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
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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
International Chinese Student Embarks on New Journey Via WNMU Mustang Golf
Fresh off a 12-hour transpacific flight and a two-day acclimation stop in Arizona, freshman student-athlete Zhixian (“David”) Piao officially arrived at Western New Mexico University to join the Mustang men’s golf program. Accompanying him on this career-defining journey were his father, Hong Gen Piao, and his mother, Xian Yu Li, who traveled alongside him from… Continue reading International Chinese Student Embarks on New Journey Via WNMU Mustang Golf
Hollywood Spotlight on WNMU for Homecoming 2026 and the Chile Bowl Face Off
Roll out the red carpet—Western New Mexico University is bringing silver-screen glamour to campus the week of October 5–10 for “Hollywood Homecoming 2026,” anchored by the marquee matchup Chile Bowl rivalry clash between WNMU football and Eastern New Mexico University. The weeklong production blends cinematic spirit festivities with long-standing university traditions, leading up to the… Continue reading Hollywood Spotlight on WNMU for Homecoming 2026 and the Chile Bowl Face Off
WNMU Kicks Off Fall Semester with Spirited Welcome Week Traditions
Western New Mexico University has launched the Fall 2026 academic year, welcoming thousands of online, new and returning Mustang students to the Silver City campus. Organized and presented by WNMU Student Life, the week-long series of Welcome Week events has energized campus as students settled into residence halls, reconnected with peers and prepared for formal… Continue reading WNMU Kicks Off Fall Semester with Spirited Welcome Week Traditions
WNMU Custodial Team Sets the Stage for Student Success
As students unpack their bags, settle into residence halls and head to their first classes at Western New Mexico University this fall, the spotless corridors, gleaming floors and pristine spaces they step into represent a welcoming, supportive environment thanks to the WNMU custodial staff. The start of the academic year marks the climax of an… Continue reading WNMU Custodial Team Sets the Stage for Student Success
WNMU Upgrades Residence Halls with High-Tech Kitchen Equipment, Food Security Resources
Western New Mexico University underwent a major campus-wide residence life upgrade earlier this year, equipping every dorm suite with specialized kitchen appliances, including combination cold storage units and multi-functional microwave, air fryer, and convection oven units. This initiative is designed to enhance residential living and combat food insecurity, giving students greater autonomy over their diet,… Continue reading WNMU Upgrades Residence Halls with High-Tech Kitchen Equipment, Food Security Resources