September 10, 2026 KEY OBSERVATIONS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS: COMMUNITY, FACULTY MENTORSHIP & REAL-WORLD IMPACT Reflecting on my first three months as President, my primary observation is that Western New Mexico University possesses an exceptionally strong community. Community—both internally across our campus and externally throughout our region—is the engine that drives us forward. Our…
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A New Academic Year. A Shared Opportunity.
Dear WNMU Community, As a new academic year begins, I am honored to welcome you to the fall semester and, for the first time, welcome you as president of Western New Mexico University. This July, I officially began serving as the university’s 16th president. Since then, I have spent a fast-paced summer meeting students, faculty,…
Welcome Message from President Jose E. Coll
As I begin my tenure as president of Western New Mexico University, I find myself incredibly optimistic about the future we will be building together. Higher education is at a crossroads, and universities like WNMU are uniquely positioned to lead the way. To do so, we must anchor ourselves in a steadfast commitment to our core values, ensuring that…
Important Dates for Spring 2026
1st day of regularly scheduled classes Monday, January 12 Follett Access Opt Out Window December 19, 2025 through January 30, 2026 Last day to drop (without affecting charges) Saturday, January 24 First installment plan due Thursday, January 15 1st disbursement of refund checks Friday, February 6 Second installment plan due Sunday, February 15 Third installment… Continue reading Important Dates for Spring 2026
WNMU Upgrades Infrastructure to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
SILVER CITY, NM—WNMU is requesting $15 million from the NM Legislature to upgrade infrastructure and help the university achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. At present, the greatest source of renewable energy at WNMU is PNM’s Community Solar Direct program, which draws electricity from a solar farm in northern New Mexico. The… Continue reading WNMU Upgrades Infrastructure to Achieve Carbon Neutrality