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
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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
Breaking Boundaries – First-Gen Graduate Shoni Hendren Graduates with Double Major
When Shoni Hendren crosses the graduation stage at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) this May, she won’t just receive a diploma; she will carry her family’s dreams with her. Hendren, a WNMU online student living in Belen, New Mexico, will graduate with a double Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Mathematics, becoming the first… Continue reading Breaking Boundaries – First-Gen Graduate Shoni Hendren Graduates with Double Major
Western New Mexico University Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is hosting a month-long series of campus and community events throughout November to observe National Native American Heritage Month. These activities are designed to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples. Situated on the ancestral lands of the Chiricahua Apache and other Indigenous peoples, WNMU recognizes its deep connection to… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
WNMU First-Generation Student Awarded Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) awards first-year student Makiah Granadino one of the university’s competitive Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarships. A Silver City native, Granadino is a first-generation college student who overcame an initial hesitation to apply for the scholarship and ultimately emerged as a standout recipient. Granadino began her studies this September and is pursuing a… Continue reading WNMU First-Generation Student Awarded Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship