New Mexico Military Institute to Modernize Technology Operations with Ellucian Student, HCM and Finance, Streamlining Cadet Services and Administrative Processes

Key Highlights:

• NMMI will implement a SaaS-native, AI-powered foundation — streamlining core services and automating processes across admissions, registrar, student accounts, HR, and finance for nearly 1,000 Cadets.
• NMMI's selection builds on continued statewide momentum toward Ellucian SaaS, as New Mexico institutions modernize with technology purpose-built for higher education.

ROSWELL, N.M. and RESTON, Va, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) has selected Ellucian Student, Human Capital Management (HCM), and Finance powered by Colleague, a comprehensive SaaS-native and AI-powered Student Information System (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, to modernize core technology operations. By transforming student, HR, and financial management processes, NMMI will streamline Cadet services and advance the administrative backbone that supports nearly 1,000 Cadets.

Strengthening the technology systems behind the Cadet experience

Building on nearly 25 years as an Ellucian customer, NMMI is investing in a more modern, SaaS-native technology foundation to better connect the people, processes, and information that support Cadets throughout their journey — enabling consistent support, improved visibility, and modern self-service experiences aligned to the Institute's mission to develop leaders in a distinctive military learning environment.

"As New Mexico Military Institute modernizes its core operations, it is doing so in service of a diverse Cadet community," said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. "With Ellucian Student, HCM, and Finance, NMMI is strengthening the foundation behind every Cadet interaction so teams can deliver consistent, dependable support across the learner journey. This selection reflects a broader shift we're seeing across New Mexico as institutions prioritize modern technology built specifically for higher education."

Positioning the Institute for continuous improvement

As NMMI modernizes, the Institute will standardize and automate key workflows to deliver faster, more reliable service to Cadets — while simultaneously improving data consistency and making reporting more efficient to support compliance needs.

"NMMI is a unique institution, and we needed a technology partner that could support our model while helping us modernize in a practical, mission-aligned way," said Lt. Col. Matthew Klipstine, Director of Information Technology, New Mexico Military Institute. "With Ellucian, we're unifying core systems that support Cadets and the teams who serve them — improving insight, streamlining key processes, and expanding self-service capabilities. This modernization strengthens how we deliver services today and positions us well for the future."

With implementation planning underway, NMMI will transition in phases aligned to institutional timelines, establishing a strong foundation for continuous improvement in how the Institute supports Cadets, faculty, and staff.

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WHAT IS NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE
The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) was established in 1891 as a public military High School and Junior College in Roswell, New Mexico. Known as "the West Point of the West," NMMI operates under the auspices of the State of New Mexico, under a dedicated Board of Regents that reports to the Governor of New Mexico. The school enrolls nearly 1,000 Cadets at the junior college and high school levels each year from 45 states, 2 U.S. territories (Puerto Rico and American Samoa), and 35 foreign nations.

WHAT IS ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrolment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

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