Category: Education
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NMSU professor publishes textbooks on family and conflict communication
"Each time we release a new edition, we feature new research findings and new actionable skills that we can teach to people." [more…]
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NMSU’s Physical Science Laboratory marks 80 years of innovation
“For generations, NMSU faculty, students, researchers, engineers and mission partners have brought their talent, dedication and ingenuity to advancing our nation’s most important missions.” [more…]
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Sponsor an LCPS Student This Holiday Season Through the 2026 “Wish Upon a Star” Project
Community members are welcome to stop by the Family Support Center, select one or more stars from the tree and register their selections with the… [more…]
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NMSU enrollment hits seven-year high after years of consistent growth
“Our community colleges have experienced remarkable momentum over the past four years as we recovered from the pandemic.” [more…]
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DACC earns gold, bronze regional marketing awards from national organization
“We are honored to receive these awards to showcase the hard work DACC puts in every single day for our students.” [more…]
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NMSU Alamogordo marketing specialist earns three regional awards
“Receiving the Rising Star Award is an incredible honor, and I’m truly grateful to be recognized alongside so many talented marketing and communications professionals.” [more…]
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New Mexico to provide families with at-home reading plans and over 750,000 books
“The family literacy plans connect the information teachers share with books and activities families can use together." [more…]
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Red Ribbon Week Brings Schools and Community Partners Together in Southern Doña Ana County
The activities offered students an opportunity to connect with community members while reinforcing the importance of healthy decisions and positive goals for the future. [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Seeks Parents and Community Members to Serve on Equity Council
Council members serve alongside teachers, principals, parents, community members, and school board representatives. [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Hosts 2026 State of the District Wednesday (October 28)
Building on the district's strategic plan, which extends through 2029, Ruiz is expected to address key priorities, including student achievement, literacy and mathematics, attendance, student… [more…]
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NMSU’s free online high school readiness series helps students prepare for next steps
“Preparing students for life after high school cannot be the responsibility of just one department, one school or one university." [more…]
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NMSU professors collaborate on $1.2 million NASA grant
“We want teachers to critically use the NASA visualization and related tools.” [more…]
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NMSU research centers celebrate fall with outreach events
The next event will take place Oct. 28, when the Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari hosts about 150 fourth- and fifth-grade students… [more…]
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NMSU Ph.D. student finds proof of rare wild cat in northern New Mexico
“It’s very rare for people to see them, and to know that they’re here, I think, provides something like an inner joy for people.” [more…]
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NMSU receives nearly $2.85 million state funding for geothermal energy project
“We structured the project as both scientifically driven, and from an industrial viewpoint in the sense that every step of the project, we have three… [more…]
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NMSU graduate symposium to highlight student research, creativity
“The Graduate Research and Arts Symposium is a campus-wide celebration of excellence in research and creative works of graduate students.” [more…]
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Education: New Mexico awarded five federal grants totaling more than $44 million
“Together, these efforts will help more students see a path from what they learn in school to the futures they want to build.” [more…]
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Sloan Digital Sky Survey marks milestone with unprecedented view of universe
“DR20 represents an enormous leap in the scale of SDSS data products – today we release over three million spectra of stars and galaxies along… [more…]
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Nuclear Fuel Cycle 101: Wet Storage
A typical spent fuel pool is at least 40 feet deep and lined with several feet of concrete and steel to prevent leaks. [more…]
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NMSU research center receives $22.1 million grant to continue WIPP-monitoring operations
"CEMRC exemplifies this commitment through its independent environmental monitoring, and continued investment from the Department of Energy will help sustain this important work.” [more…]
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NMSU welcomes middle school students, highlights campus at Young Achievers Forum
"Through the partnership of our schools, private industry and CommUNITY en Acción, students will explore the possibilities of higher education and connect with professionals who… [more…]
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Department of Wildlife’s Kids Corner: Learn how to build your own shelter!
