For Western New Mexico University alum Kade Evans, lessons learned during his time at the university are put to the test every day in the high-pressure world of firefighting and emergency services. During Evan’s time at WNMU, he was a bridge-builder who understood early on that effective communication and community trust are the bedrocks of… Continue reading WNMU Alum Kade Evans Enters the High-Pressure World of Firefighting
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Hollywood Spotlight on WNMU for Homecoming 2026 and the Chile Bowl Face Off
Roll out the red carpet—Western New Mexico University is bringing silver-screen glamour to campus the week of October 5–10 for “Hollywood Homecoming 2026,” anchored by the marquee matchup Chile Bowl rivalry clash between WNMU football and Eastern New Mexico University. The weeklong production blends cinematic spirit festivities with long-standing university traditions, leading up to the… Continue reading Hollywood Spotlight on WNMU for Homecoming 2026 and the Chile Bowl Face Off
The Power of GO Bonds: WNMU Historic Graham Gymnasium Restored
A historic campus landmark has received a vital transformation to serve future generations. Western New Mexico University has completed a comprehensive restoration and modernization of Graham Gymnasium, blending 21st-century infrastructure with classic Southwestern architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1936, Graham Gymnasium was designed by John Gaw Meem, widely considered New Mexico’s most influential 20th-century architect… Continue reading The Power of GO Bonds: WNMU Historic Graham Gymnasium Restored
WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration
Western New Mexico University welcomed faculty, staff and leadership to campus for its annual Fall Convocation, framing the start of the academic year around collaborative vision, strategic transformation and collective impact. President Jose E. Coll spoke to the assembly roughly 30 days into his tenure. Recognizing the rapid transition into the term, he emphasized that… Continue reading WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration
President Jose E. Coll Highlights Economic Impact, Workforce Innovation During Chamber Address
Presenting the university’s $101 million economic impact and laying out a vision for workforce innovation, Western New Mexico University President Jose E. Coll addressed local business leaders at a Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Speaking to entrepreneurs and community leaders, Coll framed WNMU as a core economic driver for Grant County, standing… Continue reading President Jose E. Coll Highlights Economic Impact, Workforce Innovation During Chamber Address
WNMU Kicks Off Fall Semester with Spirited Welcome Week Traditions
Western New Mexico University has launched the Fall 2026 academic year, welcoming thousands of online, new and returning Mustang students to the Silver City campus. Organized and presented by WNMU Student Life, the week-long series of Welcome Week events has energized campus as students settled into residence halls, reconnected with peers and prepared for formal… Continue reading WNMU Kicks Off Fall Semester with Spirited Welcome Week Traditions
WNMU Custodial Team Sets the Stage for Student Success
As students unpack their bags, settle into residence halls and head to their first classes at Western New Mexico University this fall, the spotless corridors, gleaming floors and pristine spaces they step into represent a welcoming, supportive environment thanks to the WNMU custodial staff. The start of the academic year marks the climax of an… Continue reading WNMU Custodial Team Sets the Stage for Student Success
Professor Highlights History and Indigenous Modern Child Welfare at State Summit
Western New Mexico University Professor of History, Andy Hernandez, Ph.D., presented at the Children’s Law Institute conference as part of the New Mexico multidisciplinary summit earlier this year. By mapping the historical continuum from early state-sponsored practices and the Indian Slave Trade to the residential boarding school era, Hernandez challenged legal practitioners, caseworkers and advocates… Continue reading Professor Highlights History and Indigenous Modern Child Welfare at State Summit
WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders
The week-long Basic Economic Development course, hosted at Western New Mexico University in mid-July brought community planners, tribal leaders, municipal managers and economic developers to Silver City. The professional development program, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the WNMU Foundation and Freeport-McMoRan, equipped participants with actionable strategies to drive local job creation and foster… Continue reading WNMU Concludes Rigorous Economic Development Course for Regional Leaders
WNMU Upgrades Residence Halls with High-Tech Kitchen Equipment, Food Security Resources
Western New Mexico University underwent a major campus-wide residence life upgrade earlier this year, equipping every dorm suite with specialized kitchen appliances, including combination cold storage units and multi-functional microwave, air fryer, and convection oven units. This initiative is designed to enhance residential living and combat food insecurity, giving students greater autonomy over their diet,… Continue reading WNMU Upgrades Residence Halls with High-Tech Kitchen Equipment, Food Security Resources