WNMU Launches Minor in Communications

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Silver City, NM- During the fall of 2015, a communication minor was brought to Western New Mexico University. Professor Benjamin Cline, who is currently teaching Public Speaking and Group Communications, was dedicated to bring a communication minor to the University, but saw many obstacles in his path. With a Doctorate of Philosophy in Communication, Cline

WNMU Offers Summer Program Focusing on STEM to Current and Future Teachers

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Silver City, NM- Do you have a strong interest in the fields of Science and Math? Are you interested in becoming a teacher? WNMU’s new Robert Noyce Teacher Professional Development Workshop just might be the thing for you. The weeklong program starts this summer, from July 10-16, and gives any practicing High School teachers or

University President and ASWNMU Award WNMU Service Dog Ranger a New Vest

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Silver City, NM- A common sight around campus is Social Work student and ASWNMU Secretary Kaity Ellis and her service dog Ranger. If you notice something new about Ranger, it’s probably the new vest marking him as WNMU’s first official service dog. The deceivingly simply looking vest is only the most visible side of the

Mountaineers Catch Momentum Late to Push Past Mustangs

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Silver City, NM- Western State Colorado University were able to push past the Western New Mexico University basketball team late in the second half to earn the win 64-61 last Saturday night. It came down to another last second possession for the Mustangs (0-8), but could not convert and are still in search for their

Points Off Turnovers Lifts WNMU Lady Basketball

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Silver City, NM- Points off turnovers was the key for the Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon. They took on Western State Colorado University (3-2) and was outgained by the Mustangs 20-9 in points off turnovers which helped them with the win 62-55. With the Mustangs (4-4) down 5-4 in the first

WNMU Celebrates Fall Commencement

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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,

Student Spotlight: Sarita Reyes

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Silver City, NM- Sarita Reyes is almost through with her WNMU adventure, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice next May, but she’s left quite a trail of accomplishments behind her. The sister of WNMU alumni Alfredo Reyes and former ASWNMU President Edna Reyes, Sarita began her schooling in fall of 2012, determined to

WNMU Basketball Goes Down in Final Seconds

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The Western New Mexico University Basketball were in grasp of capturing their first win of the season when they took on Benedictine-Mesa Redhawks Tuesday night for the second time this season. Unfortunately for WNMU, the game came down to the final seconds and Benedictine was able to score in the final seconds of the game

Check Out The WNMU Bookstore

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One thing students may take for granted is the campus bookstore. There when you need it, out of mind when you don’t.  But bookstore employees are getting ready for the end of the semester, and are offering a number of deals for students. “The buyback program is all semester, but the biggest time is the