Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University is a public university based in Silver City, New Mexico. Founded in 1893 as a territorial teacher-training school, it adopted its current name in 1963. Its academic programs span the liberal arts, sciences, business, education and health professions, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees available through campus and online study. The federally designated Hispanic-serving institution maintains its main campus in Silver City and operates the John Arthur and Janette Smith Educational Center near Deming, where nursing and health sciences are among its offerings. A Board of Regents governs the university.