CAMPer's In The News

Inspiring CAMP students at New Mexico State University have been featured in news stories over the years. Their successes demonstrate the power of the CAMP program to empower migrant and seasonal farmworker students to overcome obstacles and earn college degrees. The students profiled here exemplify the spirit and determination of CAMP scholars. We are proud to showcase these outstanding students who are making a difference in their communities and serving as role models. Their achievements are a testament to their own hard work as well as the crucial assistance of the CAMP program.

News Articles

 Manuel Serrano

 

NMSU Journeys: Manuel Serrano

When most young kids think about summer, they imagine all the fun adventures coming their way, but for Manuel Serrano, who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. degree from NMSU in mechanical engineering, he knew.... (Watch Video)


 

 Fatima Summer Program

 

 

On the border: NMSU undergraduates present immigration research from summer program

NMSU Nursing major Fatima Oliveros focused on the toll the often-deadly journey to the southern border can take on migrants emotionally, physically and mentally. She explained why it is necessary to properly accommodate migrants with proper care when they arrive.... (Read More)


 

 

 CAMP GRANT ARTICLE HEADER

 

NMSU receives $2.4 million, 5-year grant to continue College Assistance Migrant Program

As the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at New Mexico State University celebrated 20 years of service to students of migrant farmworker families, the program’s success is being recognized with a nearly $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Migrant Education to fund the program through 2027. The new round of funding begins July 1. In addition to federal funds, the program also receives support from the New Mexico state Legislature.... (Read More)