NMSU Settles $280K Abuse Lawsuit | Albuquerque News

New Mexico State University is paying $280,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging years of abuse by former professor Joseph Berning and faculty member Carole Carson, who allegedly targeted female students with unwanted sexual conduct — a case the university quietly dismissed before a Title IX hearing, allowing Berning to retire. This follows a pattern of institutional failures, including an $8 million hazing settlement three years ago involving the basketball team. Though no criminal charges have been filed against either accused, the settlement underscores mounting pressure on the university to hold itself accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d44fd0e5c8506f23