“Jack and I both believe that proficiency in STEM is a must for the future, even if the student is not directly involved in a scientific profession. We see NMSU’s STEM TECH Lab as a unique facility that we hope will challenge students from all grade levels. The university and the state will benefit from immersive student STEM experiences as they continue their studies and, eventually, enter the workforce fully prepared for their futures.”

MaryLou Davis '69, NMSU Foundation Board President

“For many years, our chapter has donated to the Military Heroes Campaign through our national affiliation. But, we have not been able to determine how dollars directly affected local veterans, so we decided to create a scholarship that would help military students we see every day.”

Evan Connor, Chapter President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity

“I know we can’t help everyone, but we can make a difference for at least one person. We’re training the educators of tomorrow and, who knows, that one person may be the difference for all of us… that one educator who might be able to bridge societal gaps and create a brighter future for everyone.”

Frank Rodriguez '84

“As a professor, you impact the lives of your students by helping them grow in knowledge; you get to watch them evolve. An endowed scholarship gives us a way to have an even greater impact on their lives – financially supporting their education and, subsequently, strengthening their goals and future careers.”

David Voelz '81, Professor, NMSU's Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

“This investment will help NMSU do more, but we wouldn’t have given this to them if we didn’t believe the proposed STEM programs were already sustainable. These two programs have proven they can be successful and impact students year after year. We are very pleased with their track records and forward-looking potential.”

VJ Smith, Andeavor Foundation