Western New Mexico University president quits after audit of funds

SILVER CITY, New Mexico: Joseph Shepard, president of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), resigned following an audit that uncovered improper use of public funds.

The resignation is part of a deal that secures Shepard a new teaching position and a $1.9 million payment.

The resignation comes after a New Mexico state auditor's investigation revealed that Shepard and other top university officials had fai