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From the quiet mountains of New Mexico to the bustling streets of New York City, Western New Mexico University student Gabriel Farley embarked on a transformative journey this past summer, immersing himself in the prestigious Summer Undergraduate Residency Program at the New York Academy of Art. A junior in the university’s Bachelor of Fine Arts… Continue reading WNMU Student Gabriel Farley Shares Insights from Prestigious Art Residency

Dr. Jennifer Johnston, an associate professor of psychology at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), used her one-year sabbatical in Winchester, UK as a launchpad into a groundbreaking field of research, reshaping how we understand the human brain. Her time abroad was a period of intense productivity, focused on pioneering research, networking with global scholars, and… Continue reading WNMU Professor’s Sabbatical Launches Groundbreaking Research

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has launched a comprehensive nationwide search for its next president. The president serves as the institution’s chief executive officer and reports directly to the WNMU Board of Regents. The new president will guide the university through a pivotal period of renewal and growth, ensuring its sustainability and mission in a… Continue reading Western New Mexico University Launches National Search for Next President

Former Western New Mexico University women’s golfer Shandiin Harper (Farmington, NM/Piedra Vista HS) (Farmington, N.M.) has been selected to the prestigious 2025-26 Class of 23 individuals for PGA WORKS Fellowship, representing the Sun Country PGA Section. “Being selected as a PGA WORKS Fellow has been an incredibly meaningful opportunity for me,” said former Mustang, Shandiin Harper (Farmington, NM/Piedra Vista… Continue reading WNMU Golf Alum Shandiin Harper Named to 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellowship

When Aldo Leopold published the essay “Thinking Like a Mountain” as part of the collection “A Sand County Almanac” in 1949, he coined a phrase that continues to reverberate today. For Leopold, the naturalist who first proposed setting aside a half-million acres surrounding New Mexico’s Gila River as wilderness, “thinking like a mountain” meant appreciating… Continue reading “Thinking Like a Mountain”: WNMU McCray Gallery Hosts New Exhibition

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today, Western New Mexico University would like to share this short video about ¡Fiesta Latina!, the university’s signature cultural celebration. Learn more about ¡Fiesta Latina! and the important role this event plays in celebrating the university’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and its ongoing commitment to diversity… Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Video: ¡Fiesta Latina! at Western New Mexico University

September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. What began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 has since been expanded into a month-long celebration of all things Hispanic and Latino. WNMU, an Hispanic Serving Institution and… Continue reading WNMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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 WNMU Regents Meet, Hear Updates on Presidential Search