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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

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 (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

Student nurses from Western New Mexico University stepped out of the traditional hospital ward and onto the front lines of community sports medicine at the annual Tour of the Gila cycling race in late April/early May. These future healthcare professionals provided critical on-site care under the fast-paced, high-intensity conditions of the outdoor event. They sharpened… Continue reading National Cycling Event Made Less Grueling Thanks to WNMU Nursing Students and Staff

Western New Mexico University recently welcomed dozens of seventh-grade students from the Mescalero Apache Schools for a multi-day visit that blended cultural preservation with an introduction to university life. The visit served as a gateway to the students’ annual mezcal harvest, a cornerstone of their cultural heritage, held in early May. The long-standing partnership between… Continue reading WNMU Hosts Mescalero Apache Students for Higher Education Immersion

At Western New Mexico University (WNMU), the study of human movement is more than just a science—it is a community mission. Kinesiology faculty members Garrett Peltonen, Ph.D., and Takahiro Sato, Ph.D., detail how the university’s program breaks down the walls between the classroom and the real world, proving that “exercise is medicine” for all ages.… Continue reading WNMU Program Redefines “Exercise as Medicine” and STEM Education Training

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) conducted its annual spring symposium in late April; the two-day event showcased academic excellence, creative scholarship and the diverse research initiatives of the university’s faculty and students. The event provided a comprehensive platform for the university community to engage with emerging insights on topics from local historical preservation to advancements… Continue reading WNMU Concludes Successful Two-Day Research and Innovation Symposium

Hundreds of graduates crossed the stage Friday evening, May 8, at the Western New Mexico University spring 2026 Commencement in front of a standing-room only audience at the university’s Ben Altamirano Stadium. The keynote address was given by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The ceremony honored students graduating with degrees and certificates across various… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement with Keynote by Gov. Grisham