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. 

Fall 2024 Convocation Awardees standing outside with their awards.

Spring 2025 Convocation

January 14, 2025

Breakfast - 8:00am 
Ceremony - 9:00am

Atkinson Recital Hall

1075 N Horseshoe St
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Register to Attend

Please register to attend by 4:00pm on January 9, 2025. 
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Fall 2024 Convocation!

Thank you for attending the Fall 2024 convocation! Congas to our award recipients, new faculty, and newly promoted faculty! 

Patricia Christmore Awards for Teaching Excellence

Shannon Norris-Parish, Agricultural and Extension Education
Paulette Vincent-Ruz, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Donald C. Roush Awards for Teaching Excellence

Dwight Kealy, Finance
Young Lee, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
David Bishop, Mathematics

Dennis W. Darnall Faculty Achievement Award

Wei Tang, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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.

Jan 14
Spring 2025 Convocation
Aug 19
Fall 2025 Convocation
Jan 20
Spring 2026 Convocation