Earlier this year, Level 4 nursing students from Western New Mexico University launched a high-impact clinical collaboration with Gila Regional Medical Center centered on the Strive for 5 Initiative. The partnership represents a sophisticated integration of academic rigor and frontline healthcare, aimed at enhancing patient safety and clinical outcomes through five core pillars of nursing… Continue reading WNMU Nursing Students Partner with GRMC for Strive for 5 Initiative on Patient Safety
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Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge
Even before beginning his tenure as the university’s 16th president, Jose E. Coll was already spending time on campus connecting with the people who make the university special. From visiting offices to connecting with students, staff and faculty, Dr. Coll began building relationships and learning about the campus and community he now serves. This week,… Continue reading Trading High-Desert Views for Harvard Yards: President Coll at Cambridge
WNMU Professor’s New Children’s Book Celebrates Culture and Modern Community Connections
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
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
Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact
Cindy Martinez, ED.D., dean of the College of Education at Western New Mexico University and director of the NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, was recently named an Impact Academy Fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact. Martinez joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation… Continue reading Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact
WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network
Western New Mexico University recently received official designation as the Southwest Hub for the STEM Innovation Network of New Mexico, launching a localized effort to expand science, technology, engineering, and math education across the region. Tanya Rivers, MS, professor of mathematics at WNMU, will lead the initiative as the hub’s director. The network, spearheaded by… Continue reading WNMU Designated as Southwest Hub for Statewide Stem Innovation Network
WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review
The Western New Mexico University undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned top honors for rigorous preparation in the Science of Reading. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan research and policy organization, released its 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation report today, highlighting the top-performing institutions nationwide. WNMU… Continue reading WNMU Teacher Prep Programs Earn Highest ‘A+’ Grades in National Reading Instruction Review
WNMU Helps CLAY Festival Re-Establish Community Roots with Growth and Dynamic Programming
The annual CLAY Festival returned this month with expanded programming for local families, art students and visitors alike, while renewing its founding legacy. Initiated in 2011, the event has operated under the organizational umbrella of Western New Mexico University for several years. According to Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) Slegeir, the WNMU program manager managing the festival, the… Continue reading WNMU Helps CLAY Festival Re-Establish Community Roots with Growth and Dynamic Programming
WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year
The Association of Bilingual Education New Mexico (ABE NM) officially recognized Associate Dean COE and Professor TESOL/Bilingual College of Education Alexandra Neves, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2026 University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year Award. The honor was presented during a formal ceremony held in April, celebrating Neves for her distinguished career and her… Continue reading WNMU Instructor Honored as ABE NM University Bilingual Education Professor of the Year
Closed for Independence Day
Western New Mexico University campus, including the WNMU Dining Hall, One-Stop Food Pantry, Fitness Center, Museum and Einstein Bagels, are closed July 3 for Independence Day celebrations.