Melissa R. Rutter
Las Cruces Sun-News
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NMSU to host virtual career success workshop series in July
NMSU’s Center for Academic Advising and Student Support will host workshops for students on job hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
NMSU, NMDA experts offer advice on conserving pest control safety gear during COVID-19
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a massive ongoing need for gloves and N-95 masks for medical and health care workers. → Read More
NMSU researchers find out what causes insect eggs to open and close like a flower
It was another normal day of collecting and examining insect eggs in the lab for NMSU grad student Danielle Lara. Then she noticed something strange. → Read More
NMSU’s Black Programs, student organizations to host Juneteenth celebration
NMSU BSA and Black Programs will host a Juneteenth celebration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Corbett Center outdoor stage. → Read More
Study involving Master Gardeners, cancer survivors goes virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic
Everything was set to begin in March 2020, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., forcing the study to pause and consider how to move forward. → Read More
NMSU spring graduates prepare for virtual commencement ceremony
The virtual commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on May 16, 2020, and will feature graduates from all levels. → Read More
NMSU assistant professor researches best learning methods for students
An NMSU professor gives his students a semester-long project that includes managing up to 25 different species of cover crops in groups. → Read More
NMSU assistant professor named a 2020 Woman of Influence by Albuquerque Business First
Kelley Coffeen has been named one of the 2020 Women of Influence for the state of New Mexico by Albuquerque Business First. → Read More
NMSU’s Pride Season to kick off Feb. 10, runs through April
New Mexico State University’s LGBT+ Programs will begin Pride Season on Monday, Feb. 10. Five events are scheduled through April. → Read More
NMSU researchers look at impact of surfactants on water conservation and soil health
Experts at NMSU are studying the impact chemical surfactants have on water use, irrigation requirements and overall soil health. → Read More
NMSU’s Black History Month to feature discussions on mental health, hip-hop and more
New Mexico State University’s Black Programs will celebrate Black History Month by hosting six events throughout February and March. → Read More
NMSU receives a grant to begin work on botanic garden
New Mexico State University will soon have the only botanic garden in New Mexico within 100 miles thanks to a grant. → Read More
NMSU receives a grant to research sustainable beef production
Environmental conditions are driving up the cost of raising cattle, but researchers at NMSU have received a grant to help find new ways to make cattle ranching more sustainable. → Read More
NMSU, UNM to partner for study involving Master Gardeners and cancer survivors
The “Survivor-Master Gardener” team will work together to plan, plant, maintain and harvest three seasonal gardens at the survivor’s home. → Read More
NMSU researchers, EBID develop metrics for water-resource management, sustainability
Researchers from NMSU are collaborating with the Elephant Butte Irrigation District on water research. → Read More
New Mexico State University hosts talk on immigration enforcement and children
A free public talk about immigration enforcement and the security of families and children at NMSU. → Read More
NMSU’s Indian Resources Development to enhance Dream Keepers summer camp
The camp aims to encourage New Mexican indigenous high school students to explore educational and professional opportunities. → Read More
NMSU researcher studies best tools to restore landscapes with native seeds
The ultimate goal is to develop and communicate tools for land managers and owners to use in future restoration projects. → Read More
First NMSU Conroy Scholars begin to graduate
NMSU competes for students who become Conroy Scholars. But the competition is not UTEP or UNM, it’s Stanford and Yale. → Read More
NMSU receives two grants from DOE to work with national laboratories
The grants are geared toward supporting minority-serving institutions and supporting underrepresented groups that are interested in STEM fields. → Read More