Western New Mexico University Announces Update to Presidential Finalist Pool
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announced today that Cameron Braxton Wesson, Ph.D., has withdrawn from consideration for the position of 16th President. The presidential search process will proceed with the remaining four distinguished finalists. The schedule for the upcoming campus visitations and community engagement sessions remains unchanged for the other candidates. The four finalists and […]
WNMU Leaders Meet with Lawmakers in Santa Fe
This week, ahead of an upcoming special legislative session, a delegation from Western New Mexico University traveled to the state capitol. Board of Regents Chairman Steve Neville, Secretary/Treasurer J. Dean Reed and university Interim President Dr. Christopher Maples met with elected officials to address critical topics, including reductions in federal higher education funding, workforce development […]
Graduate student earns fellowship to bolster local news in New Mexico
Western New Mexico University graduate student Regina Barnett (BS ’23) has been selected for a prestigious New Mexico Local News Fund [NMLN] Fellowship. The fellowship provides Barnett with a salaried position at Soccoro’s El Defensor Chieftain newspaper while she continues her coursework toward a graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The NMLN Fund is a nonprofit […]
Campus Listening Sessions Kick Off Presidential Search
Western New Mexico University has launched a comprehensive nationwide search for its next president, partnering with executive search firm Anthem Academics to lead the process. Representatives from Anthem spent several days on the WNMU Silver City campus conducting interviews, engaging in listening sessions and immersing themselves in the university’s culture. Over two evenings, university faculty, […]
Board of Regents Move Forward with Presidential Search, Address December 2024 Actions
The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents held its regular meeting Thursday, July 31, 2025, in person at the J. Cloyd Miller Library on the WNMU Silver City campus. Present were Regents Steven Neville, John V. Wertheim, J. Dean Reed, and Keana Huerta. In his first official report to the board, Interim President […]
