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Welcome to AlwaysAnAggie.org, the official website of the NMSU Foundation.
Every Aggie has the power to make a difference—and your generosity helps light the way. At the NMSU Foundation, we connect your passion with purpose, supporting thousands of driven, talented Aggies whose potential knows no bounds. Together, we advance the mission of New Mexico State University as a proud land-grant institution—fueling access to education, innovation, and opportunity for communities across our state and beyond.
End-of-Year Giving
As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to champion NMSU President Valerio Ferme’s Student Success Initiative.
Your generosity helps open doors, spark confidence, and create opportunities that can change the trajectory of a student’s life through programs such as:
• Cooperative Education
• Aggie Jumpstart
• Undergraduate Research
• Student Emergency Fund
Together, we’re building a culture where every Aggie is supported, encouraged, and empowered to thrive with purpose and pride. Thank you for being part of what makes their success possible!
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Philanthropy
The NMSU Foundation Mission
The mission of the NMSU Foundation is to foster long-term relationships with our alumni, supporters, and community in order to secure, manage, steward, and protect a sustainable source of private resources that will enhance the ability of New Mexico State University to fulfill its land grant mission.
When you support scholarships and programs through the NMSU Foundation, you support the future of the state.
Crowdfunding Event
NMSU GIVING TUESDAY 2025
Thank you for your incredible generosity!
Because of supporters like you, we surpassed our NMSU Giving Tuesday goal. Your gifts helped make “More Cowbell • More Impact” a resounding success and demonstrated the true spirit of the Aggie community. We are grateful for every student, alumni, faculty, staff member, and friend who joined us in celebrating and supporting what they love most about NMSU!
GO AGGIES!
Congratulations
NMSU Alumni Congratulates Our Fall 2025 Outstanding Graduates!
Each fall and spring, NMSU Alumni proudly celebrates seven exceptional students as Outstanding Graduates. Selected by each academic college and the Graduate School, these honorees are chosen for their academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful service throughout their time at NMSU.
Congratulations to these remarkable Aggies! They represent the very best of what it means to be an Aggie — driven, dedicated, and ready to make a difference.
Aggie Alumni Stories
Aggie Up! | Fall 2025 Edition — Hometown Heroes
This issue of Aggie Up! shines a spotlight on Hometown Heroes — NMSU alumni who are making a difference for and within New Mexico. Our cover story features Ashley Beyer ’13, southern New Mexico regional director for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich whose lifelong connection to the land drives her work in rural resilience and environmental stewardship.
Scholarships make dreams come true — and keep them alive
For College of Arts and Sciences student Alexia Castillo, a double major in Criminal Justice and English, scholarships have been truly transformative. They not only opened the door to inspiring global experiences, but also empowered her to continue her education with confidence—even when unexpected expenses arose.
Philanthropy
View the impact of your gifts!
Watch below for inspiring stories of how your generosity makes a difference at NMSU.
There’s Always Something Happening at NMSU
From Homecoming to the annual Gratitude Run, from tailgates to Noche de Luminarias—you’ll always find something to connect with at NMSU! Check out the events and activities coming up on campus and around the nation.
How you can make your own impact at NMSU
There are more ways to support NMSU than you might think. Explore how you can make an impact.