In which year did the university change its name to New Mexico State University?
1960
1950
1970
1980
Answer
The university was initially established as Las Cruces College in 1888 and became a land-grant college in 1898, changing its name to New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1960, the institution adopted its current name, New Mexico State University.
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