Western New Mexico University has signed an agreement with a university in Mexico on academic exchanges.
The Silver City-based school recently established a memorandum of understanding with Universidad Tecnologica de Parral that focuses on several partnerships.
Under the agreement, future collaborations will include academic exchanges for short-term language courses, English courses for the general public and summer camps.
Welding courses also will be offered to Universidad Tecnologica de Parral with a chance to earn certifications in welding technology.
Universidad Tecnologica de Parralis based in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and was established in 2011.
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