Western New Mexico University (WNMU) student Kevin Perez Marquez attends WNMU as part of a collaborative double-degree program with the Universidad de Sonora in the capital city of Hermosillo, in Mexico. This partnership allows students to navigate two different academic systems simultaneously, broadening their worldview. In the fall of 2025, Perez traveled to Aurora, Colorado,… Continue reading WNMU Student Bridges Borders and Business at National Conference
Category: Student Research
WNMU School of Business Students Again Outperform Peers on National Exam
Students in the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) School of Business are continuing to outpace their peers at other institutions, including those at AACSB-accredited schools, according to the results of Fall 2025 standardized testing. Students in the bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration take an examination administered by Peregrine Global Services that assesses their understanding… Continue reading WNMU School of Business Students Again Outperform Peers on National Exam
WNMU Nursing Students Take Advocacy from Bedside to Capitol
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) nursing students from the Silver City and Deming campuses recently stepped away from the classroom to engage with state lawmakers in Santa Fe. The visit provided these aspiring healthcare professionals with a firsthand look at the legislative process, emphasizing the critical role nurses play in shaping healthcare policy and extending… Continue reading WNMU Nursing Students Take Advocacy from Bedside to Capitol
WNMU Student Gabriel Farley Shares Insights from Prestigious Art Residency
From the quiet mountains of New Mexico to the bustling streets of New York City, Western New Mexico University student Gabriel Farley embarked on a transformative journey this past summer, immersing himself in the prestigious Summer Undergraduate Residency Program at the New York Academy of Art. A junior in the university’s Bachelor of Fine Arts… Continue reading WNMU Student Gabriel Farley Shares Insights from Prestigious Art Residency
Graduate student earns fellowship to bolster local news in New Mexico
Western New Mexico University graduate student Regina Barnett (BS ’23) has been selected for a prestigious New Mexico Local News Fund [NMLN] Fellowship. The fellowship provides Barnett with a salaried position at Soccoro’s El Defensor Chieftain newspaper while she continues her coursework toward a graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The NMLN Fund is a nonprofit… Continue reading Graduate student earns fellowship to bolster local news in New Mexico
Summer Research Helps Prepare WNMU Alum for New Teaching Position
SILVER CITY, NM—When Nick Rummell first began his graduate studies at WNMU, he expected to be working toward a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. “I already had a master’s in history, and I had been teaching at the community college level for about ten years,” he explained. After two semesters at WNMU, though, a new… Continue reading Summer Research Helps Prepare WNMU Alum for New Teaching Position