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
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President Jose E. Coll Highlights Economic Impact, Workforce Innovation During Chamber Address
Presenting the university’s $101 million economic impact and laying out a vision for workforce innovation, Western New Mexico University President Jose E. Coll addressed local business leaders at a Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Speaking to entrepreneurs and community leaders, Coll framed WNMU as a core economic driver for Grant County, standing… Continue reading President Jose E. Coll Highlights Economic Impact, Workforce Innovation During Chamber Address
WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders
The week-long Basic Economic Development course, hosted at Western New Mexico University in mid-July brought community planners, tribal leaders, municipal managers and economic developers to Silver City. The professional development program, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the WNMU Foundation and Freeport-McMoRan, equipped participants with actionable strategies to drive local job creation and foster… Continue reading WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders
WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators
The Western New Mexico University Educational Leadership program recently hosted its inaugural conference, Shaping the Future of Educational Leadership, drawing administrators, alumni and aspiring leaders from across the state. The two-day in-person event reached its 50-person capacity within a week of opening registration. It was designed to foster professional networking and advance a “futures-literate” model… Continue reading WNMU Inaugural Educational Leadership Conference Draws Statewide Administrators
Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge
Even before beginning his tenure as the university’s 16th president, Jose E. Coll was already spending time on campus connecting with the people who make the university special. From visiting offices to connecting with students, staff and faculty, Dr. Coll began building relationships and learning about the campus and community he now serves. This week,… Continue reading Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge
Higher Ed Needs to Rethink the Traditional Student – by President Jose E. Coll
In a recently published op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal, President Jose E. Coll, Ph.D., explores the changing landscape of higher education and the need to rethink support for non-traditional students. He emphasizes how flexible learning options and credit for life experience can help working adults achieve their goals while filling critical workforce gaps across New… Continue reading Higher Ed Needs to Rethink the Traditional Student – by President Jose E. Coll
WNMU Regents Approve Key Strategic Initiatives Ahead of Presidential Transition
The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents convened for a regular session on Thursday, June 25, with in-person attendance from Chairman Steven Neville, Vice Chairman John V. Wertheim, Regent Treasurer J. Dean Reed, Student Regent Keana Huerta, and online participation from Gregory (“Greg”) Trujillo. The Board was joined by the university’s executive leadership team,… Continue reading WNMU Regents Approve Key Strategic Initiatives Ahead of Presidential Transition
WNMU Board of Regents Approves New Leadership Appointments and FY27 Operating Budget
The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents met in a hybrid session at the J. Cloyd Miller Library on Friday, April 24, 2026, to finalize critical leadership agreements and establish the university’s financial roadmap for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Chair Steven Neville presided over the meeting, joined by Regents John V. Wertheim,… Continue reading WNMU Board of Regents Approves New Leadership Appointments and FY27 Operating Budget
WNMU Regents Approve Tuition and Fees, Advance Sixth Street School Acquisition
The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents approved tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year and advanced the purchase of Sixth Street Elementary School during a hybrid meeting held Friday, April 10, 2026. Regent J. Dean Reed, Interim President Chris Maples, Ph.D., and members of the university’s executive leadership team attended in person… Continue reading WNMU Regents Approve Tuition and Fees, Advance Sixth Street School Acquisition
WNMU Secures Key Legislative Funding for Infrastructure, Academic Growth
Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has secured a series of funding wins that reinforce the institution’s dedication to student success, athletic distinction, and campus-wide sustainability. This successful cycle delivered substantial boosts to both the university’s operating budget and key capital projects, paving the way for growth in… Continue reading WNMU Secures Key Legislative Funding for Infrastructure, Academic Growth