NMSU Public Health Sciences

06/01/2026

PHS Family, you are invited! June 8th, 6:30 PM!
Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88259866277?pwd=O70ey9rDJTlIARTYUhxOSobem1T3FJ.1

Join us for our upcoming Roundtable discussion on Monday, June 8th! This week the topic is: “Since public health is us, what has the OBBB done to us?” Dr. Becky Pearson, department head for Public Health Sciences at NMSU, emphasizes social and structural drivers of health and believes in the power of helping everyone understand both how public health is political and how we can understand that in a positive and productive sense. This talk will offer practical ways to incorporate PH theory into community life as we all navigate the impacts and potential impacts of the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill) on ourselves and our communities.
Roundtable is held at 6:30PM in the Sanctuary and on Zoom, a link is available on the church website. Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces

NMSU College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation
New Mexico Department of Health Doña Ana County Health & Human Services NMSU Alumni and Friends New Mexico Public Health Association

05/27/2026

PHS Family, the summer break has officially started for us! But, we keep busy with summer classes, community work, and research. Take a look at our latest ▶️🔽⏩️⏬️➡️⬇️

Daylight saving time isn’t just a seasonal inconvenience – it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who experience biannual clock...

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

Shout out to faculty in the PHS department from NMSU College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation

05/14/2026

Way to go Janessa! Department of Public Health Sciences is proud to know that our graduating student is among the best at NMSU and is getting the NMSU Alumni Oustanding Graduate Award!

Credit- NMSU Alumni and Friends & NMSU College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation🥳🥳🥳🥳

✨ NMSU College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has chosen Janessa Clark as its Spring 2026 NMSU Alumni Outstanding Graduate!

NMSU Alumni’s highest student honor, Outstanding Graduates are selected by the deans and a special committee within their respective colleges or by the Graduate School in recognition of exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service.

Janessa is graduating with a Bachelor of Public Health. Originally from Alamogordo, N.M., she lived in several places before coming home for college, drawn by New Mexico State University’s statewide reach and the strength and flexibility of the College of HEST.

A former U.S. Army combat medic 🪖💉 and longtime caregiver for her grandfather, Janessa developed a strong connection to the public health program because of the multi-faceted intersection of research, data, and community programs in disease prevention and improved health outcomes.

In addition to her academics, she served as an Peer Mentor, Families and Youth Innovation Plus field intern, and AI Data Trainer through the Handshake AI Fellowship.

Praised by faculty for her ability to bridge public health theory with compassionate, hands-on practice, Janessa was once unsure attending college would even be possible. Today, she has built an impressive record through coursework, research, and field experience.

Janessa will continue into NMSU’s Master of Public Health program and eventually plans to pursue a doctorate in interdisciplinary biomedical sciences. 🧬

“Self-belief is priceless. My degree reflects perseverance, purpose, and a commitment to building healthier communities.” ✨

Congratulations, Janessa!

Read the full biographies of the Spring 2026 NMSU Alumni Outstanding Graduate honorees at ➡️ alwaysanaggie.org/alumni/outstanding-graduates.

05/11/2026

PHS Family, take a look at our latest cohort of interns who made a difference! Internship work presenters were-

Brad Corner (MPH) - DC Health
Melissa Gabaldon (MPH) - NMPHA
Nadishna Khadka (MPH) - NMPHA
Paloma Molina (BPH) - LC3/FYI+ LC
Adrian Alvarez (BPH) - NMPHA/ASPHN
Valissa Sam (BPH) - Vital Strategies
Georgia Ziegler (MPH) - Athena Huckaby
Melissa Herrera (BPH) - The Woodmark of Uptown
Sarah Hall (MPH) - Billings Clinic Infusion Center
Estefania Rincon Oliveros (BPH) - NMDOH
Tifah Benally (MPH) - Presbyterian Community Health
Hillary Hernandez (MPH) - Aggie Cupboard at NMSU
Cristal Perez (BPH) - NM Naloxone Saturation Strategy
Xitlaly Hernandez (MPH) - NMSU Student Assistance Services
Alyssa Favela (BPH) - Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach
Jacky Salazar Ramirez (MPH) - NM Social Justice & Equity Institute
Tamara Benally (MPH) - Intercultural & Community Outreach (ICO) Department, Central Consolidated School District
Tyler Copeland (BPH) - NMSU Aggie Health & Wellness Center Office of Health Promotion (OHP)

05/08/2026

PHS family, we held our last community advisory board and faculty/ staff meeting today for this semester! Take a look at all the minds at work 👋🤚🖐🖖

05/04/2026

PHS Family, take a look at our outstanding students!

05/02/2026

PHS family, may we all welcome May for so many health awareness events!

04/30/2026

PHS Family, take a look at the latest "Inside the Lesson" from Dr. Becky Pearson, Department Head for NMSU Public Health Sciences!