Vice President for Research, Creativity, and Economic Development – Finalists

New Mexico State University has named four finalists for the Vice President for Research, Creativity, and Economic Development. Public forums are set to begin Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Finalist information will be released 48 hours prior to campus visits and posted on this page.

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José M. Román, JD

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Public Forum: Tuesday, April 29^th, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall, Room 111 or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 9746 7863).
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Colleen Fitzgerald, PhD

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Public Forum: Thursday, May 1^st, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall, Room 111 or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 9746 7863).
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Reuben Burch, PhD

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Public Forum: Wednesday, May 7^th, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall, Room 111 or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 9746 7863).
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Nancy Glenn, PhD

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Public Forum: Wednesday, May 7^th, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. in the Health & Social Services Auditorium or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 9746 7863).
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