Western New Mexico University faculty, students, and staff united on Saturday, October 17, with veterans, families and regional leaders gathering for the 18th annual Walk for the Heroes. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., participants walked from Bataan Memorial Park to the Fort Bayard Veterans National Cemetery, underscoring the deep-rooted bond between WNMU and Grant County’s… Continue reading WNMU Community Rallies for Remembrance March Walk for the Heroes
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Matus Family Fuels WNMU Football with Warm Post-Game Meals
Behind every hard-hitting play on the gridiron for Western New Mexico University is an extraordinary family effort taking place off the field. Regina and Kevin Matus, parents of WNMU football player Kohen Matus, have turned game-day support into a demonstration of fellowship and steadfastness, driving thousands of miles from their home in Lubbock, Texas, to… Continue reading Matus Family Fuels WNMU Football with Warm Post-Game Meals
Voting Creates a Brighter Future for All
Whether students are deep in coursework on the Silver City campus or online, faculty and staff members are promoting the academic mission, or community members are supporting Southwest New Mexico, the collective voice of Western New Mexico University is of paramount importance. Democracy flourishes when everyone chooses to participate. Voting gives people the capacity to… Continue reading Voting Creates a Brighter Future for All
How the Higher Education GO Bond 2 Supports the WNMU Library
As New Mexico voters prepare to evaluate statewide measures, Western New Mexico University is highlighting the impact of General Obligation Bond 2 on the J. Cloyd Miller Library. Unlike capital improvement bonds used for construction or physical facility enhancements, GO Bond 2 funding for academic libraries is used to enhance the library’s collection—including books, databases… Continue reading How the Higher Education GO Bond 2 Supports the WNMU Library
Hooray for Hollywood – WNMU Style: Homecoming and Gridiron Victory Spotlight Chile Bowl
Western New Mexico University hosted its annual Homecoming celebration, bringing together alums, students and community members for a weekend of campus pride, tradition and competitive athletics. The weekend featured a packed schedule of events built around the annual Chile Bowl matchup at Ben Altamirano Field. Highlights included the downtown Bullard Street parade, the Alumni Hall… Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood – WNMU Style: Homecoming and Gridiron Victory Spotlight Chile Bowl
Community Forestry Partners Gather for Educational Tree Autopsy Session at WNMU
Western New Mexico University students recently joined forces with local forestry experts, municipal representatives and community organizations on the WNMU Campus for a hands-on educational exercise on the WNMU designed to expose the hidden causes of urban tree failure. The public event, organized as a shared learning experience, took place at the WNMU Harlan Fleming… Continue reading Community Forestry Partners Gather for Educational Tree Autopsy Session at WNMU
Investing in New Mexico’s Future Means Investing in Higher Education
This November, New Mexico voters will consider two important ballot initiatives that will support educational opportunity, strengthen communities and expand access to the resources students and residents need to learn, grow and succeed. General Obligation Bond 3 for Higher Education and General Obligation Bond 2 for Libraries invests in the educational infrastructure and resources that…
WNMU Celebrates Intellectual Freedom During Banned Books Week
Western New Mexico University reaffirmed its pledge to free discussion, academic freedom, and the constitutional right to read through a dynamic series of public events hosted at the J. Cloyd Miller Library. Bringing together university scholars, community librarians, local authors, and student voices, the campus community engaged in critical conversations regarding literacy, literature, and the… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Intellectual Freedom During Banned Books Week
From Volleyball Player to Dean of Enrollment and Student Services at FSCC
Western New Mexico University Athletics is proud to recognize former Mustang volleyball standout Courtney Kline (formerly Heiser) as an Alumni of the Week. Kline was a member of the WNMU volleyball program from 2004–2008, wearing No. 16 and making her mark as a setter. A native of Tempe, Arizona, Kline came to WNMU from Marcos De Niza… Continue reading From Volleyball Player to Dean of Enrollment and Student Services at FSCC
WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region
General Obligation Higher Education Bond 3 (GO Bond 3), part of the upcoming November general election, will provide Western New Mexico University with $3 million for crucial infrastructure and facility improvements on the Silver City campus. Investing in GO Bond 3 is critical to protecting New Mexico students’ sustained achievement and strengthening the state’s economic… Continue reading WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region