The union representing graduate student workers at New Mexico State University secured full-time tuition support through a memorandum of understanding ratified by NMSU’s regents Wednesday.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/nmsu-graduate-workers-win-full-time-tuition/2984274

#union #labor #highereducation #nmsu #newmexico

David Clements was fired from his tenure-track faculty job at New Mexico State University in 2021 for refusing to comply with COVID-19 campus policies.

Now, citing actions by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he is suing the university for reinstatement, claiming his views have been vindicated.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/article_3338a082-a731-48e0-8b95-965961bedad2.html

#DavidClements #antivax #nmsu #Maha #rfkjr #NewMexico

The governor visited Las Cruces today to welcome the beginning of construction of a movie studio at NMSU.

https://www.abqjournal.com/business/article_6f41811a-30b2-4efa-a807-f4258e24cad9.html

#LasCruces #NewMexico #NMSU #filmindustry

A professor at New Mexico State wins a Fulbright. The State Department considered cutting this program, although it does receive funding in a draft budget bill currently in the House.

https://www.abqjournal.com/business/article_72bafba2-55af-4e93-9e97-78c4a22299ff.html

#newmexico #nmsu #fulbright

Juneteenth celebrated at New Mexico State University today…

https://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_56204d33-1c95-467a-86dd-a8174d385b48.html

#Juneteenth #NMSU #LasCruces #NewMexico

“Path to Plate,” online at PathToPlateNM.com, is a new business-to-business portal developed by New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with Albuquerque web developer Real-Time Solutions, to facilitate easy procurement of healthy food and keep local supply chains in motion.

https://www.abqjournal.com/business/article_8ea37c78-5602-4229-872d-0475a36fa9fb.html

#NewMexico #agriculture #nmsu

Just watched the New Horizons Symphony production of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana".

One highlight was conductor Stephanie Reyes ACING the first half, easily the best direction I've ever heard of this music. Second half was also strong.

Another highlight was the Coro Infantile Saleciano de Juárez, a young girl's choir from south of the border, coming in and singing second half.

The standing ovation just didn't stop.

#classical #music #performance #southwest #choir #symphony #orchestra #nmsu

“Power is not tied to knowledge,” Ferme said. “What is tied to knowledge is opportunity.”

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#NMSU #NewMexico #highered #highereducation

Students in at least three universities across New Mexico have had their student visas revoked by the U.S. Department of State, the schools confirmed Tuesday.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/article_7290d284-20b8-4c37-bb31-e9679217a76b.html

#NewMexico #unm #nmsu #immigration

New from me, your insect correspondent...

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#NewMexico #NMSU #agriculture #insects