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The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents approved tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year and advanced the purchase of Sixth Street Elementary School during a hybrid meeting held Friday, April 10, 2026. Regent J. Dean Reed, Interim President Chris Maples, Ph.D., and members of the university’s executive leadership team attended in person… Continue reading WNMU Regents Approve Tuition and Fees, Advance Sixth Street School Acquisition

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announced today that Cameron Braxton Wesson, Ph.D., has withdrawn from consideration for the position of 16th President. The presidential search process will proceed with the remaining four distinguished finalists. The schedule for the upcoming campus visitations and community engagement sessions remains unchanged for the other candidates. The four finalists and… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Announces Update to Presidential Finalist Pool

This week, ahead of an upcoming special legislative session, a delegation from Western New Mexico University traveled to the state capitol. Board of Regents Chairman Steve Neville, Secretary/Treasurer J. Dean Reed and university Interim President Dr. Christopher Maples met with elected officials to address critical topics, including reductions in federal higher education funding, workforce development… Continue reading WNMU Leaders Meet with Lawmakers in Santa Fe

Western New Mexico University has launched a comprehensive nationwide search for its next president, partnering with executive search firm Anthem Academics to lead the process. Representatives from Anthem spent several days on the WNMU Silver City campus conducting interviews, engaging in listening sessions and immersing themselves in the university’s culture. Over two evenings, university faculty,… Continue reading Campus Listening Sessions Kick Off Presidential Search