NMSU Convocation
Convocation kicks off the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters each academic year. Faculty and staff come together to learn about the university's achievements and plans and to recognize significant faculty accomplishments.
Spring 2025 Convocation!
Thank you for attending the Spring 2025 convocation! Congratulations to our award recipients!
University Research Council Awards:
Early Career Award, STEM: Cory Windorff, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Early Career Award, Social Sciences and Humanities: Jamal Mamkhezri, Economics and International Business
Mid-Career Award, STEM: Di Shi, Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mid-Career Award, Social Sciences and Humanities: Motoko Furuhashi, Art
Distinguished Career Award, STEM: Gary Eiceman, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Recognition: Rachel Boren, Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center
Excellence in Team Research:
Monique Matute-Chavarria, Special Education
Sarah Wiegand, Special Education
Anita Hernández, Literacy, Language and Culture
Provost Awards:
Westhafer Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Jessica Houston, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Community Engagement, Extension and Outreach Award
Donna Sauter, Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition (ICAN), Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming convocation dates are listed below. All will be held at Atkinson Recital hall at 9:00am (breakfast and check in at 8:00am). Please note that dates and times are subject to change due to any changes in the academic calendar.