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The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met virtually on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Present on campus were Regents J. Dean Reed and Keana Huerta and present online were Regents Steven Neville and John V. Wertheim. The meeting began with Chair Neville welcoming to the meeting Greg Trujillo, who was recently nominated by NM… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Regents Meet, Hear Updates on Presidential Search

Nominations are open for the Presidential Leadership Award, one of Western New Mexico University’s most prestigious awards. This honor is awarded annually to the staff member who best represents remarkable achievement, unwavering dedication and leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Any employee of �鶹ֱ�� with at least three years of service who works in a… Continue reading Nominations Open for �鶹ֱ�� Presidential Leadership Award

SILVER CITY, NM—Western New Mexico University alum Andra Olney-Larson (BBA ’16) has worn a lot of hats in her life: she worked for the Silver City Daily Press for several years, and she has been involved in environmental conservation in both New Mexico and the Midwest. What she did not imagine, though, is that her… Continue reading End-of-Life Care is a Calling for �鶹ֱ�� Alum

Western New Mexico University will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025.

SILVER CITY, NM— For the first time this fall, Western New Mexico University will be partnering with TimelyCare, an online platform that provides medical and mental health care to colleges and universities. TimelyCare services will be a supplement to in-person care provided by Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS)—which offers medical, behavioral health and dental care—and to… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Partners with TimelyCare to Provide Expanded Medical and Mental Health Care Options to Students

SILVER CITY, NM—When Nick Rummell first began his graduate studies at �鶹ֱ��, he expected to be working toward a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. “I already had a master’s in history, and I had been teaching at the community college level for about ten years,” he explained. After two semesters at �鶹ֱ��, though, a new… Continue reading Summer Research Helps Prepare �鶹ֱ�� Alum for New Teaching Position

With the first week of fall semester wrapped up, the �鶹ֱ�� Newsroom would like to remind students of some of the resources available on campus and virtually. Academic Advising: 575-538-6393 or online at https://wnmu.appointment451.sites.451.io/?category=Advising Academic Testing: 575-538-6134 Business Office (Payment Plans): 575-538-6150 Campus Bookstore: 575-538-6123 Campus Police: 911 (emergency), 575-538-6231 (non-emergency) Campus Recreation: 575-538-6735; Facilities… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Resources to Support Your Academic Journey

The Bachelor of Science program in Early Childhood Education at Western New Mexico University has earned accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is a professional organization that sets national standards for programs that prepare teachers of children from birth through age 8. To earn accreditation, the College of… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Early Childhood Education Program Earns NAEYC Accreditation

With fall semester beginning, please note the following important dates. Aug. 18: First day of class (for 16-week courses) Aug. 22: Last day to add/drop a course (for 16-week courses) Aug. 22: Last day to create a payment plan with the Business Office (to avoid disenrollment) Aug. 25: Late registration fee begins Aug. 29: Last… Continue reading Important Dates for Fall 2025

Copper mining has always been part of life for �鶹ֱ�� senior Hailey Cisneros: her father works for Freeport-McMoRan in its Chino operation, and her favorite activity as a child was visiting the open pit overlook off State Road 152. Cisneros, who is majoring in Accounting and Marketing and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Public Administration, has… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Marketing and Accounting Major Interns with Freeport-McMoRan