Other NM universities announcements

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University, in collaboration with Studio G and the Nusenda Fintech Lab, hosted the Bold Idea Conference on Oct. 30 at the Corbett Center Student Union, delivering a full day of inspiration, hands-on learning, and innovation-focused programming for students across campus. 

Designed to spark creativity and equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills, the conference brought together industry leaders, faculty experts, and student innovators for a dynamic one-day experience. 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 to global and community challenges. 

The co-director of New Mexico State University's Anna, Age Eight Institute has been selected to serve in the Fulbright Specialist Program. 

Katherine Ortega Courtney, Ph.D., who co-founded the institute in 2019, was recently placed on the Fulbright Specialist Roster and started a three-year tenure as a Fulbright Specialist. 

Part of the larger Fulbright Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Specialist Program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with institutions abroad to share expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at the receiving institutions.

New Mexico State University leaders are seeking input on the development of the university's strategic direction from both the campus community and stakeholders statewide through two town hall sessions planned for November and December.

The first session will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Yates Auditorium, room 109 in Domenici Hall on the Las Cruces campus. A second session will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Corbett Center Student Union West Ballroom, also on the Las Cruces campus. Both sessions will also be webcast, and can be accessed at www.nmsu.zoom.us/j/85355429492  for the Nov. 19 session and www.nmsu.zoom.us/j/83579629122  for the Dec. 9 session.

Students from New Mexico State University jewelry and metals class have created works responding to Georgina Trevino's current exhibition titled "Greetings from Tijuana" at the NMSU Art Museum. Their works and exhibition titled "Greetings from Las Cruces" are on display Nov. 13-15. A public reception to close the exhibition is scheduled Nov. 15.

Members of the community are invited to attend along with participating jewelry art students: Melise Butler, Vinny Calderazzo, Matthew Cota, Candace Deskin, Leila Duran, Gisselle Gomez, Imperio Hernandez, Jana Johnson, Hames Lamb, Rae Legere, Mia Martinez, Piandria Shiner, Alexa Triviz.

Cheryl L. Wase spent her career studying archeology in the high deserts of New Mexico until her passing at the age of 53. The Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archeology, set up by her mother, embodies the three major themes that defined Wase's life—dedication to archeology, love for New Mexico and support for other women.

For Ayleen Gutierrez and Miya Sierra, two anthropology graduate students at New Mexico State University, the Wase Scholarship enables them to continue their education and pursue their passion for archeology.

Two students and a recent graduate from New Mexico State University's public health program are combining community engagement, advocacy and public health in innovative ways through the national Vote-ER Civic Health Fellowship.

Christine Dobbin, Leslie Konesheck and Jasper Finnegan are fellows in the 2024-2025 Vote-ER Civic Health program, a nationwide initiative that trains emerging leaders to strengthen democracy through civic engagement. Guided by NMSU adjunct faculty member Holly Mata, who previously served as a Vote-ER fellow, the trio represents a growing movement recognizing voting as a social determinant of health.

Son Tran's research interest is in applying artificial intelligence techniques in practical applications such as smart grid, home automation and robotics. 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 the Hue and Pat McCoy Endowed Professorship.

New Mexico State University art department will share a hands-on experience with the community with a day of "Open Studios." Visitors are invited to participate in workshops, guided tours and even do some holiday shopping via the student art sale. The event is free, family friendly and open to the public. 

Open Studios offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to highlight and sell their work to the regional community. We open graduate student studios to share what we do in these private spaces, which also gives us an opportunity to network with other artists in Las Cruces.