SILVER CITY, N.M. - Western New Mexico University Athletics, would like to announce the hiring of Dorian Carrasco as the department's Assistant Athletic Director of Student Achievement.
"We are very fortunate to have Dorian join our staff," said Executive Athletic Director Scott Noble. "Having been a Mustang student-athlete and excellent student, he understands the standard and the expectations we have for the academic side of our department. His experience working in our admissions/advising department prior to coming over to us will serve him well and will be able to hit the ground running!"
Carrasco, a native Texan, has a background in collegiate Athletics & Academics. He joins the WNMU team full time after being the Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's & Women's Cross country the past 3 years and both Men's & Women's Track/Field for 1 season.
"It's been a privilege to work with the entire WNMU Athletics staff over the past 3 years as a Graduate Assistant" Carrasco said. "Previously working with the staff has enabled me to make a seamless transition to fulltime member of the team, and I look forward to getting to know everyone further and continuing to develop the relationships that I have made over the years."
Carrasco' looks to impact the athletics department with his knowledge in advising and the WNMU campus resource knowledge, where he hopes to create great relationships with the athletes, coaches, faculty, and with the people of Silver City.
"I am honored to be a part of an athletic department who values the importance of making change for better and bringing a refreshing look to WNMU Athletics" Carrasco acknowledges. "My hope is to enhance the ability of each sports academic history and provide a more efficient access for our student-athletes to track their academic progress at WNMU. Lastly, to ensure they have the best experience a student-athlete allows."
This announcement is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMUAthletics!
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Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram).
