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50 Years of Leadership Development at NMSU

Welcome to Alpha Tau Omega: Theta Kappa! Marking 50 years on the NMSU campus as of March 15th, we remain dedicated to empowering student leaders and building lifelong connections. Join us in honoring 50 years of brotherhood, leadership, and service while supporting our chapter’s future through donations and involvement.

Rush Week Fall 2026

Rush Eligibility

Students interested in rushing ATO must be full-time credit students at NMSU, maintain a 2.5 GPA or above, and attend a Greek 101 meeting hosted by the university. Meeting these requirements ensures you’re prepared to fully participate in the brotherhood and all the opportunities ATO offers.,

Greek 101

The Interfraternity Council will host a Greek 101 session on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT. This session is designed for students interested in joining Greek life and provides an informative overview of expectations, opportunities, and how to navigate common situations in a safe and supportive environment.

Develop Your Story

Joining a fraternity offers more then just Social Connection- It provides a foundation for personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong friendships. Fraternities like Alpha Tau Omega help students build confidence, take on leadership roles, and make a real impact on campus and the community.

Our Leadership

Angel Simental

President

My name is Angel Simental, and I am the president of ATO. I have been a part of this national organization for about 3 years. During my time here, I held positions such as Health and Safety, Member Education, Community Service, and Secretary. I am in my final year of college, and I hope to accomplish as much as I can to improve and expand the brotherhood experience here.

Email: angel009@nmsu.edu

Rodolfo E. Gamez

Vice President

 I came to ATO looking for friends, but I gained a true brotherhood and unforgettable leadership experiences. Running philanthropic events and staying active on campus transformed my college career. ATO has given me so much, and as Vice President, I strive to elevate the Theta Kappa chapter and share that same experience with every member who joins our brotherhood.

Email: regamez@nmsu.edu

From Our Members

"I initially joined ato just to find something to do on campus and planned to only do it for a semester, after completing the semester I ended up staying, not only because of the friends that I have made but because of how much it was able to change me during the semester i was able to get out of my shell and start communicating more and making connections. Aside from how much it has changed me for the better I also made brothers for life turns out I’m not with ato just for college but I’m actually with them for a lifetime just as much as ato is with me"

Angel Simental

"I joined ATO beginning of my freshman year to learn about leadership and be part of a brotherhood. I got to meet each of the brothers, where some of us share similar backgrounds and do similar things. I got to learn about the morals throughout my semester. It has helped me get out of my shell, building confidence and building connections. I also learned that this is more than just a brotherhood, the values that were taught to me are also life lessons. I don't know where I would be or who I would be today if it wasn't for the brothers of ATO. "

Logan Sanchez

"I joined ATO to be a part of a great brotherhood, build strong connections, and giving back to people who are in need. What stood out to me was when I meet the actives for the first time, I noticed right away that they are a tight-knitted group of men that cared about something bigger than themselves and always looking to get better in every aspect whatever it may be. Since joining ATO, I have seen improvement in myself and others. My social and communication skills are getting better. I am doing things with a solid purpose and mindset. Taking the right steps to being a leader. "

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alpha Tau Omega (or "ATO") is America's Leadership Development Fraternity, fostering invaluable social and professional skills alongside universities across the country since 1865. "Theta Kappa" is New Mexico State University's (NMSU's) ATO chapter, and has proudly been chartered since 1976.

Alpha Tau Omega promotes values such as academics, brotherhood, integrity, leadership, and service to others, which guide our actions and decisions as a fraternity.

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Interested in connecting with us about events, rush, alumni info, or more? Send us a quick message below and we'll do our best to get back to you asap.

Help us make a difference!

We're funded primarily by dues from our members, and pay for various expenses to maintain the chapter, fund leadership development events, travel to National Fraternity conferences, and more every year. To keep dues as low as possible, charitable donations are always appreciated, and anything helps!

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