When Calum Hill first arrived in Silver City, New Mexico, few could have imagined the incredible path his golf career would take. A standout student-athlete for the Western New Mexico University men’s golf team, Calum quickly made his mark as one of the most accomplished players in program history — and has since gone on… Continue reading Calum Hill’s Journey from WNMU Golf to DP World Tour Glory
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WNMU Golf Alum Shandiin Harper Named to 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellowship
Former Western New Mexico University women’s golfer Shandiin Harper (Farmington, NM/Piedra Vista HS) (Farmington, N.M.) has been selected to the prestigious 2025-26 Class of 23 individuals for PGA WORKS Fellowship, representing the Sun Country PGA Section. “Being selected as a PGA WORKS Fellow has been an incredibly meaningful opportunity for me,” said former Mustang, Shandiin Harper (Farmington, NM/Piedra Vista… Continue reading WNMU Golf Alum Shandiin Harper Named to 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellowship
WNMU Named Athletic Training Staff of the Year by Lone Star Conference
By Josh Brown Western New Mexico University’s athletic training staff has been selected as the 2024–25 Lone Star Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year among football-playing institutions. It is the program’s second recognition in the past three seasons, having also earned the honor in 2022–23. The Mustang staff is led by Head Athletic Trainer… Continue reading WNMU Named Athletic Training Staff of the Year by Lone Star Conference
Business Management and Marketing Graduate Balanced Academics with Golf Success
SILVER CITY, NM—Business Management and Marketing alum Arnav Arkanath had a lot of adjustment ahead of him when he made the decision to leave his hometown of Milton Keynes, England to come to Western New Mexico University. Arkanath, who graduated in May, was recruited to WNMU by former Men’s Golf Coach Kent Beatty. “When I… Continue reading Business Management and Marketing Graduate Balanced Academics with Golf Success
WNMU Student-Athlete Balances Cross Country and Wildfire Duty
By Josh Brown SILVER CITY, NM – WNMU student-athlete Noah Bugayong (Quemado, NM/Quemado HS) is not just putting in miles for Mustang Cross Country this summer, he is out on the fireline protecting New Mexico communities from one of the state’s most active wildfires. Bugayong, a senior runner for the Mustangs, is currently serving as… Continue reading WNMU Student-Athlete Balances Cross Country and Wildfire Duty