A childhood fascination with biology, a deep-seated cultural work ethic, and a commitment to balancing the rigors of academia with motherhood have guided Ariana Medina’s journey to become a registered nurse. On December 12, Medina crossed the stage at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) to accept her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Born and […]

Academic achievement and military service will converge this December as Silver City native Daniel Soliz graduates from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) with a Master of Arts in Teaching and Special Education. A father of five and an Army Sergeant, Soliz’s journey highlights the university’s commitment to supporting veterans through flexible online learning and robust […]

  This fall, 364 students from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) earned degrees or certificates and celebrated their academic journeys at a hybrid commencement ceremony. The event once again bridged the physical distance within the Mustang community, allowing graduates walking across the stage on campus in Silver City to participate alongside those attending WNMU from […]

Guests attending the university’s fall commencement ceremony at Western New Mexico University will hear from acclaimed author and WNMU Professor Emerita Sharman Apt Russell, who will deliver the keynote address. A celebrated figure in global nature writing and a foundational pillar of the university’s academic history, Russell’s return to the podium highlights a legacy of […]

For Christina Guerrero, the path to becoming a nurse was a mission rooted in personal history. Guerrero, the youngest member of her graduating cohort, is set to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western New Mexico University (WNMU) this December. Guerrero’s inspiration stems from a pivotal moment in her youth while watching […]

For Laura Black, life is a delicate, albeit successful, balance of what she affectionately calls “organized chaos.” A native of Bayard, New Mexico, Black is not just a graduating senior; she is also a mother, a business owner, a full-time night-shift employee, and a self-described “professional student of life.” This December 12, Black will cross […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) student Valeria Adame is graduating in December 2025 with a double major in business management and marketing, complemented by a minor in accounting. A native of Palomas, Adame channeled her deep connection to her family’s transnational businesses into her academic pursuits. “I thought, if I were to go into the […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) nursing students from the Silver City and Deming campuses recently stepped away from the classroom to engage with state lawmakers in Santa Fe. The visit provided these aspiring healthcare professionals with a firsthand look at the legislative process, emphasizing the critical role nurses play in shaping healthcare policy and extending […]

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) honors Kathy Sorells as its Employee of the Month for November, recognizing her tireless dedication and profound impact as a Program Manager within the Department of Community and Workforce Development. Sorells, a long-term employee who first joined the university in November 1999, embodies a spirit of compassion and lifelong learning, […]