New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is establishing an endowed chair to focus on the dairy industry. The NMSU Foundation and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences are proud to announce the formation of this endowed chair.

"In a state where dairy is the leading industry, we must have a robust dairy program at NMSU," said Lowell Catlett, dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. "This $1 million endowed chair and a potential matching donation will permanently nail-down the college's dedication to achieving long-term and meaningful dairy education, research and extension."

"The NMSU Foundation is committed to supporting Dean Catlett's vision of a robust dairy program and is honored to help establish this groundbreaking $1 million Endowed Dairy Chair," said Nick Franklin, vice president of advancement with the NMSU Foundation.

Mark Gladden, major gift officer with Dean Catlett's office, introduced the concept of the endowed chair to the Dairy Producers of New Mexico board of directors on Dec. 3 in Albuquerque. More...