President’s Updates

This November, New Mexico voters will consider two important ballot initiatives that will support educational opportunity, strengthen communities and expand access to the resources students and residents need to learn, grow and succeed. General Obligation Bond 3 for Higher Education and General Obligation Bond 2 for Libraries invests in the educational infrastructure and resources that… Continue reading Investing in New Mexico’s Future Means Investing in Higher Education

September 10, 2026 KEY OBSERVATIONS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS: COMMUNITY, FACULTY MENTORSHIP & REAL-WORLD IMPACT Reflecting on my first three months as President, my primary observation is that Western New Mexico University possesses an exceptionally strong community. Community—both internally across our campus and externally throughout our region—is the engine that drives us forward. Our… Continue reading President Jose E. Coll Report to the Board of Regents

Dear WNMU Community, As a new academic year begins, I am honored to welcome you to the fall semester and, for the first time, welcome you as president of Western New Mexico University. This July, I officially began serving as the university’s 16th president. Since then, I have spent a fast-paced summer meeting students, faculty,… Continue reading A New Academic Year. A Shared Opportunity.