Ray Jaramillo, MS, adjunct professor of early childhood education at Western New Mexico University, announced the publication of his latest children’s book, “Gust, Gust, Gust The Next Beat.” Following the success of his previous work, “Gust, Gust, Gust!” this new release shifts its focus from the unpredictable regional weather to a heartwarming exploration of family… Continue reading WNMU Professor’s New Children’s Book Celebrates Culture and Modern Community Connections
Category: Publication
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
History of Indigenous Enslavement Uncovered in WNMU Professor’s Research
A study by Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Professor of History, Andy Hernandez, Ph.D., challenges prevailing narratives about the end of slavery in the United States. In the chapter he contributed to ” Unpacking Silver City: Revealing the Rich Tapestry of a Historic Town,” Hernandez’s central argument is that Indigenous slavery and closely related practices… Continue reading History of Indigenous Enslavement Uncovered in WNMU Professor’s Research
Research by WNMU Professor Explores Silver City’s “Merchants of Modernity”
In a recent deep dive into the archives of Southwest history, Professor of History at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), Scott Fritz, Ph.D., unveiled new insights into how Silver City escaped the “ghost town” fate of its 19th-century neighbors in a chapter for the book, “Unpacking Silver City: Revealing the Rich Tapestry of a Historic… Continue reading Research by WNMU Professor Explores Silver City’s “Merchants of Modernity”
Biology Professor Unveils Landmark Study on Urban Flora of Silver City
At a university dedicated primarily to teaching, pursuing high-level research requires a rare degree of dedication. Highlighting this commitment to academic excellence, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Professor of Biology in the Department of Natural Sciences, Bill Norris, Ph.D., recently presented findings from a massive, multi-year study exploring the flora and fauna of Silver City.… Continue reading Biology Professor Unveils Landmark Study on Urban Flora of Silver City
WNMU Associate Professor Andreea Nica, Ph.D., Publishes Original Research Paper
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
WNMU Professor’s Sabbatical Launches Groundbreaking Research
Dr. Jennifer Johnston, an associate professor of psychology at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), used her one-year sabbatical in Winchester, UK as a launchpad into a groundbreaking field of research, reshaping how we understand the human brain. Her time abroad was a period of intense productivity, focused on pioneering research, networking with global scholars, and… Continue reading WNMU Professor’s Sabbatical Launches Groundbreaking Research
WNMU Faculty Engage in Groundbreaking Research
SILVER CITY, NM—Founded as New Mexico Normal School, the focus of Western New Mexico University has always been teaching. But the emphasis on teaching does not mean that faculty do not engage in research. In fact, faculty have active research agendas in a rich and diverse array of topics. One example is the work of… Continue reading WNMU Faculty Engage in Groundbreaking Research