Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

An aerial photo of the ENMU administration building

12 Dec

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Shaun Banther

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ENMU Board of Regents Approves Zero Percent Tuition and Fees Rate Increase for 26-27 Academic Year

Eastern New Mexico University continues its commitment to affordability with a unanimous vote by the Board of Regents to maintain current tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year. This decision ... read more..

Board of Regents President Ruiz presenting a degree to a student at the past commencement ceremony.

04 Dec

General

Shaun Banther

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Momentum Grows at ENMU: Enrollment Trending Up for Spring 2025 as University Prepares for Fall 2025 Commencement

Eastern New Mexico University continues to build momentum, announcing a graduating class of 481 students for the fall of 2025 alongside a nine percent upward trend in enrollment for the upcoming sprin... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University Set to Launch "1ROO for ENMU", Invites Community to "Answer the Call"

12 Nov

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Shaun Banther

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Eastern New Mexico University Set to Launch "1ROO for ENMU", Invites Community to "Answer the Call"

Eastern New Mexico University is set to transform its approach to annual giving with the launch of “1ROO for ENMU” on November 20, 2025. This new university-wide program, inspired by the distinctive G... read more..

Three Sisters, Three Destinies: “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” Lands at ENMU University Theatre Center

05 Nov

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Shaun Banther

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Three Sisters, Three Destinies: “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” Lands at ENMU University Theatre Center

Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing," opening November 13. This captivating and "beautifull... read more..

04 Nov

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Shaun Banther

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ENMU Announces Upcoming “1ROO" Annual Giving Program Launch on November 20, 2025

Inspired by the Greyhound's call to its pack, ENMU is launching "1ROO for ENMU" on November 20, 2025. The new university-wide giving program asks supporters to "answer the call" to support academics, ... read more..

30 Oct

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Golden Library Archives and Special Collections Loans Items to be Displayed in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in California

The Golden Library Archives and Special Collections at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) have loaned items from the Leigh Brackett Collection to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in California ... read more..

E N M U Homecoming - Greyhounds in Paradise

15 Oct

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Web Assistant

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Eastern New Mexico University recognizes its 2025 Alumni Homecoming Honorees and Educator Hall of Honor Inductee at the 49th Annual ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast

Eastern New Mexico University will recognize its 2025 Alumni Homecoming Honorees and 2025 Educator Hall of Honor inductee at the 49th Annual ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 25, ... read more..

07 Oct

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University and Rio Bravo Brewing Unleash "Rooing Hound Brew"

Eastern New Mexico University has partnered with New Mexico-based Rio Bravo Brewing Co. to launch a new, officially licensed beer: Rooing Hound Brew. PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico University ... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2026

26 Sep

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2026

Eastern New Mexico University earned status as a U.S. News and World Report “Best College” in the recently published 2026 Best College Rankings. Portales, NM–Sept. 24, 2025– Eastern New Mex... read more..

12 Sep

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Web Assistant

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ENMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Hispanic Affairs celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 – with numerous events, speaking engagements, and music programs on ca... read more..

09 Sep

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Tops 6,000 in Student Enrollments for First Time Since 2018

Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data on Friday, Sept. 5; the results showed continued enrollment growth with the University exceeding 6,000 students for the first time since 2018, an... read more..

02 Sep

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Wayne Allen

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Eastern New Mexico University is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2026 Best Colleges Rankings

Nationally, ENMU is ranked in the top 20 percent of universities in nine different categories. For the state of New Mexico, ENMU is ranked either first or second in six different categories. Portal... read more..

01 Sep

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Wayne Allen

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces JP Stone Community Bank Rally on Main and Family Weekend Activities

ENMU announced today the activities for its third-annual JP Stone Community Bank Rally on Main on September 12, and the annual JP Stone Community Bank Family Weekend happening September 12-13. Port... read more..

08 Aug

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Web Assistant

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Move-in Day and Welcome Weekend Activities

Eastern New Mexico University announced today welcome weekend activities, named ENMU Dawg Days, for new and continuing students August 16-18, 2025. Portales, NM – August 6, 2025 – Eastern New Mexic... read more..

