Other NM universities announcements

New Mexico State University's Department of Public Health Sciences honored three individuals for their work in promoting military health, border health and mental health.

The NMSU Public Health Heroes Awards, now in its ninth year, recognize and celebrate local public health heroes for their ongoing contributions and commitments to public health. Humaira Rahman, assistant professor of public health sciences, led this year's award ceremony, which coincided with National Public Health Week in early April.

"What can St. Genevieve teach Las Cruces?" A group of community members posed that question in a zine titled "A New Zine Atlas of Las Cruces."

New Mexico State University graduate student Esperanza Chairez Uriarte answers that question through a zine she co-created in collaboration with community members over the course of three public workshops.

Born and raised in Las Cruces and pursuing a master's degree in the department of geography and environmental studies, the place she calls home has become the focus of much of her work.

KRWG Public Media, Las Cruces' public broadcasting for television and radio, earned nearly two dozen awards at the 2024 New Mexico Press Women (NMPW) Conference. KRWG's eight first-place winners will now compete in the national contest. Awards were given for radio, television, digital and student reporting.

KRWG's first-place winners Jonny Coker, K.C. Counts, Angelina Malone, Anthony Moreno Noah Raess, Evelyn Sandoval, Christian Valle and Leora Zeitlin will go on to compete nationally. The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will announce those winners at their conference in June in St. Louis.

Two New Mexico State University students will exhibit their work at this year's Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition hosted by NMSU's Art Museum.

"Making as Knowing · When I was Here, Thinking of There" will run from May 9 to July 20 in Devasthali Hall and features work from MFA candidates Karly Jean Kainz and Blanca Martinez as they explore ideas of home and personal ritual.

Inspired by the playful catchphrase, "May the fourth be with you," New Mexico State University Global Campus invites learners to expand their horizons with its featured virtual reality microlearning courses just in time for Star Wars Day Saturday, May 4.

These courses offer interactive and engaging experiences, guiding participants in mastering the latest VR technologies. 

New Mexico State University has named retired Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Andrew J. Burke interim chancellor of the NMSU system's community colleges in Doña Ana County, Alamogordo and Grants.

Interim NMSU President Mónica F. Torres made the announcement in a memo to campus on Thursday, May 2. Torres, who previously served as chancellor of community colleges, began her tenure as interim president of the NMSU system on May 1.

Studio art major Citlali Delgado is the first New Mexico State University student to earn a competitive spot in the Yale Norfolk School of Art's Summer Residency Program. This summer, she will join 24 upcoming seniors from all over the country in an intensive six-week program. The cost of the program includes housing, meals and studio space as the students participate in the lecture series.

"The Yale Norfolk School of Art's standing and prestige underscore the significance of Citlali's accomplishment," said art professor Craig Cully. "This opportunity, coupled with a substantial scholarship from Yale, is a profound acknowledgment of the hard work, talent and dedication cultivated by our students and faculty at NMSU."

After a few years of change and uncertainty, New Mexico State University's Dance program has a new momentum thanks to a new director, and students who are eager to learn and grow their talents.

The community is invited to catch a glimpse of the revived program at Friday's The Collection Showcase, which will feature the Contemporary Dance and DanceSport ensembles. The showcase will begin at 6 p.m. at Rentfrow Hall on the NMSU Las Cruces campus. General admission is $10.