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With a 20-year career in the New Mexico Senate and a deep understanding of the state’s higher education landscape, Steve Neville has taken the helm as the new Chairman of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents. Appointed to the board in March, Neville is focused on navigating the university through its current… Continue reading Former State Senator Neville Takes Helm as WNMU Regents Chairman

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) awards first-year student Makiah Granadino one of the university’s competitive Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarships. A Silver City native, Granadino is a first-generation college student who overcame an initial hesitation to apply for the scholarship and ultimately emerged as a standout recipient. Granadino began her studies this September and is pursuing a… Continue reading WNMU First-Generation Student Awarded Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announces James Pagels as its Employee of the Month for September 2025. This recognition highlights Pagels’ exceptional commitment, ethical integrity, and significant contributions to the university, particularly during a period of substantial change within the University Advising Center. Pagels stood out for his extraordinary efforts and unwavering positive attitude during… Continue reading WNMU Recognizes September Employee of the Month James Pagels

The Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) celebrated the opening of the Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts: Eva Gabriella Flynn exhibition on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with a vibrant opening reception that drew students, faculty, and members of the local arts community. Attendees had the first… Continue reading McCray Gallery at WNMU Unveils Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts Exhibition

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 (WNMU) successfully wrapped up its week-long Homecoming 2025 celebration. Under the theme Alice in Wonderland, parts of the campus transformed into a whimsical spectacle from October 13 to October 18, captivating students, faculty, staff, the Silver City community, and returning alumni. The festivities, inspired by the magic of Wonderland, culminated in… Continue reading WNMU Homecoming 2025 Ignites Imagination and Community Spirit

When Calum Hill first arrived in Silver City, New Mexico, few could have imagined the incredible path his golf career would take. A standout student-athlete for the Western New Mexico University men’s golf team, Calum quickly made his mark as one of the most accomplished players in program history — and has since gone on… Continue reading Calum Hill’s Journey from WNMU Golf to DP World Tour Glory

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has formally accepted the findings of a special forensic review conducted by Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC (JAG). The new Board of Regents heralded this action as a critical step toward a new era of transparency and accountability. The comprehensive audit, covering financial activity from July 1, 2017, through December 31,… Continue reading WNMU Board of Regents Formally Accepts Special Forensic Findings

Associate Professor of Sociology at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Andreea Nica, who holds a Ph.D. in sociology, recently published a paradigm-shifting original research paper in the September 2025 issue of Frontier Sociology that challenges traditional, passive conceptions of family estrangement. The paper, titled “From family estrangement to empowered exits: new emotional developments,” introduces an innovative process-oriented framework centered on… Continue reading WNMU Associate Professor Andreea Nica, Ph.D., Publishes Original Research Paper

A new and original methodology for nursing education developed at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is poised to change how student competency is measured and improved. Lorenzo Saenz is the Nursing Lab Simulation Coordinator at WNMU School of Nursing and Kinesiology. Saenz presented his innovative framework at the Gulf Coast Healthcare Simulation Conference in Mobile,… Continue reading Innovation in WNMU Nursing Program Enhances Student Readiness for Patient Care