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New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, United States - New Mexico
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University description (as per official university website)
New Mexico State University Grants Campus, also known as NMSU Grants is an institute of higher education located in Grants, New Mexico, United States. It was established in 1968, as a branch of New Mexico State University. It was established with the combined efforts of Grants Municipal Schools and New Mexico State University. In 1969, the institution moved to its present site. The institute offers associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study including education, natural sciences, computer science, creative media, automotive technology, and humanities. NMSU Grants offers adult basic education programs to the students.
NMSU is proud to be a comprehensive university and home to a dynamic and multicultural population of more than 23,000 students. Rated as one of America’s 100 Best College Buys for more than ten consecutive years, NMSU provides rich learning and living opportunities to students throughout the world.
Explore the Region
Enjoy the sunshine and beautiful year-round weather and much more in Las Cruces, southern New Mexico's largest city.
Whether you want to sightsee, hike, mountain bike, camp, canoe, raft, fish, ski, snowboard, swim, or just hang out, you have your pick of adventures.
A city of more than 80,000, Las Cruces is located in the fertile Mesilla Valley with 9,000 foot peaks of the Organ Mountains to the east and the Rio Grande to the west.
Las Cruces is 45 minutes from the El Paso airport, 1 hr from White Sands National Monument, 1 hr from Elephant Butte Lake, 2.5 hrs from Ski Apache, 2.5 hrs from Gila, 3 hrs from Albuquerque, 4 hrs from Tucson, Arizona, 6 hrs from Farmington, 8 hrs from Pueblo, Colorado.
The History of
NMSU Grants Campus
NMSU Grants Campus was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools.
During the first year, classes were held in the evening in public school facilities and were taught by qualified part-time instructors from the community. In August 1969, the college moved to its present site, previously home to the Grants Job Corps Center. During 1977-78 a main building was constructed to house academic classrooms, a student lounge, the library, and faculty/administrative offices. The former Job Corp Vocational Building and gymnasium were also renovated at that time.
In 1980-81, the gymnasium was completely remodeled, extensive landscaping was completed, and four additional rooms were added to the Main Building: two art rooms at the north end and a lecture room/adult learning center at the south end.
In 1984, an additional 20,800 square feet were added resulting in a total of 79,197 square feet. The Automotive, Electrical, and Welding programs were moved from the former vocational building to more modern and spacious facilities. Enlarged quarters for the Adult Learning Center and two computer laboratories were added.
In May of 1987, the main building was dedicated as the "Walter K. Martinez Memorial Hall," in memory of the former State Representative who served from 1966-1984 as State Representative and Speaker of the House from 1971-1978. During his tenure in the legislature, NMSU Grants Campus received significant appropriations for capital improvements to plan, remodel and construct the present physical plant.
Martinez' leadership in establishing the Severance Tax Permanent Fund was one of his most outstanding contributions. Through this permanent fund, a revenue source was created to fund higher education and other state capital outlay projects.
In October 1993, the gymnasium was dedicated as the "Joseph A. Fidel Activities Center" in recognition of the New Mexico State Senator. Senator Fidel, respected friend and mentor of NMSU Grants Campus, was instrumental in forming the college while serving on the Grants-Cibola County School Board. His unending support for the continued growth of the university continues through his effective representation in the State Senate.
During the 1993-94 academic year, new offices were remodeled for faculty, new classrooms were constructed in the annex building, administrative office space was enlarged, and a new, larger bookstore was built.
In 1998 the remaining Job Corps building on campus was named in honor of Francis W. (Frank) McClure to recognize his crucial role in the university's successful beginning. During the 1999-2000 school year, the building was refurbished, with new entrances, new carpet and tile, enlarged hallways, and newly painted walls. It currently houses the Building Trades program, the Certified Nursing Assistant program, a geology lab, the art lab, the photography lab, and several redecorated classrooms.
In 2001 the University obtained full title to its property and facilities. Until October 2001 the federal government was the rightful and legal owner.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Services supports the University’s mission by providing access and equal opportunity for financial assistance to eligible students through federal, state, institutional, and private sources regardless of sex, color, age, or other circumstance.
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Scholarships
Junior Fulbright Program
United States
Ford Foundation International Fellows Program
Worldwide
Rotary Fellowships
Global Network of Community Volunteers
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| Student grants |
Sasakawa Fund scholarships
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Sustainability Research Institute International Research Student Bursary
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Curth Scholarship
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OReilly Foundation Scholarships
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The Michelle DeFranco Nursing Memorial Scholarship
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Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Scholarship
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
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THE FERN MITCHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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BETTY J. MURCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Pace Grant
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Dr. Bill Shiner Scholarship
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