Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met for their annual first meeting of the new calendar year in Santa Fe on Thursday, January 29. The January meeting occurs each year in the capital city to coincide with the activities of the state legislature and to allow board members to hear updates on higher
Continue reading ➞ Regents Meet In Santa Fe And Approve Audit, Honorary Degree
Deming,NM – the Deming Branch of Western New Mexico University welcomes a new science professor this year. Dr. Paula Gentry is now teaching Chemistry, Biology and Anatomy & Physiology courses, full-time at the WNMU Deming Branch. Dr. Gentry graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1996 with a PhD in Animal Science and spent time
PUEBLO, Colo. – It was a crucial road game and the Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team responded in a big way Saturday night. Needing a win to move back into the top-eight of the conference standings, the Lady Mustangs won the battle of the top two defensive teams in the conference besting Colorado
Continue reading ➞ Lady Mustangs Secure Big Road Win at CSU-Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team opened with an 8-0 lead Saturday night before Colorado State University-Pueblo responded to claim the 97-67 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference victory. Gavin Wood (Florence, AZ/Florence ) opened the scoring 36 seconds in. Brandon Tanter (Long Beach, CA/Los Angeles Prep) added a jumper on the
Continue reading ➞ Scott and Castrillo Combine for 30 Points at ThunderWolves
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Despite season-highs in points, field goals made, three-pointers made and overall shooting percentage, the Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team couldn’t quite upset No. 9/12 UC-Colorado Springs as the Mountain Lions held on for the 103-91 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference victory Friday night. It was a banner offensive game for
Continue reading ➞ Men’s Basketball Scores Season-High 91 Points at No.9 Mountain Lions
The 2015 Southwest New Mexico Leadership Class had its initial meeting in January on WNMU’s Silver City campus. Those selected for the program come from the financial section, health care, education, county, city, town, and regional government units, the Forest Service, and non-profit organizations in Luna and Grant County. Those participating in the program this
Continue reading ➞ Leadership Class Meets, Plans Community Events
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Western New Mexico University tennis teams were picked to finish in the same spot as they finished last year as the men are the favorites to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title again, while the women are picked to finish second. The men tallied four first place votes and
Continue reading ➞ Men’s Tennis First, Women Second in RMAC Preseason Poll
Western New Mexico University is commemorating Black History Month with several events celebrating the history and culture of Black America during the month of February. The events include a black history film series in Light Hall Theater. The movies are free to WNMU students, $2 for adults and $1 for non-WNMU students. Concession items will
Continue reading ➞ Events To Commemorate Black History Month
Dear Readers, reader? Just kidding I know there are thousands of you reading this right now… so welcome! If you are reading this, that means you were able to visit the new website for The Mustang! The Mustang is going to be your new resource to find out what is going on at Western New
Silver City, NM – Ever heard the term citizen scientist? Professor Emeritus Sharman Apt Russell wrote a book on the subject, and it has landed on the list of Best Nature Books of 2014. Diary Of A Citizen Scientist: Chasing Tiger Beetles and Other New Ways of Engaging the World was released in 2014. It
Continue reading ➞ Professor Emeritus Earns Nature Book Recognition
