Jerry Armijo, president of the Board of Regents who served as co-chair in the search committee, spoke to the quality of the candidates and the process of making the difficult selection and expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed during the meeting.Īrmijo said when they were making the decision, they decided to go with the candidate who had a balanced background in both the academic and research side. As we embark on this transformative journey, I also wish to acknowledge the historic town of Socorro, whose provenance is soundly intertwined with the campus’s growth and ingenuity.” “NMT stands proudly at the forefront of innovation, a campus where brilliance converges with limitless possibilities. “I am thrilled and deeply honored to be entrusted with leading New Mexico Tech into its next chapter,” Dr. Amouzegar will begin his term as NMT’s 18th president on April 15, 2024.
Mahyar Amouzegar as their next president at a special meeting via zoom today.
