Category: Education
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Fourteen Universities: University of New Mexico Gets Slice of $5 Million in Department of Energy Funds Awarded to Boost Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
“The nation’s ability to grow nuclear energy production relies on the successful recruitment and training of the next generation of nuclear energy workers.” [more…]
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Sign Up Now: Registration is Open for City of Las Cruces Winter Break Camp
The camp is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The fee is $20. [more…]
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Upward Trajectory: Las Cruces Public Schools Celebrate Academic Gains in State Assessments
Across the district, LCPS students contributed to the statewide rise in early literacy, where proficiency among kindergarteners increased by 13 percentage points in one year. [more…]
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Educational Support: Teachers gain free access to New Mexico-created classroom resources
The platform features lesson plans, classroom activities and multimedia resources aligned to state standards that educators can download, adapt and share at no cost. [more…]
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Homeless high school students to receive $500 monthly for meeting attendance goals
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will enroll 330 students in grades 10–12 across 12 school districts and one charter school. [more…]
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Trailblazing: New Mexico launches first preschool to workforce initiative through Rural Education-Workforce Collaborative
Funded through the legislative approved Community Benefit Fund, this 18-month project will build a comprehensive, student-centered education and workforce continuum. [more…]
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New Mexico to host National Farm to Cafeteria Food Conference December 1-4
The event will gather hundreds of advocates, educators, farmers and community leaders from across the country to promote local, nutritious food choices in schools and… [more…]
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NMSU’s Physical Science Laboratory to launch Giving Tuesday campaign
Since 1946, PSL has supported America’s defense, aerospace and technology missions. [more…]
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Ag College Grows Curriculum: NMSU launches first Ph.D. in applied and agricultural biology
“It helps us attract New Mexico students because now that we have the opportunity here, we can keep the expertise in New Mexico.” [more…]
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Losing Part: NMSU researcher co-leads national study showing AI prompts passive learning
“We noticed a quiet but fundamental shift: AI systems don’t just find information, they pre-package it.” [more…]
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Beyond NaHCO3(s) plus C2H4O2(aq): NMSU student combines animation and astronomy to study volcanoes
Levendosky will be taking his research to the American Geophysical Union’s annual conference in New Orleans this December to share his findings with other earth… [more…]
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New Program: Las Cruces Police Department Graduates Four Park Rangers
They will now begin a four-week field training program with experienced officers. [more…]
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Hunt Center Impact (3 of 3): Civil engineering talent shines at NMSU’s Hult Prize Pitch Competition
Among the standout participants was a civil engineering team that earned second place with a project demonstrating how engineering innovation can help reshape the future… [more…]
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College of Engineering: NSF award advances NMSU, NASA research on critical materials recovery
By recovering [valuable] metals from discarded products, the research aims to promote cleaner recycling methods, reduce waste and strengthen U.S. supply chains for key materials… [more…]
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NASA Shares Comet 3I/ATLAS Images From Spacecraft, Telescopes
While it poses no threat to Earth and will get no closer than 170 million miles to Earth, the comet flew within 19 million miles… [more…]
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Hunt Center Impact (2 of 3): NMSU team ‘Hormona’ wins first place at Hult Prize Pitch Competition, advances to Nationals
After an afternoon of compelling presentations, Hormona — a multidisciplinary team developing an at-home hormone tracking solution — earned first place. [more…]
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Hunt Center Impact (Part 1 of 3): Bold Idea Conference brings inspiration, learning, and innovation to NMSU
The event featured keynote presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, culminating with the high-energy Bold Idea Challenge Pitch Competition where student-led startups presented solutions… [more…]
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Gadsden ISD Represents at La Cosecha Dual Language Conference
Their presentation shared the growth of our programs, successful practices, and the powerful impact dual language education continues to have on our students, families, and… [more…]
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Beyond Bounds: NMSU anthropology students continue legacy of women in archeology
