Western New Mexico University
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| Established | 1893 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Dr. John E. Counts |
| Students | Approx 2,500 |
| Location | Silver City, New Mexico, USA |
| Colors | Purple and Vegas Gold |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Website | www.wnmu.edu |
Western New Mexico University is a university located in Silver City, New Mexico.
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[edit] History
Founded in the Territory of New Mexico on 11 February 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School, the school began to offer classes on 3 September 1894 in a rented Presbyterian church. On 2 June 1893, the nacent board of regents accepted 20 acres of land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by its own John W. Flemming. In November 1896, the school's first permanent building, Old Main, was dedicated and within twenty years enrollment had reached nearly 500 students.
[edit] Academics
Today WNMU has over 70 majors and 1,857 undergraduates. WNMU operates a noncompetitive admissions policy, accepting almost 100% of students who apply.
[edit] Athletics
Athletics teams are nicknamed the Mustangs and compete in several sports such as college football and golf. After several years as an NCAA Division II Independent, the Mustangs will return to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in the fall of 2006.
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| Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
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| Adams State • Chadron State • Colorado Christian‡ • Colorado–Colorado Springs‡ • Colorado Mines • Colorado State–Pueblo‡ • Fort Lewis • Mesa State • Metro State‡ • Nebraska–Kearney • New Mexico Highlands • Regis‡ • San Francisco State† • Western State • Western New Mexico † wrestling-only member • ‡ non-football member |
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