Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announces the retirement of Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations, Kevin Matthes. An alumnus and longtime champion of the university, Matthes leaves behind a campus transformed by his commitment to infrastructure, aesthetics, and an employee-centric leadership philosophy. Matthes’s connection to WNMU and Silver City is deeply personal. After his […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announced a comprehensive digital modernization, “Smart Campus” initiative, ensuring the university continues to embrace and enhance traditional campus teaching combined with its expansive and growing online offerings. The initiative, designed to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century academic landscape, prioritizes digital equity for students and faculty across New […]

The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents convened for a hybrid meeting at the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The session, held in Room 303, brought together university leadership and state legislators to discuss the institution’s trajectory, capital improvements, and the ongoing search for a permanent president. Board Chair […]

In a powerful display of community solidarity and athletic grit, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) 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 […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) 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. […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) student Kevin Perez Marquez attends WNMU 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, […]

In July 2025, Chris Taylor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), dove deep into medieval history and a myth he’s studied for over a decade as he represented WNMU at the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds—the world’s largest gathering of medievalists. Speaking on a panel dedicated to […]

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 (WNMU) 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 […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) 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 […]