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The University Foundation is an independent non-profit organization established in 1982 to support WNMU. It was first launched by community members and alumni who wanted to provide support to students. The University Foundation manages the administration, distribution, and management of private contributions, gifts and donations to meet the needs and to benefit WNMU students, faculty,
Continue reading ➞ University Foundation provides scholarships and other student support
WNMU Cheer is an independent, nonprofit organization. Sarita Reyes is head coach and Victoria Arganda is the assistant coach. The team consists of eight girls including captain Alycia Jacquez. The WNMU Cheer coaches are trying to pursue funding through the university which will help them to provide all team members uniforms and a proper opportunity
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Cheer connects with community, brings school spirit
On Monday, January 20, WNMU students, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. This celebration took place in the Light Hall Theater. Dr. Isaac Brundage, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, opened and welcomed everyone to the annual ceremony. Pastor Earseye Ross said a prayer to commence the
Continue reading ➞ WNMU hosts annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
On Tuesday, December 10, the WNMU Mailroom and the Child Development Center (CDC) hosted their first “Letters to Santa” event. The mailroom allowed the CDC children, staff, and families to come in and mail their letters to the North Pole. The mailroom staff stamped their letters and the children inserted them into the mailbox directly to
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Mailroom welcomed the Child Development Center to have “Letters to Santa”
On Friday, December 6, WNMU hosted the first annual Jingle and Mingle at Light Hall Patio. This event was a celebration in honor of the festive season. Students, families, staff, and friends all united to spend a jolly time. Decorated Christmas trees luminated the Light Hall Patio. There was live music for all who attended.
Continue reading ➞ Jingle and Mingle: A Christmas Celebration
On Tuesday, December 4, WNMU hosted the 15th Annual WNMU Academic Student Research Symposium and Career Fair, in the Intramural Gym. Students exhibited and presented their work that was connected to research, public service, or technology. There were local and regional employers to give students opportunities for future employment. The featured speakers of this year’s
Continue reading ➞ Students showcase work at 15th Annual Research Symposium
Zachary Tecca, a Lordsburg, New Mexico resident, will be graduating on December 13 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Botany and Zoology degree. Tecca started in college pursuing a degree in Theater. During his high school years, Tecca would participate in the State Theater Competition in Farmington, New Mexico. Tecca dropped theater after working for
The University Foundation and students from Public Speaking Communications course are participating in the annual Giving Tuesday event, hoping to raise funds for good causes. Students of Dr. Benji Cline’s communications course are partnering with Guadalupe Montessori School to raise awareness and to receive more donations for the Silver City-based school. They will have a
Continue reading ➞ Foundation, Public Speaking class to participate in Giving Tuesday
Adrianna Odogui is graduating this December with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is originally from Wickenburg, AZ and came to WNMU as a transfer student from a community college. She chose Western New Mexico University because she loved the artsy and unique town of Silver City. Odogui appreciates the ability that WNMU
Continue reading ➞ Future pediatric oncologist ready to help the world
Delta Mu Delta (DMD) is an international honor society of business administration, founded in 1913. The Delta MU Delta brochure states, “DMD stands for the Greek phrase Dia Matheseos Dynamis, or Through Knowledge, Power. Our goal is to support people who can manage creativity for social and economic good using the power created by what