As they continue their work in both the classroom and the field, Gutierrez and Sierra’s scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, course fees and… [more…]
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Making Accessible: Native American Author Laurel Goodluck brings life to her storytelling for visually impaired readers
The detailed descriptions in Goodluck’s narration will help young readers with little or no vision. [more…]
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Nationwide Initiative: STARBASE Maxwell Inspires the Next Generation of STEAM Leaders
Students attend free of charge and engage in challenging experiments and team-based learning opportunities designed to make complex scientific concepts come alive. [more…]
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Child Advocate: NMSU staff member named to Fulbright Specialist Roster
Courtney is a psychologist, life coach and author who co-wrote “Anna, Age Eight: The Data-Driven Prevention of Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment,” a publication that inspired… [more…]
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Learning: Nineteen NM schools show major academic improvement
The three school districts in our broader community comprised 66 schools, of which only one was designated below “Traditional” (Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, LCPS). [more…]
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NMSU computer science professor, department head receives McCoy Endowed Professorship
The New Mexico State University computer science professor and department head who started at NMSU 24 years ago was recently named the second recipient of… [more…]
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Education for All: State updates Martinez/Yazzie plan after community feedback
The Martinez/Yazzie case addresses educational equity for Native American students, English learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students in New Mexico. [more…]
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Raising the Bar: NMSU to celebrate first-generation students in November
NMSU TRIO Student Support Services Program Director Bernadine Booky, center, along with Francisco Soto, left, and Monica Cobos welcomed students to a previous first-generation celebration.… [more…]
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Future Law Enforcement: Cadets from 20-Plus Smaller Agencies Graduate State-Run Basic Training
“Our Basic Police Officer Training at the academy is critical to ensure those entering the law enforcement profession are trained and prepared to serve the… [more…]
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Working Way Up: NMSU College of Engineering expands affordable online options for working professionals
As a newly designated Carnegie R1 research university and New Mexico’s land-grant institution, NMSU is home to state-of-the-art facilities and accomplished faculty engaged in cutting-edge… [more…]
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Beyond the Classroom: Teachers can apply to take students on an education field trip to any state park in New Mexico—Application Deadline November 14
The New Mexico State Parks Division has been offering Kids ‘N Parks Transportation Grants since 2007, a component of the New Mexico Outdoor Classroom Program. [more…]
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Digging: NMSU professor’s research uncovers last-surviving dinosaurs in New Mexico [artículo bilingüe]
Researchers estimate the Alamosaurus’ body at about the length of two semi-tractor trailer rigs and weighing in at 30 to 80 tons, with a long… [more…]
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International Collaboration: NMSU and Fujitsu to establish national testbed for high performance and edge computing technology
The Fujitsu–NMSU collaboration will bring powerful new chip technology into the U.S. academic and research ecosystem, enabling real-world testing and application development of high-capacity computing… [more…]
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State of the Art: NMSU School of Nursing unveils renovated Skills and Simulation Center
Students began using the updated center during the spring 2025 semester. [more…]
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International Collaboration: NMSU and Fujitsu to establish national testbed for high performance and edge computing technology
The Fujitsu–NMSU collaboration will bring powerful new chip technology into the U.S. academic and research ecosystem, enabling real-world testing and application development of high-capacity computing… [more…]
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Putting Tech to Work: Students learn about tech commercialization thanks to NMSU Arrowhead Center internships
After completing a comprehensive course in technology commercialization, five students have been matched with local companies to gain real-world experience in innovation-driven roles. [more…]
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From North Carolina to Las Cruces, New Mexico: Inspiring Community School Success
Las Cruces Public Schools had the honor of welcoming Alec Greenwald and representatives from the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition. [more…]
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The Best Public High School In New Mexico is in Las Cruces–Editorial
Aside from being ranked first among 204 New Mexico Public High Schools, Arrowhead Park Early College High School (APECHS) ranked #616 from a national field… [more…]
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