Western New Mexico University hires new president after national search

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Regents at Western New Mexico University unanimously hired a new president Tuesday morning, more than a year after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cleaned house and appointed five new regents to oversee the Silver City university.

At the meeting, regents struck an optimistic tone for the future as they signed a deal with Western Oregon University’s Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Jose Coll.

“I’m deeply honored and thrilled,” Coll told the regents. “As we make …

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