A lean-to is one of the simplest shelters to build. [more…]
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NMSU engineering professor recognized with NSF CAREER Award
“The award provides an extraordinary opportunity to establish and expand my research program, mentor the next generation of researchers, and make a meaningful impact on… [more…]
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NMSU engineering department to offer award for Capstone Design Day
“Our students work very hard on their projects, and we wanted to give them the chance to become publicly recognized along with students from other… [more…]
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State awards grants to 33 schools and districts to promote safe and appropriate connectivity
By law, every school district and charter must now develop and enforce their policies to address wireless device distractions. Exceptions include student medical needs and… [more…]
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Fujitsu to establish quantum computing research center in NM
“By pairing Fujitsu's global expertise with the strength of our universities, national laboratories, and research community, we're building an ecosystem where quantum innovation can thrive.” [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Launches Phase Two of the Family Support Center
“The Family Support Center is about... removing barriers, building relationships, connecting families with community resources, and making sure our families know that they have a… [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Student Marcus Li to Represent New Mexico at National Civics Bee Championship
“To see him advance from Camino Real Middle School to represent not only LCPS, but the entire state of New Mexico on a national stage… [more…]
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Mission: Zero Hour STEM program takes off at WSMR
“You pushed your limits; you challenged yourselves and probably accomplished more than you thought you were capable of. Fantastic job.” [more…]
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NMSU Learning Games Lab Researcher Brings Inclusive Design to TEDx Stage
“The content is in small bites.” [more…]
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NMSU physics professor receives 5-year NSF CAREER award
“My research explores what happens when we bring two different materials together." [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Thrive Champions Celebrated Through Partnership with NMSU
September’s recognition focused on productivity, defined as the ability to use time, energy and resources effectively to reach goals while staying focused, collaborating with others,… [more…]
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The Moon map that made history
Visible on the center-right section of the map is Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility), the area where the Apollo 11 crew landed safely in 1969. [more…]
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Flooding Cancels Hatch Valley Schools, Delays Gadsden ISD Again
The district said canceling classes Wednesday, Sept. 30, will keep students off the roads while allowing flooded and muddy roads additional time to dry. [more…]
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Public Education Department proposes budget focused on student achievement, support
FY28 request prioritizes literacy, mathematics, attendance, educator quality and school improvement [more…]
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Gadsden Schools Delay Tuesday Start as Heavy Rain Threatens Flood-Damaged Roads
The district said families will be notified by 6:30 a.m. if conditions require any additional changes to Tuesday's schedule. [more…]
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NMSU hosts the 16th International Ablation Workshop
“While ablation is not the main focus of my research, I was able to connect with people with similar interests to me in the hypersonic… [more…]
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Zia Middle School Students Explore Culture Through Lotería for Hispanic Heritage Month
Students in Mr. Gaytan’s 7th- and 8th-grade ENLACE classes have been busy learning about the many cultures and traditions found throughout Hispanic communities. [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Celebrates Community School Coordinators Who Connect Students, Families and Resources
“Community school coordinators understand that what happens outside the classroom can have a tremendous impact on what happens inside it." [more…]
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NMSU Extension uses AI to update 4-H curriculum, create bot
“AI, we cannot deny. It’s here. It’s happening right now, so how can we support Extension agents and specialists using the technology?” [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Launches ‘Thank a Principal’ Community Appreciation Campaign
“Principals are our building leaders who offer encouragement, believe in our students and staff, and create a culture where all students can thrive." [more…]
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National Science Foundation awards NMSU grant for chemical simulation
“This award shows that we are meeting the demands and expectations of an R1 research university.” [more…]
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Fixing FLOPS
“If a computer calculated the radius of the earth, it would be off by the width of about 1 atom." [more…]
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Las Cruces Public Schools Virtual Learning Academy Accepting Applications for Second Nine Weeks
VLA is available to students in elementary, middle, and high school who live within the Las Cruces Public Schools boundaries. [more…]
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NMSU engineering internships make the most of the college experience
"WSTF encourages all interns to ask questions and problem-solve on each project and across the center." [more…]
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NMSU alum awarded prestigious honor in field biology for innovative research
“We had known for a while that hummingbirds also were capable of vocal learning and very little was known about how they learned their vocalizations… [more…]
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Domenici Public Policy Conference Returns to NMSU
The conference continues the legacy of Pete V. Domenici by creating opportunities for dialogue, learning and public service. [more…]
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A Day of Remembrance at Mayfield High School
The ceremony gave a new generation of Las Cruces students — most born years after Sept. 11, 2001 — an opportunity to take part in… [more…]
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Centennial High School Students Earn National Recognition as 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
Ronan and Annie are among 16,000 students nationwide selected for this distinction based on their performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test… [more…]
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NMSU FIRE Venture Fellow completes summer internship with El Paso health innovation startup
“As a FIRE Fellow, Grace played an important role in strengthening the regional biotech ecosystem.” [more…]
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Interactive Planning for White Sands School’s New Facility
“We have to remind ourselves that this campus must serve our learners at dramatically different developmental stages, from four-year-olds to potentially 14-year-olds.” [more…]
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Longtime ACES dean bids farewell to NMSU
“Our strategic plan was a very important document – not only because it was fundamental to our college’s success, but because it stood to impact… [more…]
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Boren named interim dean of College of ACES at NMSU
“Jon has substantial knowledge of NMSU, New Mexico and the agriculture industry in the state.” [more…]
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City of Las Cruces Announces Developing Youth Leaders Academy 2026
The City of Las Cruces' Community Engagement Office is inviting students ages 14–18 to register for our Developing Youth Leadership Academy. [more…]
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National Laboratory of the Rockies Hosts Technology Recycling and Repurposing Collegiate Competition
Student teams from a variety of disciplines and institutions across the United States are invited to participate in either the Recycling Track or the Repurposing… [more…]
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NMSU Ph.D. program in fish and wildlife ecology welcomes first cohort, kicks off seminar series
“Our first group of students has hit the ground running, and we’re excited to see what they accomplish in the coming months and years." [more…]
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NMSU partnership sparks national push to revive much-needed geology field camps
“A huge amount of the revenues for the state of New Mexico come from industries that are based in geoscience, whether it's mining, petroleum, environmental… [more…]
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New center at NMSU College of Engineering promotes student learning, connection
“The Engineering Learning Community plays an important role in student retention, particularly in challenging 100- and 200-level courses.” [more…]
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NMSU physicist receives 5-year NSF award to decode the glue that binds us
“My research is about understanding the glue that binds everything in the visible universe." [more…]
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Desert Bloom Elementary: A New Chapter Begins
The celebration was made even more special with visits from Wonder Woman, Batman and Tito the Coyotito! [more…]
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