‘Pink Out’ Game at �鶹ֱ�� Strengthens Local Healthcare Ties

In a powerful display of community solidarity and athletic grit, Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) hosted its annual “Pink Out” night on Tuesday, January 20, at Drag’s Court. The double-header event, featuring both the Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams against Sul Ross State, served as a cornerstone of fundraising for breast cancer awareness and local… Continue reading ‘Pink Out’ Game at �鶹ֱ�� Strengthens Local Healthcare Ties

Welcome Back Week at �鶹ֱ�� Ignited Mustang Spirit

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) kicked off its 2026 Welcome Week, a high-energy series of events designed to integrate new students into campus life and connect with the Silver City community. Running from January 12 through January 16, the week-long celebration served as the cornerstone of the university’s commitment to student success and regional engagement.… Continue reading Welcome Back Week at �鶹ֱ�� Ignited Mustang Spirit

�鶹ֱ�� Student Bridges Borders and Business at National Conference

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) student Kevin Perez Marquez attends �鶹ֱ�� as part of a collaborative double-degree program with the Universidad de Sonora in the capital city of Hermosillo, in Mexico. This partnership allows students to navigate two different academic systems simultaneously, broadening their worldview. In the fall of 2025, Perez traveled to Aurora, Colorado,… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Student Bridges Borders and Business at National Conference

From Silver City to Leeds: �鶹ֱ�� Professor Goes Medieval on Global Stage

In July 2025, Chris Taylor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English at Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��), dove deep into medieval history and a myth he’s studied for over a decade as he represented �鶹ֱ�� at the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds—the world’s largest gathering of medievalists. Speaking on a panel dedicated to… Continue reading From Silver City to Leeds: �鶹ֱ�� Professor Goes Medieval on Global Stage

�鶹ֱ�� Leadership Advocates for Higher Education During Legislative Session

On January 20, the 2026 Legislative Session officially commenced in Santa Fe, marking the start of a pivotal 30-day period for state policy and budget allocations. Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) aims to secure critical funding for infrastructure and modernization projects that are essential to the university’s mission of serving rural New Mexico and fostering… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Leadership Advocates for Higher Education During Legislative Session

�鶹ֱ�� Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Western New Mexico University is closed in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026.

�鶹ֱ�� Honors Amy McPherson – December 2025 Staff Employee of the Month

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) is proud to recognize Amy McPherson, HR Specialist and Recruiter, as the Staff Employee of the Month for December 2025. Since joining the university in July 2024, McPherson has transformed the recruitment experience for faculty and adjuncts through a steadfast commitment to transparency, teamwork, and professional growth. McPherson’s path to… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Honors Amy McPherson – December 2025 Staff Employee of the Month

�鶹ֱ�� School of Business Students Again Outperform Peers on National Exam

Students in the Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) School of Business are continuing to outpace their peers at other institutions, including those at AACSB-accredited schools, according to the results of Fall 2025 standardized testing. Students in the bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration take an examination administered by Peregrine Global Services that assesses their understanding… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� School of Business Students Again Outperform Peers on National Exam

�鶹ֱ�� Interim President Champions Innovation and Honors �鶹ֱ�� Faculty and Staff

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) faculty and staff gathered last week at the Besse-Forward Global Resource Center (GRC) Auditorium for the Spring 2026 Convocation. Interim President Chris Maples, Ph.D., delivered a keynote address that balanced a celebration of recent institutional milestones with a transparent look at the legislative, financial, and technological challenges facing the university… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Interim President Champions Innovation and Honors �鶹ֱ�� Faculty and Staff

�鶹ֱ�� Provides Updates To 10th Street Landscape Improvements

While graduation cheers filled the air at Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) this past December, a quieter, enduring legacy was taking root on the campus hillside, marking a milestone in institutional transformation by bringing together university students and local youth to reclaim a steep, barren incline. Once considered one of the top five most unsightly… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Provides Updates To 10th Street Landscape Improvements