

From an early age, Frank Matta ’68 ’74 knew he had a future in horticulture. As an undergraduate biology student at NMSU, he was eager...

Ask Erica Marin ’14

Why is it important for people to know their history?

Former dean influenced alumni, established prominent programs

In his 15-year tenure as College of Business dean, Curtis Graham became known for the impact he made on student success, program growth and...

From City Hall to the Business Complex, Las Cruces mayor shares experience

Ken Miyagishima ’85 keeps busy, with his dual roles as a business owner and mayor of Las Cruces, but still finds time to share his experience...

‘Bands of Enchantment’ series celebrates New Mexico talent

It’s a television showcase of music that spotlights New Mexico and some of the state’s emerging artists. In its soul, however,...

Ask Collette Marie

What inspired your approach to the Interstate 25/University Avenue public art project?

Campus executive at Sandia National Labs to help train the next generation

Scott Hutchinson ’88 ’89 ’93 accepted a new role at Sandia National Laboratories that will allow the Electrical Sciences Group...

Crossing borders, El Paso native raised in Mexico inspired to study in UK

Alma Chavez ’17 had a typical childhood growing up on the United States-Mexico border.

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

Making a splash, Nash finds calling through social entrepreneurship

Each time Alexandra Nash ’06 ’08 embarks on a new endeavor, she asks herself, “How can I help others?”

Mesilla Valley roots lead to Sunshine State for U.S. Marine brigadier general

Phillip N. Frietze ’91 is a Mesilla Valley native whose family has a long history in the region dating back to the 1840s.

Ask Arik Ruiz ’12

What advice would you give to business owners looking to adapt to obstacles like COVID-19?

Schwartz’s vision for broadcast news gains momentum

His former professors at NMSU say Gadi Schwartz ’06 is the kind of person journalism needs right now.

Lasting Legacy: Scholarship will benefit aspiring teachers

Karen Trujillo ’92 ’93 ’98, who passed away in late February 2021, was known for her dedication to students and educators in New...

First woman to lead NASA spaceflight encourages STEM exploration

Kathy Lueders ’93 ’99 was preparing for a career on Wall Street until she decided to switch gears and pursue engineering.

Marina Monsisvais ’00

What advice would you give those interested in becoming an entrepreneur?

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

New graduates, Ph.D. student earn highly-competitive research fellowships

Two NMSU graduates and one soon-to-be grad have joined an elite group of young scholars to earn National Science Foundation Research Fellowships,...

Distinguished Alumni

Congratulations to all of our Distinguished Alumni and our James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service and Young Alumni Service Award recipients....

Alumni successes

Alumni successes

Ignite Aggie Discovery Campaign Update

Ignite Aggie Discovery Campaign Update

Professor sparks student’s passion, lifelong correspondence ensues

The Bible’s poetry is meant to inspire the soul, but for one would-be minister, the words of an NMSU poetry professor led him beyond being a...

Ask Jennifer Cervantes ’04 ’07

How can parents get their middle school-aged children to read more?

FBI Deputy Director offers advice to criminal justice students

He’s the third generation of New Mexico men to serve and protect, and now David Bowdich ’91 has the top job in the FBI not appointed by...