Other NM universities announcements

A New Mexico State University researcher will lead a workshop on one of the most common plant pathogens during the 2025 New Mexico Chile Conference in February.

Soum Sanogo, a professor of fungal plant pathology in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, will present the "Spring Institute on Phytophthora Research and Extension" from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

The event is part of an effort to disseminate information from a multi-state research project dedicated to curbing Phytophthora blight caused by a soilborne pathogen known as Phytophthora capsici. This pathogen causes fruit rot, root rot, rapid wilting and plant death in vegetables and fruits like melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, snap beans and lima beans.

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center has named Qianyun (Gloria) Zhang, an assistant professor in the NMSU civil engineering department, as the first recipient of the Aggie Construction Innovator of the Year Award.

The recognition honors a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding leadership, creativity and impact in the field of construction. The inaugural award is presented by the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints program, a cornerstone initiative of the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship that aims to accelerate business growth through innovative construction technologies.

Named in honor of Mike Hunt, vice chairman of the board of directors for Hunt Companies, the program equips NMSU civil engineering students with a robust platform to develop entrepreneurial skills and pioneer transformative ideas in the construction industry.

New Mexico State University bestowed several prestigious awards for creative scholarly activity and community outreach as it kicked off the spring 2025 semester with a new president at the helm.

NMSU's spring convocation brought together more than 200 Aggies who gathered Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Atkinson Recital Hall on the Las Cruces campus to cheer on the group of award winners. It was the first convocation presided over by NMSU President Valerio Ferme.

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is partnering with Startup Chihuahua and Startup Juárez to launch the Borderplex Fundraising Sprint, a program designed for startups in the Borderplex and Chihuahua City region.

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is committed to strengthening the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem by empowering diverse communities to engage in entrepreneurship, improving access to early-stage investment opportunities, and inspiring students to develop innovative products and services for the commercial market.

The Borderplex Fundraising Sprint is designed specifically for entrepreneurs and startups in the Borderplex region, which includes El Paso, Las Cruces, Juárez and Chihuahua City, providing the tools and strategies needed to secure funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. The program will take place every Tuesday from March 4 to April 8. To secure a spot, interested parties must apply for the no-cost accelerator by the Feb. 17 deadline. Selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Feb. 24.

Portales, NM– January 14, 2025 –Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they have launched an upgraded virtual campus tour experience through a partnership with YouVisit.

The upgraded virtual campus tour continues Eastern New Mexico University's dedication to increasing access across New Mexico and the world. The tour allows anyone to experience the campus from where they are, tour at their own pace, and experience an in-depth look at ENMU in an engaging and informative way.

With 360-degree interactive views, the tour allows a visit to be as interactive as possible and makes a potential student or alumni feel like they are on the University campus in Portales, N.M. From the iconic Administration Building to the newly renovated Roosevelt Science Center and everywhere in between, visitors can learn more about the campus when an in-person visit isn't possible or practical.

The Scale Up New Mexico program, supported in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and hosted by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, is now accepting applications for its online Pitch Deck Sprint accelerator, tailored for tech startups based in New Mexico.

The accelerator assists entrepreneurs and startups in New Mexico in elevating their pitch deck presentations. Running each Thursday from Feb. 13 to March 20, the program is free to participants. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, with successful applicants notified of their acceptance by Feb. 6.

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, housed at New Mexico State University, will host the prestigious Hult Prize for the first time Feb. 27.

Leveraged through the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints program, this year's competition will spotlight civil engineering students with groundbreaking ideas in construction technologies, addressing global challenges while fostering entrepreneurship and creating social impact in their field.

The Hult Prize is a renowned global competition that inspires young innovators to drive social change through entrepreneurship. Each year, the competition challenges university students worldwide to create innovative startups that address critical global issues aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Often referred to as the Nobel Prize for students, the Hult Prize provides participants with mentorship, funding, and the opportunity to compete for a $1 million seed investment to transform their ideas into reality. By focusing on impact-driven innovation, the Hult Prize cultivates the next generation of leaders committed to building a better world through the power of business.

New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme announced to campus Thursday that Mario Moccia will depart NMSU as the university's athletics director. As part of the announcement, Ferme also stated that Amber Burdge, NMSU's deputy athletic director for strategic initiatives and leadership, would be promoted to the role of acting athletics director, effective immediately.

"After carefully reviewing the recent report issued by the New Mexico Department of Justice, I felt we needed a fresh start in our athletics program," Ferme said. "I have utter confidence in Dr. Burdge's ability to lead our Athletic Department, and look forward to working with her in the coming months."