1888 Minutes of Giving
April 21-22, 2026
crowdfunding campaign
1888 Minutes of Giving: Bring the Heat
Thanks to you, the goal of making NMSU student scholarships, programs, and research stronger than ever became a reality!
Your NMSU spirit proved once again that when Aggies come together, we can accomplish great things for our students and our university — shaping a brighter future for NMSU, today, tomorrow, and forever!
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Get Involved with 1888 Minutes of Giving by becoming an Aggie Champion!
As an Aggie Champion, you help promote our students, support their success, and represent our beloved NMSU with pride through networking, fundraising support, and social media.
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There’s no better time to get involved than now, as we prepare for 1888 Minutes of Giving on April 21 – 22. Our toolkit includes, logos, social media images and cover photos, plus promotional language to make championing easy!
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Thank you aggie nation, for your 2025 contributions!
Philanthropy
2026 Bring The Heat – 1888 Minutes of Giving
The NMSU Foundation’s 2026 Bring The Heat | 1888 Minutes of Giving campaign was a record-breaking success! In just 31 hours, we raised $285,675. With 307 donors from 22 states, we exceeded our $270,000 goal. Every gift supports students, faculty, and programs across the NMSU system and helps advance our mission to educate, innovate, and serve. Thank you for being part of this powerful Aggie tradition.