Other NM universities announcements

This category will combine all universities that are not in Silver City, i.e. not WNMU, into one category under Non-Local News Releases

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NMSU to host Men of Color Summit April 26

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Published: 03 April 2024 03 April 2024

New Mexico State University will host a summit later this month that aims to empower and promote success among men of color – especially in higher education.

The Men of Color Summit will be the first conference of its kind hosted in New Mexico for men from minority groups. Open to Aggies and community members of all backgrounds, the event will take place April 26 on NMSU’s Las Cruces campus. It will feature various speakers from Las Cruces and beyond who will deliver remarks and workshops related to the summit’s theme, “Empowerment Though Unity: Celebrating Diversity.”

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ENMU Hosts 90th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 6, 2024

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Published: 03 April 2024 03 April 2024

Portales, NM – April 3, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University is hosting an on-campus, community-wide event celebrating 90 years of student success this Saturday, April 6, from 3-7 p.m. The University will continue the celebration from 7-10 p.m. at Enchantment Vineyards.

“We have such a wonderful history with Portales and the region. This celebration is focused on the community and the families that played a role in ENMU being founded in Portales,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor.  “I hope to see a great turnout to celebrate 90 years of student success with us.”

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NMSU’s J. Paul Taylor Symposium explores social justice for women, LGBTQ+ communities

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Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024

On the heels of Women’s History Month, New Mexico State University is hosting its 19th annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium on April 10 titled: “Transformative Leadership: Women, Gender Diversity, and Social Justice.”

“This event, organized by NMSU’s gender and sexuality studies, commemorates and reflects on our 35 years of interdisciplinary academic and creative excellence, beginning with the founding of the Women's Studies Program in 1989,” said M. Catherine Jonet, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies. “It honors the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ folks across the NMSU system, in local and state politics and community mobilization.

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