�鶹ֱ�� Museum Expands Collection Via Major Transfer

The Western New Mexico University Museum announces a significant expansion of its permanent collection following a successful transfer of objects from the Museum of Northern Arizona. The strategic acquisition brings a diverse array of Casas Grandes pottery and ethno-historic Indigenous Mexican objects to Silver City, effectively growing areas of the museum’s holdings that were previously… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Museum Expands Collection Via Major Transfer

�鶹ֱ�� Research Pioneers Financial Literacy Initiatives for Student Success

Professor of Business at Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��), Miguel Vicens, Ph.D., along with Associate Professor Ivan Ibarra, Ph.D., of �鶹ֱ�� and Javier Martinez, Ph.D., of the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH), created a transformative movement that equips students with the financial tools necessary for lifelong success. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/International Network… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Research Pioneers Financial Literacy Initiatives for Student Success

�鶹ֱ�� Honors Artistic Excellence at 2026 BFA Art Exhibition

The Expressive Arts Department and the Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art at Western New Mexico University recently celebrated the culmination of years of rigorous studio practice with the Spring 2026 Expressive Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, which concluded its run May 7. The works on display spanned a sophisticated range of mediums, reflecting… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Honors Artistic Excellence at 2026 BFA Art Exhibition

�鶹ֱ�� Sin Fronteras Workshop Ignites Wave of Student Storytellers

The Humanities Department at Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) 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 �鶹ֱ�� Sin Fronteras Workshop Ignites Wave of Student Storytellers

SSSlithering Toward Survival: �鶹ֱ�� Professor’s Research Unlocks the SSSecrets of Rattlesnake Resilience

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) 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: �鶹ֱ�� Professor’s Research Unlocks the SSSecrets of Rattlesnake Resilience

Western New Mexico University Hosts Vibrant Slate of National Poetry Month Events

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) celebrated National Poetry Month in April with an event organized by Miller Library and The Humanities Department. Additionally, �鶹ֱ�� was a part of a series of poetry events, called, “The Poetry Long Weekend.” This long weekend of poetry events was curated by �鶹ֱ�� Associate Professor and Silver City/Grant County Poet… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Hosts Vibrant Slate of National Poetry Month Events

NEWS RELEASE – �鶹ֱ�� Expands Telemental Health Training for Rural New Mexico

For rural and underserved communities in New Mexico, accessing professional counseling services has historically meant long travel and logistical challenges. To address this, Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) is working to eliminate these barriers by expanding its telemental health training and services and positioning itself as a leader in modern counseling education. Central to this… Continue reading NEWS RELEASE – �鶹ֱ�� Expands Telemental Health Training for Rural New Mexico

National Cycling Event Made Less Grueling Thanks to �鶹ֱ�� Nursing Students and Staff

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 �鶹ֱ�� Nursing Students and Staff

�鶹ֱ�� Hosts Mescalero Apache Students for Higher Education Immersion

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 �鶹ֱ�� Hosts Mescalero Apache Students for Higher Education Immersion

�鶹ֱ�� Program Redefines “Exercise as Medicine” and STEM Education Training

At Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��), 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 �鶹ֱ�� Program Redefines “Exercise as Medicine” and STEM Education Training