Western New Mexico University celebrated fall commencement, with 387 students earning degrees or certificates, December 13, 2024SILVER CITY, NM – This fall, 387 students earned degrees or certificates from Western New Mexico University, and the Mustang community celebrated their achievement through a hybrid commencement ceremony that allowed for the participation of both graduates on campus and those living and attending WNMU at a distance. Of the graduates who received diplomas from WNMU this fall, 213 chose to participate in this year's fall graduation ceremony on December 13, 2024, with 165 walking across the Fine Arts Center Theatre stage and 48 participating over Zoom.
WNMU awarded 79 associate degrees, 114 bachelor's degrees, 107 master's degrees, 58 graduate certificates, 7 undergraduate certificates and 22 fast track certificates.
Additionally, 62 WNMU undergraduates across all programs graduated with honors, including members of the WNMU Honors Program. To achieve the distinction, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.
WNMU President Joseph Shepard, who presided over the ceremony, thanked the families that supported the graduates, and he recognized students who were veterans, parents, first in their generation to attend college, and international students.
During the ceremony, Associated Students of WNMU President Brenda Dominguez gave the address, in which she reflected on her own experiencing coming to WNMU and congratulated the graduates.
