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Cade Borner, an NMSU sociology senior, stands with mentor Marshall Taylor, a sociology associate professor, in front of bookshelves while working on a Discovery Scholars research project.

Discovery Scholars Program expands research opportunities for NMSU undergraduates

NMSU is expanding its Discovery Scholars Program to give more undergraduates hands-on research experience with faculty mentors and pathways to graduate study.

Sarah Kimmerly

Actors in costume perform a scene from NMSU Theatre’s production of “Into the Woods,” including a character dressed as Little Red Riding Hood.

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NMSU Theatre production of ‘Into the Woods’ opens April 24

NMSU Theatre will stage “Into the Woods” starting April 24 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, bringing classic fairy tale characters together in Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical.

Sarah Kimmerly

Portrait of poet Sheila Black alongside the cover of her book “Cinnamon Fire.”

Las Cruces Events

NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author, poet April 24

New Mexico State University will host a free public reading April 24 featuring award-winning author and poet Sheila Black at Milton Hall in Las Cruces.

Sarah Kimmerly

Wanda Bowman stands outdoors smiling in a yard, wearing a vest and collared shirt.

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NMSU supporter Bowman to receive honorary doctoral degree

NMSU will award an honorary doctoral degree to longtime supporter and philanthropist Wanda Bowman during spring commencement in May.

Nora Hahn

Trumpet player Jens Lindemann performs on stage during a live concert.

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Internationally known trumpet player Jens Lindemann to perform with NMSU students

Trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann will join NMSU for a free Brass Day event April 19 and perform with the Wind Symphony in a free April 21 concert in Las Cruces.

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Karla Villalobos Porras loads a sample into a lab instrument while working in New Mexico State University’s Food Safety Laboratory.

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NMSU Food Safety Laboratory transforms into premier hub of innovation

A leadership shift is driving growth at NMSU’s Food Safety Laboratory, with expanded programs and partnerships positioning it as a key player in Southwest food safety innovation.

Adriana M. Chávez

Guinivere Mayse receives a certificate from Neil Harvey during the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium closing reception at New Mexico State University.

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NMSU art history student receives J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award

An NMSU art history and history student received the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award, recognizing research and community work focused on preserving regional history and advancing social justice.

Sarah Kimmerly

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NMSU political science students present at national research conference

NMSU students shared research on topics including Indigenous policy and nuclear waste at a national political science conference in Washington, D.C.

Minerva Baumann

An aerial view of the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces shows academic buildings and tree-lined walkways.

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NMSU earns national recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings

NMSU earned national rankings across multiple graduate programs in the latest U.S. News list, including business, public health and engineering.

Tatiana Favela