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
When this category is created, we have NMSU and ENMU that send us notices.-?
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
Portales, NM – August 27, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University was recognized nationally and statewide in the Niche.com 2025 Best College Rankings released this week. Nationally, ENMU is ranked in the top 15 percent of universities in eight different categories. For the state of New Mexico, ENMU is ranked either first or second in nine different categories.
The highest national ranking for the University in the 2025 Niche.com rankings is recognition as the best online college in America. The highest New Mexico rankings for ENMU include being recognized as the safest college, the college with the best academics, and the best online college in the state.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
New Mexico State University recently ranked 27 among the top 50 Best Value Hispanic Serving Institutions for International Students in a study generated by Study Abroad Aide, the largest and most comprehensive database of universities in the world.
The latest resource from Study Abroad Aide is specifically designed for international students, and is based on two metrics: academic quality, comprising 75% of the weight, and cost of education for the remaining 25%. NMSU is not only ranked in the top 50 Best Value Hispanic Serving universities, but within the top 11%.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
Portales, NM–August 26, 2024– Niche.com, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families online, has ranked Eastern New Mexico University as the safest university in New Mexico for 2025.
"I believe this recognition of safety is a reflection of the family-oriented spirit of ENMU," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "We are focused on student success and, by extension, on the safety of our students and our employees. We truly take care of each other."
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
PORTALES, NM – August 26, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University and the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will host an inaugural music, arts, film, and masterclass festival on the Portales, New Mexico campus, September 10-12. Billed as the "Return of the Hounds: Alumni Masterclass+Festival," the event will bring back some of the university's most notable alumni for a three-day event to inspire a new generation of artists, musicians, and journalists.
The event is the creation of ENMU alum Mike Dawson (BA Piano Performance, 1985), who serves as its chief executive producer. Dawson is a filmmaker, composer, and music producer with a decades-long industry success record. He is also the founder of Assignment Universe, which produces "big tent" events and partners with educators to promote imaginative thinking and scientific literacy.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
Portales, NM – August 23, 2024 –Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they would host the first-ever drone show in this region of the state as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration happening Sept. 30-Oct 6, 2024.
Eastern New Mexico University has partnered with Open Sky Drone Light Shows out of Salt Lake City, Utah, to provide a first-of-its-kind drone show to Eastern New Mexico.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
New Mexico State University kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year this week with a celebration honoring six outstanding faculty members from across the NMSU system.
More than 200 Aggies participated in NMSU's fall 2024 convocation Aug. 20 and gathered in Atkinson Recital Hall on the Las Cruces campus to cheer on the group of award winners. Interim President Mónica Torres and interim Provost Lakshmi Reddi delivered remarks before NMSU leaders handed out six honors, including the university's highest faculty award.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
Portales, NM – August 19, 2024 – The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking announced today their season ticket prices for their 2024-25 theatre performances.
This year's schedule includes productions of The Thanksgiving Play, Oct. 3-6, 2024; Romeo and Juliet, Nov. 14-17, 2024; She Kills Monsters, Feb. 27-March 2, 2025; and the NM New Works Festival, April 24-27, 2025. The 24-25 season includes three new shows plus a new take on a classic.
- Category: Other NM universities announcements
Following a national search, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced five finalists for the university's next president.
In a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, the board revealed the names of the finalists, who were selected from a nationwide pool of candidates with the assistance of search firm WittKieffer and an internal presidential search committee led by Regents Chair Ammu Devasthali.
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