WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings

Enrollment at the Western New Mexico University School of Business reached an all-time high this semester with 348 declared majors. The historic record comes alongside new national distinctions recognizing the WNMU business programs among the state’s best. Research.com recently ranked the WNMU Bachelor of Business Administration among the top 10 business degree programs in New… Continue reading WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings

WNMU International Student Awarded Crucial Scholarship

With a scholarship from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and support with the application from External Affairs at WNMU, student Ricardo Mancinas was recently awarded the 2026 Health Care Scholars United. Mancinas is a WNMU international nursing student; the scholarship is crucial for turning his lifelong passion for healing into extraordinary academic achievement. For Mancinas,… Continue reading WNMU International Student Awarded Crucial Scholarship

WNMU Nursing Students Receive Purple Coats at Ceremony as School is Recognized by Research.com

Nursing students marked the official start of their professional healthcare journeys in a special ceremony on campus recently, receiving their purple coats before family members, faculty and peers. The celebration of scholastic excellence comes as the institution builds momentum across programs, highlighted by the nursing program’s recent recognition in the Research.com 2027 Best Nursing Degree… Continue reading WNMU Nursing Students Receive Purple Coats at Ceremony as School is Recognized by Research.com

WNMU Nursing Professor Joline Lowe Honored with Statewide NMNEC Faculty Teaching Award

WNMU Nursing Instructor Joline Lowe, RN, MSN-Ed., DNP(c) recently earned statewide recognition for transforming high-stress nursing training into interactive, hands-on games that build critical thinking in future healthcare workers. The statewide honor is awarded by the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium leadership council to recognize educators who advance high-quality, standardized nursing education. The NMNEC curriculum… Continue reading WNMU Nursing Professor Joline Lowe Honored with Statewide NMNEC Faculty Teaching Award

WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators

The Western New Mexico University Educational Leadership program recently hosted its inaugural conference, Shaping the Future of Educational Leadership, drawing administrators, alumni and aspiring leaders from across the state. The two-day in-person event reached its 50-person capacity within a week of opening registration. It was designed to foster professional networking and advance a “futures-literate” model… Continue reading WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators

Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact

Cindy Martinez, ED.D., dean of the College of Education at Western New Mexico University and director of the NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, was recently named an Impact Academy Fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact. Martinez joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation… Continue reading Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact

WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network

Western New Mexico University recently received official designation as the Southwest Hub for the STEM Innovation Network of New Mexico, launching a localized effort to expand science, technology, engineering, and math education across the region. Tanya Rivers, MS, professor of mathematics at WNMU, will lead the initiative as the hub’s director. The network, spearheaded by… Continue reading WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network

WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review

The Western New Mexico University undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned top honors for rigorous preparation in the Science of Reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan research and policy organization, released its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation report today, highlighting the top-performing institutions nationwide. WNMU… Continue reading WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review

WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year

The Association of Bilingual Education New Mexico (ABE NM) officially recognized Associate Dean COE and Professor TESOL/Bilingual College of Education Alexandra Neves, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2026 University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year Award. The honor was presented during a formal ceremony held in April, celebrating Neves for her distinguished career and her… Continue reading WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year

History of Indigenous Enslavement Uncovered in WNMU Professor’s Research

A study by Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Professor of History, Andy Hernandez, Ph.D., challenges prevailing narratives about the end of slavery in the United States. In the chapter he contributed to ” Unpacking Silver City: Revealing the Rich Tapestry of a Historic Town,” Hernandez’s central argument is that Indigenous slavery and closely related practices… Continue reading History of Indigenous Enslavement Uncovered in WNMU Professor’s Research