As New Mexico voters prepare to evaluate statewide measures, Western New Mexico University is highlighting the impact of General Obligation Bond 2 on the J. Cloyd Miller Library. Unlike capital improvement bonds used for construction or physical facility enhancements, GO Bond 2 funding for academic libraries is used to enhance the library’s collection—including books, databases… Continue reading How the Higher Education GO Bond 2 Supports the WNMU Library
Category: Campus Initiatives
WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region
General Obligation Higher Education Bond 3 (GO Bond 3), part of the upcoming November general election, will provide Western New Mexico University with $3 million for crucial infrastructure and facility improvements on the Silver City campus. Investing in GO Bond 3 is critical to protecting New Mexico students’ sustained achievement and strengthening the state’s economic… Continue reading WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region
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
The Power of GO Bonds: WNMU Historic Graham Gymnasium Restored
A historic campus landmark has received a vital transformation to serve future generations. Western New Mexico University has completed a comprehensive restoration and modernization of Graham Gymnasium, blending 21st-century infrastructure with classic Southwestern architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1936, Graham Gymnasium was designed by John Gaw Meem, widely considered New Mexico’s most influential 20th-century architect… Continue reading The Power of GO Bonds: WNMU Historic Graham Gymnasium Restored
WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration
Western New Mexico University welcomed faculty, staff and leadership to campus for its annual Fall Convocation, framing the start of the academic year around collaborative vision, strategic transformation and collective impact. President Jose E. Coll spoke to the assembly roughly 30 days into his tenure. Recognizing the rapid transition into the term, he emphasized that… Continue reading WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration
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
WNMU Hosts Mescalero Apache Students for Higher Education Immersion
Western New Mexico University recently welcomed dozens of seventh-grade students from the Mescalero Apache Schools for a multi-day visit that blended cultural preservation with an introduction to university life. The visit served as a gateway to the students’ annual mezcal harvest, a cornerstone of their cultural heritage, held in early May. The long-standing partnership between… Continue reading WNMU Hosts Mescalero Apache Students for Higher Education Immersion
Hundreds of Prospective Students Attend WNMU Spring Discovery Day
On March 5, 2026, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) opened its doors to more than 500 prospective students for its annual Spring Discovery Day. The event gave students considering college or vocational education direct insight into campus life. WNMU provided hands-on classroom experiences and opportunities for meaningful interactions with faculty and current students. The high-energy… Continue reading Hundreds of Prospective Students Attend WNMU Spring Discovery Day
WNMU Announces Critical Food Drive for Annual Round Up
WNMU is addressing the critical and rapidly increasing issue of student food insecurity. through its annual food drive and fundraising campaign, Round Up for Hunger. This year’s effort carries urgency, as the university is simultaneously confronting a significant spike in need and a concerning systemic decrease in external funding and donations, including from regional essential support… Continue reading WNMU Announces Critical Food Drive for Annual Round Up
Western New Mexico University Opens Registration for Wilderness Medical Courses
Preparing adventurers and professionals for the unexpected, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Outdoor Programs announces the opening of registration for its Spring 2026 suite of Wilderness Medicine Courses. Registration is now open. These essential wilderness medical courses are open to the public and offer specialized training designed to equip outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and students with the critical… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Opens Registration for Wilderness Medical Courses