NMSU names new interim president, still searching for next permanent leader
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University (NMSU) has found a new interim president. Monica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, has been announced her new position in a s… New Mexico State University (NMSU) has named Monica Torres as its new interim president, succeeding Jay Gogue who has served since April 2023. Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, has previously served as Dona Ana Community College's president since May 2019. She will begin her new role on May 1. The Board of Regents is still searching for a permanent president. Torres has a degree in English from New Mexico State and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in American Studies.
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University (NMSU) has found a new interim president.
Monica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, has been announced her new position in a special meeting with the NMSU Board of Regents, Thursday, March 28., according to NMSU.
Prior to her new role, Torres has served as Dona Ana Community College’s president since May 2019, according to the press released by NMSU. She has also served as a faculty member and department head for NMSU’s Department of English.
Torres has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from New Mexico State University and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in American Studies, according to NMSU.
“I appreciate the opportunity, as you know, I have a long history with the New Mexico State University system. I am committed to the land-grant mission and to our status as an HSI and an MSI. I love that what we do as a system extends throughout the state of New Mexico, serving New Mexicans in rural and urban areas. I look forward to working with the faculty and staff across the system and with the Board of Regents to get that done,” said Torres.
The Board of Regents announced that they are still searching for a presidential candidate.
“Dr. Torres is an accomplished and visionary leader with a deep commitment to student success and a wealth of institutional knowledge of the NMSU system. We’re already working to ensure a smooth leadership transition for our community colleges, and will provide more details about that soon,” said Regents Chair Ammu Devasthali.
Torres will succeed current Interim President Jay Gogue, who has served since April 2023. Torres will begin her new position on May 1.