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            • Western New Mexico University

            • University's History

              • Established on February 11, 1893
              • We've had four names: Normal School, New Mexico State Teacher's College, New Mexico Western College, Western New Mexico University (1963)
              • Five buildings are registered as cultural properties: Fleming Hall, Graham Gymnasium, Hunter Hall, Light Hall, Ritch Hall
              • Longest tradition: the Great Race, established in 1967
              • We've had 15 Presidents. Dr. Joseph Shepard was inaugurated in 2011.

            • Demographics

              • More than 3,700 students attend our five campuses and online
              • 50% of our undergrads are Hispanic and we are designated as an Hispanic Serving Institution
              • Classes on average are about 18 students in size
              • 500 degrees are awarded each year
              • 18 countries are represented in our student body
              • Our mascot is Rawhide. Our colors are Royal Purple and Golden Yellow.
            • Western New Mexico University campus

            • Distinguishing Factors

              • More than 70 fields of study are offered from accounting to zoology.
              • Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Professional Standards Commission of the State of New Mexico, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
              • We offer fully online master and bachelor degrees.
              • The world's largest permanent collection of Mimbres pottery is found in our University Museum.

            • Life on Campus

              • Our main campus is spread across 83 acres on a hill.
              • We have hills, sunny skies and awesome views.
              • Historic traditions like the Great Race and Painting of the W are celebrated each year.
              • Mustangs compete in RMAC Division II with teams in softball, volleyball, football and men's and women's basketball, golf, cross country and tennis.

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