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1st day of regularly scheduled classes Monday, January 12 Follett Access Opt Out Window December 19, 2025 through January 30, 2026 Last day to drop (without affecting charges) Saturday, January 24 First installment plan due Thursday, January 15 1st disbursement of refund checks Friday, February 6 Second installment plan due Sunday, February 15 Third installment… Continue reading Important Dates for Spring 2026

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) extended its deepest gratitude to University Registrar Susan Russell, who retired on December 31, 2025. With a career spanning three decades, Russell was far more than an administrator; she was a cornerstone of the campus community, a mentor to generations of students, and a devoted steward of the university’s mission.… Continue reading Honoring Susan Russell: 30 Years of Heart and Service at WNMU

A childhood fascination with biology, a deep-seated cultural work ethic and a commitment to balancing the rigors of academia have guided Ariana Medina’s journey to become a registered nurse. On December 12, Medina crossed the stage at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) to accept her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Born and raised in… Continue reading Silver City Native and WNMU Student Eyes Future in Critical Care

Academic achievement and military service will converge this December as Silver City native Daniel Soliz graduates from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) with a Master of Arts in Teaching and Special Education. A father of five and an Army Sergeant, Soliz’s journey highlights the university’s commitment to supporting veterans through flexible online learning and robust… Continue reading Silver City Army Veteran Transitions from Service to Master’s Graduate

  This fall, 364 students from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) earned degrees or certificates and celebrated their academic journeys at a hybrid commencement ceremony. The event once again bridged the physical distance within the Mustang community, allowing graduates walking across the stage on campus in Silver City to participate alongside those attending WNMU from… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony

Guests attending the university’s fall commencement ceremony at Western New Mexico University will hear from acclaimed author and WNMU Professor Emerita Sharman Apt Russell, who will deliver the keynote address. A celebrated figure in global nature writing and a foundational pillar of the university’s academic history, Russell’s return to the podium highlights a legacy of… Continue reading Acclaimed Author, WNMU Emerita Speaks at Fall Commencement

For Christina Guerrero, the path to becoming a nurse was a mission rooted in personal history. Guerrero, the youngest member of her graduating cohort, is set to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) this December. Guerrero’s inspiration stems from a pivotal moment in her youth while watching… Continue reading Deming Resident Christina Guerrero Graduates with BSN from WNMU

For Laura Black, life is a delicate, albeit successful, balance of what she affectionately calls “organized chaos.” A native of Bayard, New Mexico, Black is not just a graduating senior; she is also a mother, a business owner, a full-time night-shift employee, and a self-described “professional student of life.” This December 12, Black will cross… Continue reading WNMU Student Laura Black Earns BSN, Speaks at Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) student Valeria Adame is graduating in December 2025 with a double major in business management and marketing, complemented by a minor in accounting. A native of Palomas, Adame channeled her deep connection to her family’s transnational businesses into her academic pursuits. “I thought, if I were to go into the… Continue reading WNMU Graduate Valeria Adame Graduates Ready to Elevate Businesses