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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.
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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.
The Impact of Giving
When you give to NMSU, 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.
Featured Funds
Crowdfunding Event
NMSU 1888 Minutes of Giving
It’s time to BRING THE HEAT for NMSU students and programs!
Your passion for NMSU is the spark that ignites bold ideas and bright futures across our campuses!
From April 21 at 10 a.m. through April 22 at 5:28 p.m., fan the flames of opportunity during 1888 Minutes of Giving by making a gift of any size to fuel Aggie excellence.
NMSU Alumni
Aggie Remembrance Day
Aggie Remembrance Day brings our community together to honor NMSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni who passed away between April 15 of the previous year and April 15 of the current year.
Hosted by the NMSU Student Involvement and Leadership Program (SILP)Opens a new window, the tribute includes university speakers, musical performances, and the reading of the names along with the ringing of the memorial bell — a symbol of the lasting echo each person has left in our community.
Webinar Event
Mark your Calendar for the Next Always An Aggie LIVE! Webinar
The Pride of New Mexico Marching Band electrifies the crowd at athletic events, and you know exactly what to do when you hear the Aggie Fight Song — even if it’s been years since you’ve been on campus!
Join SGM Mike Cano, U.S. Army (retired) ’93 to discover how the Pride Band does more than thrill audiences — it helps students develop transferable professional skills and fosters friendships that last a lifetime.
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Lou and Mary Henson Excellence Fund
The Lou and Mary Henson Excellence Fund (formerly Aggie Athletic Club) honors Coach Lou Henson’s enduring legacy at New Mexico State University — a legacy rooted in leadership, opportunity, and belief in our student-athletes. A proud alum (’55, ’56) and NMSU’s winningest men’s basketball coach, Henson saw athletics as a pathway to education and lifelong success.
As the official fundraising arm of Aggie Athletics, the Lou and Mary Henson Excellence Fund supports more than 425 student-athletes across 15 sports, providing scholarships, academic resources, and training support so Aggies can thrive on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.
Aggie Alumni Stories
Welcome to the spring 2026 issue
of Aggie Up!
We’re introducing you to Aggies you should know! In this issue, we’re featuring just a few of the intriguing individuals who have taken their Aggie education and experience and used it as a launchpad for worldwide ventures.
You’ll also meet the Weekly family, whose love for Aggie baseball is three generations long (and counting)!
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.
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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.