Western New Mexico University recently received official designation as the Southwest Hub for the STEM Innovation Network of New Mexico, launching a localized effort to expand science, technology, engineering, and math education across the region. Tanya Rivers, MS, professor of mathematics at WNMU, will lead the initiative as the hub’s director. The network, spearheaded by… Continue reading WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network
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WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review
The Western New Mexico University undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned top honors for rigorous preparation in the Science of Reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan research and policy organization, released its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation report today, highlighting the top-performing institutions nationwide. WNMU… Continue reading WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review
WNMU Helps CLAY Festival Re-Establish Community Roots with Growth and Dynamic Programming
The annual CLAY Festival returned this month with expanded programming for local families, art students and visitors alike, while renewing its founding legacy. Initiated in 2011, the event has operated under the organizational umbrella of Western New Mexico University for several years. According to Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) Slegeir, the WNMU program manager managing the festival, the… Continue reading WNMU Helps CLAY Festival Re-Establish Community Roots with Growth and Dynamic Programming
WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year
The Association of Bilingual Education New Mexico (ABE NM) officially recognized Associate Dean COE and Professor TESOL/Bilingual College of Education Alexandra Neves, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2026 University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year Award. The honor was presented during a formal ceremony held in April, celebrating Neves for her distinguished career and her… Continue reading WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year
Closed for Independence Day
Western New Mexico University campus, including the WNMU Dining Hall, One-Stop Food Pantry, Fitness Center, Museum and Einstein Bagels, are closed July 3 for Independence Day celebrations.
WNMU Alum’s Incredible Journey from Dual Enrollee to Staff
Western New Mexico University played a defining role in Katarina (“Kat”) Lowe’s life for far longer than most people realize. Lowe recently shared an astonishing detail about her academic history: her connection to the university began when she was still a child. “I technically started going here in sixth grade, because that’s when I was… Continue reading WNMU Alum’s Incredible Journey from Dual Enrollee to Staff
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 Names Adele Springer June Employee of the Month
Western New Mexico University honors Adele Springer, data analyst in the Institutional Research office inside Academic Affairs, as its June Employee of the Month. Springer is recognized for her leadership, commitment to breaking down departmental silos, and transformative impact on university data systems. Since stepping into her role in institutional research and academic assessment nearly… Continue reading WNMU Names Adele Springer June Employee of the Month
WNMU Marine Biology Dives Back into Historic Field Expeditions
While the high desert may seem an unlikely hub for marine studies, Western New Mexico University continues to provide a comprehensive education in the field, bolstered by the return of its signature, hands-on regional expeditions. First stop, San Diego, where students recently returned from a four-day field expedition using the Pacific coast as a real-time… Continue reading WNMU Marine Biology Dives Back into Historic Field Expeditions
WNMU Nursing Students Navigate Complex Clinical Ethics in Multi-University Virtual Simulation
Western New Mexico University nursing students recently joined forces with peers from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) for a cutting-edge virtual Interprofessional Education (IPE) session. This event, held in April create a synchronous simulation challenged future healthcare professionals to navigate the complex intersection of ethical dilemmas and… Continue reading WNMU Nursing Students Navigate Complex Clinical Ethics in Multi-University Virtual Simulation