Western New Mexico University will receive $342,998 from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) federal grant program to support the Growing New Mexico's Outdoor Economy through Higher Education Programs project. The three-year project grant aims to expand postsecondary opportunities and support innovative strategies to improve instruction and quality at the institution. Specifically, the University will develop new academic programs and workforce training focused on outdoor recreation and tourism to support economic growth in Silver City, NM and the surrounding region. The project directly addresses FIPSE's goal of providing assistance for institutional reforms and community-focused activities that strengthen postsecondary education.
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