Â鶹ֱ²¥

Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Honors Amy McPherson – December 2025 Staff Employee of the Month

Students in the Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ School of Business Students Again Outperform Peers on National Exam

Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Interim President Champions Innovation and Honors Â鶹ֱ²¥ Faculty and Staff

While graduation cheers filled the air at Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Provides Updates To 10th Street Landscape Improvements

Sunshine Patterson’s passion for maternal care is rooted in her previous life in Hawaii. Following the empowering and easy delivery of her youngest of five children, Patterson began teaching hypnobirthing—a method utilizing visualization, self-hypnosis, and relaxation to replace fear with focus during labor. As she transitioned into working as a doula in Hawaiian hospitals, Patterson… Continue reading From Doula to Degree: Sunshine Patterson Pursues Mission to Restore the ‘Joy of Birth’

1st day of regularly scheduled classes Monday, January 12 Follett Access Opt Out Window December 19, 2025 through January 30, 2026 Last day to drop (without affecting charges) Saturday, January 24 First installment plan due Thursday, January 15 1st disbursement of refund checks Friday, February 6 Second installment plan due Sunday, February 15 Third installment… Continue reading Important Dates for Spring 2026

Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) extended its deepest gratitude to University Registrar Susan Russell, who retired on December 31, 2025. With a career spanning three decades, Russell was far more than an administrator; she was a cornerstone of the campus community, a mentor to generations of students, and a devoted steward of the university’s mission.… Continue reading Honoring Susan Russell: 30 Years of Heart and Service at Â鶹ֱ²¥

A childhood fascination with biology, a deep-seated cultural work ethic and a commitment to balancing the rigors of academia have guided Ariana Medina’s journey to become a registered nurse. On December 12, Medina crossed the stage at Western New Mexico University (Â鶹ֱ²¥) to accept her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Born and raised in… Continue reading Silver City Native and Â鶹ֱ²¥ Student Eyes Future in Critical Care