University president accused of wasting public money paid $2 …
Dec 31, 2024 · It will be a happy new year for Joseph Shepard, the outgoing president of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), who is scheduled to receive a $1.9 million lump-sum payment on January 15 as part...
New Mexico Attorney General files suit against Joseph Shepard and WNMU ...
Jan 9, 2025 · New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking outgoing Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard and all five members of the Board of Regents to court over a $1.9 million buyout payment they awarded to Shepard, who state investigators say has routinely engaged in “wasteful” and “improper” spending of taxpayer dollars.
Western New Mexico University president resigns after audit citing ...
Dec 21, 2024 · Western New Mexico University's president has agreed to resign. Joseph Shepard’s resignation Friday comes after a state audit found evidence of wasteful spending by top WNMU officials and regents that didn’t comply with university rules.
WNMU president gets $1.9 million buyout and faculty job
Dec 20, 2024 · Joseph Shepard resigned as president of Western New Mexico University in return for a lump-sum payment of $1.909 million. Western’s five-member board of regents voted unanimously to approve...
After a year of scrutiny, Joseph Shepard to resign as WNMU …
Dec 20, 2024 · Joseph Shepard is out as president of Western New Mexico University after more than 13 years on the job. The university Board of Regents unanimously voted to terminate his contract on Friday, although both sides said the decision was mutual.
After a year of scrutiny, Joseph Shepard to resign as WNMU …
Jan 3, 2025 · Joseph Shepard is out as president of Western New Mexico University after more than 13 years on the job. The university Board of Regents unanimously voted to terminate his contract on Friday,...
BREAKING: WNMU’s Shepard to resign - Silvercity Daily Press
Dec 20, 2024 · Saying it’s the right thing to do for the university, Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard announced his resignation Friday morning, effective Jan. 15. The university’s Board of Regents approved a termination of his contract as president, replacing it with one that appoints Shepard to the faculty.
University president accused of wasting public money paid $2 …
Jan 1, 2025 · It will be a happy new year for Joseph Shepard, the outgoing president of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), who is scheduled to receive a $1.9 million lump-sum payment on January 15 as part of a severance package after resigning amid allegations of “wasteful” and “improper” spending.
State AG to investigate Shepard’s WNMU exit
Dec 24, 2024 · In a Nov. 19 letter of concern, State Auditor Joseph Maestas outlined an investigation by his office that found 402 instances of domestic and international travel and 91 purchases to be noncompliant with university policies.
WNMU President Shepard to step down | | rdrnews.com
Dec 24, 2024 · SILVER CITY — Saying it was the right thing to do for the institution, Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard announced his resignation on Friday morning, Dec. 20, effective Jan. 15. The university’s Board of Regents approved termination of his contract as president, replacing it with one that appoints Shepard to the faculty.