WNMU

Recently, #WNMU was awarded a $32,493 grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Community and Social Investment Fund to expand hands-on scientific research opportunities for students in rural New Mexico. wnmu.edu/wnmu-secures-g… #STEM #StudentResearch #NewMexico

Built for champions in every arena. ⁠ #WNMU #ComingSoon #StayTuned #UnderWraps #TheFinalCountdown

#WNMU is pleased to announce the appointment of Jose Coll, Ph.D. as the university’s 16th president. With a strong commitment to student success, community engagement and the future of accessible higher education and training, Dr. Coll will lead WNMU into a new chapter.

Over the past week, #WNMU welcomed four finalists for the university’s 16th president, each participating in a series of campus and community events. The WNMU Board of Regents is expected to formally announce the university’s next president during a public meeting on March 17.

Today, the campus and Silver City community will gather at the university’s pool patio to send off #WNMU Men’s Basketball as they depart for the Lone Star Conference and continue their run in NCAA Division II postseason play.⁠ 📍 WNMU Pool Patio⁠ 🕔 5-7 p.m. TODAY⁠

For the first time in the Division II era, #WNMU Mustang Basketball has advanced to the conference championship and the nation is taking notice. Join campus for a FREE community send-off: 📍 WNMU Campus | Pool Patio 📅 Monday, March 2 ⏰ 5–7 PM #GoMustangs #MustangMadness #NCAA

Building for what's next. #WNMU #ComingSoon #StayTuned #UnderWraps

The Western New Mexico University Presidential Search Committee has announced that Cameron Braxton Wesson, Ph.D., has withdrawn from consideration to be the univerity’s16th president. Discover more about the remaining candidates at WNMU.EDU. #WNMU

Black History Month is a time to honor the Black leaders, educators, artists and change-makers whose contributions have shaped the nation and #WNMU alike. Black history is woven into the fabric of the campus through scholarship, culture and commitment to access and opportunity.

Today marks the start of the New Mexico legislative session.⁠ Discover the full list of #WNMU legislative priorities at, wnmu.edu/legislative-pr…

Today, the campus community honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership, courage and unwavering commitment to justice continue to shape the nation. In observance of today’s national holiday, #WNMU offices and classrooms will be closed.

International Spicy Food Day calls for a little heat, and at #WNMU, spice is part of campus culture. From campus to community, chile isn’t just food, it’s tradition, identity and a point of pride. However you like it, today is about one question: red, green or Christmas?

Recent #WNMU grad Kevin Perez Marquez is proving that a Mustang education opens major doors. Now formally accepted into a master’s program at Queen Mary University of London, Marquez has his sights set on a Ph.D. and a future in international data consulting.⁠

Spring Class of 2025 graduation photos are now available! Official graduation photos from spring 2025 can now be accessed for free by heading over the the #WNMU Facebook page. Find your photo, download it and share your milestone with friends and family. #WNMUGrad #Classof2025

The university’s annual holiday community celebration, Jingle & Mingle, brought the campus to life with festive cheer. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with music, family-friendly games and seasonal favorites, including biscochitos and tamales.⁠ #WNMU #FOMO #HolidayCampus

May your day be filled with warm cocoa, zero family debates, perfectly timed naps and plenty of biscochitos to get you through the day. Enjoy the merriment, Mustangs. #WNMU #TodaysTheDay #HappyHolidays

Western New Mexico University will be closed for the winter holiday break, including the University Dining Hall and the #WNMU Fitness Center.⁠ ⁠ Campus operations will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.⁠ Wishing the Mustang community a warm, safe and restful holiday season!⁠

As Mustangs depart campus to head home for the holiday season, we wish you good tidings, warm rest and safe travels until we meet again. ⁠ ⁠ From the Mustang community to your families near and far, Happy Holidays!⁠ #WNMU #HolidaySeason #UntilWeMeetAgain

While #WNMU is closed for winter break, the Advising Center will remain open to support student needs. Limited advising appointments will be available during the break to help you prepare for the spring ’26 semester. wnmu.appointment451.sites.451.io/?category=Advi…

Last week, 364 students from #WNMU earned degrees or certificates that marked a major milestone in their lives. Through a hybrid Commencement ceremony, the Mustang community came together across distance, celebrating Mustang grads. #Classof2025 #StarStudents #moments