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
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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
WNMU Museum Expands Collection Via Major Transfer
The Western New Mexico University Museum announces a significant expansion of its permanent collection following a successful transfer of objects from the Museum of Northern Arizona. The strategic acquisition brings a diverse array of Casas Grandes pottery and ethno-historic Indigenous Mexican objects to Silver City, effectively growing areas of the museum’s holdings that were previously… Continue reading WNMU Museum Expands Collection Via Major Transfer
WNMU Research Pioneers Financial Literacy Initiatives for Student Success
Professor of Business at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), Miguel Vicens, Ph.D., along with Associate Professor Ivan Ibarra, Ph.D., of WNMU and Javier Martinez, Ph.D., of the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH), created a transformative movement that equips students with the financial tools necessary for lifelong success. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/International Network… Continue reading WNMU Research Pioneers Financial Literacy Initiatives for Student Success
WNMU Honors Artistic Excellence at 2026 BFA Art Exhibition
The Expressive Arts Department and the Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art at Western New Mexico University recently celebrated the culmination of years of rigorous studio practice with the Spring 2026 Expressive Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, which concluded its run May 7. The works on display spanned a sophisticated range of mediums, reflecting… Continue reading WNMU Honors Artistic Excellence at 2026 BFA Art Exhibition
WNMU Sin Fronteras Workshop Ignites Wave of Student Storytellers
The Humanities Department at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) recently held its final Sin Fronteras Creative Writing Project for Undergraduate Students, a creative writing project to foster community, encourage reading international and regional literature, and investigate the idea of a border in different ways. Professional guest writers/teachers each gave one craft talk/generative workshop, and Associate… Continue reading WNMU Sin Fronteras Workshop Ignites Wave of Student Storytellers
SSSlithering Toward Survival: WNMU Professor’s Research Unlocks the SSSecrets of Rattlesnake Resilience
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution Caleb Loughran, Ph.D., published extensive findings that decode the complex survival and social behaviors of rattlesnakes in Central and Eastern Washington State. His research was primarily conducted in the rugged shrub-steppe landscapes of the Columbia Basin in the Pacific Northwest; the research provides a… Continue reading SSSlithering Toward Survival: WNMU Professor’s Research Unlocks the SSSecrets of Rattlesnake Resilience
Western New Mexico University Hosts Vibrant Slate of National Poetry Month Events
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) celebrated National Poetry Month in April with an event organized by Miller Library and The Humanities Department. Additionally, WNMU was a part of a series of poetry events, called, “The Poetry Long Weekend.” This long weekend of poetry events was curated by WNMU Associate Professor and Silver City/Grant County Poet… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Hosts Vibrant Slate of National Poetry Month Events
NEWS RELEASE – WNMU Expands Telemental Health Training for Rural New Mexico
For rural and underserved communities in New Mexico, accessing professional counseling services has historically meant long travel and logistical challenges. To address this, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is working to eliminate these barriers by expanding its telemental health training and services and positioning itself as a leader in modern counseling education. Central to this… Continue reading NEWS RELEASE – WNMU Expands Telemental Health Training for Rural New Mexico