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

Hispanic Heritage Month Video: ¡Fiesta Latina! at Western New Mexico University

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today, Western New Mexico University would like to share this short video about ¡Fiesta Latina!, the university’s signature cultural celebration. Learn more about ¡Fiesta Latina! and the important role this event plays in celebrating the university’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and its ongoing commitment to diversity… Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Video: ¡Fiesta Latina! at Western New Mexico University

WNMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. What began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 has since been expanded into a month-long celebration of all things Hispanic and Latino. WNMU, an Hispanic Serving Institution and… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month