Nestled in the shadows of the Gila National Forest, Western New Mexico University is New Mexico's only Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university and one of the nation's original Hispanic-Serving Institutions. WNMU offers a distinct educational experience designed for everyone from recent high school graduates to working adults ready to launch, advance or reinvent their careers. At WNMU, opportunity meets aspiration for all who dare to dream.
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Our graduates gain the knowledge, values, and skills to practice social work in a variety of settings with people young and old. From counseling to case management and advocacy to intervention, our graduates find fulfillment in applying their skills to improve the lives of the people they serve.
With the goal of building communities by being culturally responsive, the College of Education is focused on preparing educators, leaders, counselors, and rehabilitation/health professionals through igniting and nurturing a spirit of learning.
Nurses consistently are ranked among the most trusted professionals. These standards continue at the WNMU School of Nursing where students have the opportunity to learn from highly qualified nursing faculty in a caring and engaging environment.
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