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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.
Giving
When you give to NMSU Foundation, you make an immediate impact on the lives of our students and faculty. Every gift—no matter the size—helps provide scholarships, strengthen programs, and create opportunities that change lives. Together, we can ensure every Aggie has the resources to thrive.
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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
Complete the Pete!
Your gift supports the hardworking students behind the ’stache!
Each year, five dedicated students take on the serious responsibility of representing NMSU to the world as Pistol Pete, balancing schoolwork with 90+ annual events.
Did you know that the Petes pay most of their own expenses? Attire and travel cost about $2,500 per Pete — a significant financial burden for students.
Your gift ensures these students behind the ’stache can keep the legend of Pistol Pete alive and focus on what they do best: spreading Aggie pride. Make your gift today!
Crowdfunding Event
Support the Mariachi Orgullo de Nuevo México crowdfunding campaign this fall!
The NMSU Foundation has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $13,675 in support of Mariachi Orgullo de Nuevo México, NMSU’s dynamic mariachi ensemble. Funds will help purchase traditional instruments, including a vihuela and a guitarra de golpe, and full mariachi uniforms, or trajes, each costing more than $1,300.
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.
Congratulations
2025 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, the highest honors presented to NMSU graduates.
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NMSU Homecoming
November 7–8, 2025
Tradition, celebration, and Aggie pride: That’s what NMSU Homecoming is all about!
Join us November 7–8, 2025 to reconnect with classmates, celebrate your beloved NMSU and cheer on the NMSU Aggies as they take on the Kennesaw State Owls (Georgia) for the first time ever on the gridiron!
Visit our Homecoming page for event details, including the Distinguished Alumni Awards, Homecoming parade, reunions, and college and department gatherings!
Go Aggies!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Go Aggies!
Scholarships allowed this new NMSU grad to make the most of every opportunity at NMSU!
Khale Lucero ’25 knows all about hard work. From Blanco and Bloomfield, NM, Khale’s grandpa, father, uncles, and siblings all earned their living in the oil fields. It wasn’t easy, and Khale’s father and uncle had to take jobs 500 miles away, sometimes returning home a mere six days a month. Read Khale’s full story here…
Khale Lucero ’25, Graduate of College of ACES
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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.