Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, NM- Have you ever been or have been at risk of being dis-enrolled due to issues regarding your FAFSA? Don’t worry, there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening. First we need to understand why dis-enrollment happens. Dis-enrollment occurs when a students financial aid either isn’t secure or finalized. Sometimes
Editor’s Note: What follows is an essay that ASWNMU Senator Kaitlin “Kaity” Ellis has written on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Take a moment to read and consider what Kaity has to say. Did you know that the Americans with Disability Act is a Law? The law reads as follows: “The Americans with Disabilities
Continue reading ➞ The Americans with Disabilities Act: An Essay by Kaity Ellis
Deming, NM- On Thursday, September 1, the WNMU Language Institute’s Domestic Program in Deming, NM graduated 18 students to the next level of ESL courses. Nine students were beginners, graduating from level one to level two, while the other nine were in more advanced courses, graduating from level nine to level ten. Director Manuel Rodriguez
Continue reading ➞ Eighteen Students Graduate from WNMU ESL Classes
Silver City NM- This week brought on another group of Mexican exchange students to WNMU, this time from the state of Sinaloa. Aside from taking the intensive English course offered by the WNMU Language Institute, the students will also be studying a bit more than learning the language, taking only one week of English classes
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Welcomes Master’s Students from Sinaloa’s Universidad de Occidente
Glendale, AZ- It’s a common saying that opportunity is around every corner. Some opportunities however require more foot work than others as is the case with a new Cell Molecular Biology degree program. The catch is that this degree will be offered by WNMU at Glendale Community College in Arizona. This new program in Glendale
Continue reading ➞ WNMU to start offering classes in Glendale AZ
Deming, NM- Mary Anderson, who teaches dual-credit CNA courses for both Deming Public Schools and Western New Mexico University, has recently been chosen for the title of “Region V Advisor of the Year” for SkillsUSA, beating out nominees from 14 other states. SkillsUSA is an organization designed to educate students hoping for careers in technology
Continue reading ➞ WNMU CNA Instructor Honored with SkillsUSA Award
Silver City, NM- Many gathered on December 11 at the Fine Arts Theater for the Western New Mexico University Fall Commencement Ceremony, hoping to support friends and loved ones who were finally receiving their hard-earned certificates and degrees. The event started off with the singing of the National Anthem by WNMU’s Music Director, Bryant Chaffino,
Deming, NM- Many find themselves with some pretty hectic schedules to manage once they enter college. Others find that they have some enormous obstacles that they must overcome. These things can wear us out and keep us down. Hopefully though, hearing the story of WNMU Freshman Alexandro Rubio and his mother, Flor, will be just
Co-Written by Hannah Gray Deming, NM- Ambassadors for several of the academic schools available at Western were present at the Masters Fair last Wednesday, held at the Deming Campus. It was a friendly and helpful atmosphere, where WNMU students looking to learn about the Masters programs offered were welcomed and accommodated. Mr. Cruz Rodriguez, a
Silver City, NM – During the tailgate prior to the Homecoming game on Saturday October 10, the Student Social Work Association held a booth selling soda, water, fruit bowls, and free face-painting in order to raise funds for their club. Albert Placencio, a WNMU student and President of the Student Social Work Association, told the
Continue reading ➞ Student Social Work Association Raises Money for Extended University