Behind every hard-hitting play on the gridiron for Western New Mexico University is an extraordinary family effort taking place off the field. Regina and Kevin Matus, parents of WNMU football player Kohen Matus, have turned game-day support into a demonstration of fellowship and steadfastness, driving thousands of miles from their home in Lubbock, Texas, to… Continue reading Matus Family Fuels WNMU Football with Warm Post-Game Meals
Category: Campus Community
Hooray for Hollywood – WNMU Style: Homecoming and Gridiron Victory Spotlight Chile Bowl
Western New Mexico University hosted its annual Homecoming celebration, bringing together alums, students and community members for a weekend of campus pride, tradition and competitive athletics. The weekend featured a packed schedule of events built around the annual Chile Bowl matchup at Ben Altamirano Field. Highlights included the downtown Bullard Street parade, the Alumni Hall… Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood – WNMU Style: Homecoming and Gridiron Victory Spotlight Chile Bowl
Community Forestry Partners Gather for Educational Tree Autopsy Session at WNMU
Western New Mexico University students recently joined forces with local forestry experts, municipal representatives and community organizations on the WNMU Campus for a hands-on educational exercise on the WNMU designed to expose the hidden causes of urban tree failure. The public event, organized as a shared learning experience, took place at the WNMU Harlan Fleming… Continue reading Community Forestry Partners Gather for Educational Tree Autopsy Session at WNMU
WNMU Celebrates Intellectual Freedom During Banned Books Week
Western New Mexico University reaffirmed its pledge to free discussion, academic freedom, and the constitutional right to read through a dynamic series of public events hosted at the J. Cloyd Miller Library. Bringing together university scholars, community librarians, local authors, and student voices, the campus community engaged in critical conversations regarding literacy, literature, and the… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Intellectual Freedom During Banned Books Week
WNMU Launches Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program to Cultivate Environmental Leaders
Western New Mexico University is expanding its course offerings by introducing the Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program, an initiative that trains students in the specialized science of managing trees, green spaces and community forests. As municipalities across the American Southwest face rising temperatures and increasing environmental stresses, this new program provides vital hands-on training… Continue reading WNMU Launches Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program to Cultivate Environmental Leaders
Lights, Camera, Homecoming! WNMU Know Before You Go Tips
Glitz, glam and a blockbuster game! Western New Mexico University is bringing silver-screen panache to Silver City for Hollywood Homecoming 2026. +Whether you’re a returning alum walking the “red carpet,” a current student showing your WNMU pride, or a supporter ready for the big game, this year’s homecoming week is packed with star-studded events. To… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Homecoming! WNMU Know Before You Go Tips
Working Smarter Instead of Harder: WNMU Peer Tutors Boost Student GPAs
The Center for Student Success at Western New Mexico University is expanding its academic support model. Located on the second floor of the J. Cloyd Miller Library, the center offers drop-in peer assistance, 24/7 digital tutoring, and targeted skill-building events designed to help students start strong and stay strong. Student Services Coordinator Kimberly Woodard stresses… Continue reading Working Smarter Instead of Harder: WNMU Peer Tutors Boost Student GPAs
WNMU Reminds Individuals New to Campus About Safety in Unique Rural Environment
Western New Mexico University reminds the campus community and new visitors of a few best practices for moving through the unique environment of the Pinos Altos Mountain Range foothills. The WNMU campus and surrounding areas feature a flourishing ecosystem shared with native wildlife. Deer, skunks, foxes and the occasional bear may frequent the region. Keep… Continue reading WNMU Reminds Individuals New to Campus About Safety in Unique Rural Environment
Early Birds Get the Data
A new citizen-science initiative in Southwest New Mexico is bringing together local naturalists, university researchers and student volunteers to establish critical baseline data on regional bird populations. The Southwest New Mexico Bird Survey, launched in January and hosted by the Bird Alliance of Southwestern New Mexico, is conducting rigorous monthly monitoring across seven habitat sites… Continue reading Early Birds Get the Data
Artist Dina Perlasca Explores Borderland Identity and Resilience in WNMU Exhibition
Exploring the harsh beauty of the Southwest and the complexities of generational inheritance, multidisciplinary artist Dina Perlasca brings her striking new exhibition, “Desert Home/ Casa del Desierto,” to Western New Mexico University. The collection showcases ceramics, textiles, clay paintings and domestic materials to examine how regional landscapes mirror personal history, resilience and survival. Drawing on… Continue reading Artist Dina Perlasca Explores Borderland Identity and Resilience in WNMU Exhibition