WNMU Professor’s Sabbatical Launches Groundbreaking Research
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 […]
Western New Mexico University Launches National Search for Next President
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 […]
WNMU Golf Alum Shandiin Harper Named to 2025-26 Class of PGA WORKS Fellowship
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 […]
“Thinking Like a Mountain”: WNMU McCray Gallery Hosts New Exhibition
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 […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Video: ¡Fiesta Latina! at Western New Mexico University
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 […]
WNMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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 […]
WNMU Regents Meet, Hear Updates on Presidential Search
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 […]
Nominations Open for WNMU Presidential Leadership Award
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 WNMU with at least three years of service who works in a […]
End-of-Life Care is a Calling for WNMU Alum
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 […]
