色狐入口 Tech golf tournament renamed for Interim President
Oct. 16, 2023
SOCORRO, N.M. (Oct. 16, 2023) 鈥擟iting his energy, enthusiasm, and outstanding leadership as a goodwill ambassador for the university, the 色狐入口 Tech Board of Regents voted unanimously Oct. 9, 2023, to permanently rename the annual President鈥檚 Golf Tournament in honor of Interim President Daniel H. L贸pez. L贸pez, who served as the STEM university鈥檚 president from 1993 to 2016 and took over as interim president last spring, recently oversaw the most successful golf tournament NMT has ever held.
According to the Office for Advancement, the 30th Annual President鈥檚 Golf Tournament, held Sept. 14 and 25, 2023, at the NMT Golf Course raised $345,062.50 for scholarships helping students complete their education. This year鈥檚 tournament attracted 420 participants, including alumni, community members, students and staff.
Board of Regents Chairman Jerry A. Armijo cited the tournament鈥檚 achievements in assisting more than 480 students over 30 years and as an event that brings the community together.
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Chair Armijo said it was fitting to rename the tournament to honor Interim President L贸pez because of his leadership, personal involvement and because 鈥渉e has so much goodwill built up in the community.鈥�
Interim President L贸pez expressed gratitude and thanked the regents for the honor. He credited NMT staff and volunteers who put in long hours to ensure the golf tournament鈥檚 success.
The 31st annual NMT golf tournament, now renamed The Daniel H. L贸pez President鈥檚 Golf Tournament, will be held Sept. 19 and 20, 2024. More information about sponsoring and participating in the tournament will be posted on the NMT website at: https://www.nmt.edu/advancement/golf-tournament.php