Welcome!

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Dear friends and colleagues,

I’m honored and delighted to serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at New Mexico State University. NMSU is a unique and exceptional institution that offers an accessible and transformative education that shapes bright futures. NMSU’s mission aligns closely with my values, and I’m excited to work advancing the university mission. As the #1 Social Mobility University in the Four Corners states and the #1 National University in New Mexico, NMSU’s impact is significant. NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant university and a Carnegie R1 institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach at all levels. New Mexico State University is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI), an AISES Top College for Indigenous Students, and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. I see myself in our students and I am invested in their success.

I’m thrilled to work with the entire NMSU community to collaboratively build the future of NMSU and advance NMSU’s service to all of New Mexico, including local, state, Tribal, and borderlands communities. A few of my priorities as Provost include collaborative and transparent leadership that empowers and supports students, staff, and faculty to achieve educational and research excellence; development of a shared vision that aligns with the next NMSU strategic plan; and serving the peoples and communities of New Mexico. I am committed to authentically listening to and learning from the NMSU and New Mexico communities. Together we will grow our impact and excellence in the next phase of NMSU’s legacy of service and innovation.

I'm excited for our future together!

Joseph Bull, Ph.D. (Delaware Tribe of Indians)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

Important Dates

The following are important upcoming dates and events for Academic Affairs. 

Provost Communications

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Message from the Office of the Provost - May 21, 2026

Message from Acting Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Dr. James McAteer, focusing on change and how we can embrace it at NMSU.

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