NMSU Criminal Justice Program

10/07/2026

The Clothesline Project will be on display throughout October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At a special reception, various speakers talked about the program that including Angie Rodriguez-Navarrette, coordinator for the Victim Assistance Unit at the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. The display will be open from 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the month of October.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Celebrating NMSU Criminal Justice Distinguished Alumnus Jesse Guardiola!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Jesse Guardiola, NMSU Criminal Justice Class of 1995, whose remarkable career continues to exemplify leadership, service, and commitment to community.
Jesse was previously recognized as the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumnus for Sciences & Social Sciences, the highest honor bestowed upon an NMSU alum, and has now been inducted into the Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame in recognition of nearly 30 years of service to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma! 👏
Jesse spent more than 26 years with the Tulsa Police Department, serving in public safety, Hispanic outreach, recruitment, and workforce development. His distinguished career has also included national recognition for his service in policing, leadership with the Tulsa Area United Way, and his current role as Director of Government Relations for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
From graduating from NMSU Criminal Justice in 1995 to making a lasting impact through decades of public service, Jesse continues to make the Aggie community proud.
Congratulations, Jesse, on this well-deserved honor! We are proud to call you one of our own!

10/06/2026

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A U.S. SECRET SERVICE SPECIAL AGENT?
Join us on October 8 for a virtual session focused on the U.S. Secret Service Special Agent and Special Operations career paths.
This is your opportunity to:
• Learn more about the Special Agent mission and career
• Get insight into the application and hiring process
• Hear directly from U.S. Secret Service personnel
• Learn how to position yourself for an invitation to the next Accelerated Candidate Event (ACE)
If becoming a Special Agent is a career you’ve been considering, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Your path to the U.S. Secret Service could start here.
October 8
Special Agent Career Program
Learn. Prepare. Take the next step.
REGISTER:
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10/06/2026

👕 The 5th Annual Clothesline Project is officially underway!
Here’s a look behind the scenes as we prepared this powerful exhibit at Branson Library. Each shirt helps give survivors a voice while raising awareness about interpersonal violence and encouraging conversations about support, healing, and change. 💜
Please join us TODAY, October 6, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the Branson Library Lobby for the Opening Reception. Stop by, experience the exhibit, and show your support!
The Clothesline Project will remain on display throughout October, through October 31. We hope to see you this afternoon!

10/05/2026

The 5th Annual Clothesline Project is here!
Join us tomorrow for the Opening Reception on Tuesday, October 6, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the Branson Library Lobby.
This year is especially exciting as the Clothesline Project has grown from a one-day event into a month-long exhibit, on display October 1–31. The project gives survivors a voice, raises awareness about interpersonal violence, and encourages important conversations about support, healing, and change.
Stop by the reception, see the exhibit, and show your support for this meaningful initiative. 💜
📅 October 6 | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Branson Library Lobby
👕 Exhibit on display October 1–31
We hope to see you there!

10/04/2026

Hello everyone! Read the News Article!
Exhibit Dates: October 1-31, 2026 (T-Shirt designs will be available throughout these dates too!)
Location: Branson Hall Library
Opening Reception: October 6, 2026 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Raffle all month long!
*Visit the exhibit and enter the chance to win a prize!
Most importantly, come show you support to the community! Hope to see you there!
For the first time in its five-year history at New Mexico State University, the Clothesline Project will move beyond a single-day event and remain on display throughout October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“When the display was available for only one day, a lot of students, faculty and staff simply didn't have an opportunity to see it because of their schedules," Ahram Cho, a criminal justice professor who spearheaded bringing the national project to NMSU, said. " Expanding the exhibit to an entire month allows more members of our campus community the opportunity to engage with survivors' experiences, reflect on the impact of interpersonal violence and participate in conversations that might otherwise never take place.”

The interactive exhibit will be on display at Branson Hall Library Atrium beginning Oct. 1, with an opening reception scheduled from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Angie Rodriguez-Navarrette, coordinator for the Victim Assistance Unit at the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, will speak at the opening reception.

For the first time in its five-year history at New Mexico State University, the Clothesline Project will move beyond a single-day event and remain on display throughout October during Domestic...

09/30/2026

What an amazing event! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible panelists for joining us for Inside Criminal Justice: Meet the Professionals and sharing their experiences, career journeys, and advice with our students!

Special thanks to Ida D’Antonio Curtis, former FBI Agent; Antonio Diaz, Federal Bureau of Prisons; and Jesse Williams, retired Captain with the New Mexico State Police for such an engaging and inspiring conversation. 👏
And a very special thank you to Christy Hare from Career Services for helping make this event such a success!
We had a fantastic turnout, great questions, and an even better conversation. It is always wonderful to connect our students directly with professionals in the field and give them a chance to learn from their real-world experiences.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Go Aggies!

09/28/2026

Criminal Justice students: don’t miss this opportunity to connect with professionals in the field! Register: https://nmsu.link/CJ-Connect-FA26
Join us for Meet the Professionals: Inside Criminal Justice Chat Session and hear firsthand from professionals with experience across federal and state criminal justice agencies.
Our featured panelists include:
🔹 Ida D’Antonio Curtis – Former FBI Agent & CJ Professor
🔹 Antonio Diaz – Federal Bureau of Prisons
🔹 Jesse Williams – Retired New Mexico State Police Captain & CJ Professor
📅 September 30, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m. MT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Come ready to network, ask questions, explore career paths, and learn directly from professionals who have been there! Whether you're interested in law enforcement, federal careers, investigations, corrections, or simply exploring what you can do with your Criminal Justice degree, this is a great opportunity to learn more.
See you there, Aggies!

09/26/2026

What can you do with a Criminal Justice degree? More than you might think!
Check out this great blog post exploring the many career paths and opportunities available with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Take a look and see where a Criminal Justice degree can take you!

Explore criminal justice careers, job requirements, and skills. Discover how an online degree at NMSU Global Campus can prepare you.