05 Aug

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Wayne Allen

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Eastern New Mexico University Kappa Sigma Chapter wins Founders Circle Award as one of North America’s Top Kappa Sigma Fraternity Chapters

The Founders' Circle Award is the benchmark award in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, recognizing outstanding chapter management, achievement, and program development in all areas of operation. ENMU's chap... read more..

One Portales Music, Beer, Wine, and Peanut Festival with Mark Chesnutt

28 Jul

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, and Roosevelt County Announce One Portales – Music, Beer, Wine and Peanut Festival Featuring Honky-Tonk Legend Mark Chesnutt

Eastern New Mexico University, the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, and Roosevelt County are proud to announce the new One Portales – Music, Beer, Wine and Peanut Festival, brought to you by J.P.... read more..

ENMU theatre students at new works festival

18 Jul

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Announces 2025-26 Season Tickets

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking announced today their season ticket prices for their 2025-26 theatre performances. Portales, NM – July 18, 2025 – The ... read more..

17 Jul

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Web Assistant

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Eastern New Mexico University Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, Named to the New Mexico Music Educators Association Hall of Fame

The New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) announced that ENMU Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Dustin Seifert, has been named to the NMMEA Hall of Fame class of 2026. Po... read more..

Students at the Golden Student Success Center

16 Jul

Academic Highlights

Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Social Work Program Secures Nearly $2 Million Grant to Boost Rural Behavioral Health

Eastern New Mexico University's Social Work program has received nearly $2 million in federal grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). July 16, 2025 – Portales, N... read more..

27 May

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Wayne Allen

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ENMU Receives Largest Gift in University History for Creation of Eastern New Mexico Learning Academy and Endowed Chair

Two anonymous donors have made a commitment to make the largest gift in Eastern New Mexico University's history to endow a new Eastern New Mexico Learning Academy and create an Endowed Chair for Liter... read more..

21 May

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Web Assistant

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Eastern New Mexico University Provides Summer Educational and Athletics Camps and Programs for the Community

Eastern New Mexico University is hosting educational and athletic summer camps and programs on the University campus in Portales, New Mexico Portales, NM – May 20, 2025– Eastern New Mexico Universi... read more..

08 May

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Wayne Allen

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Graduating Class of 746 for Spring 2025 Commencement

ENMU welcomes graduates and their families to Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena at the Portales campus on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. to celebrate their academic achievements as part of the one hundre... read more..

30 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Welcomes Alumnus and Olympic Medal Winner Michael Boit as Commencement Speaker

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that the guest speaker for the spring 2025 commencement will be Michael Boit, Olympic medal winner, and 1976 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. ... read more..

29 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University System to Host "One Eastern Day" Celebration on the ENMU-Roswell Campus

The Eastern New Mexico University system is set to host its first-ever "One Eastern Day" celebration, sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank, on Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. on the ENMU-Roswell Cam... read more..

23 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Presents New Mexico New Works Festival

Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present the 2025 New Mexico New Works Festival April 24-27 at the University Theatre Center on the ENMU Campus. ... read more..

23 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Earns High National Rankings from OnlineU.com

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 25 awards during the 2025 award cycle by OnlineU.com. Portales, NM – April 22, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 2... read more..

Runnels Gallery K Through ENMU Exhibition

22 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Runnels Gallery Presents Annual "K through ENMU" Juried Art Exhibition

The Eastern New Mexico University Runnels Gallery is proud to present the 2025 K through ENMU Juried Art Exhibition, from March 31 through April 26 in the Golden Student Success Center (GSSC). This an... read more..

18 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University to Unveil New Mural Designed by ENMU Alumnus Jacob Lee

Eastern New Mexico University will unveil a new mural titled "Answering the Call" designed by ENMU Alumnus Jacob Lee on Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in the College of Business parking lot by the new E... read more..

Student Academic Services Groundbreaking

17 Apr

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Adam

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The Eastern New Mexico University System Receives $22.6 Million in Capital Outlay Funding from the New Mexico State Legislature

The Eastern New Mexico University system announced today that it received $22.6 million in capital outlay funding from the New Mexico State Legislature for the 25-26 fiscal year. ENMU-Portales receive... read more..

02 Apr

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Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University to Host 48th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship

Eastern New Mexico University proudly presents the 48th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship on April 10-12, 2025 Portales, NM – April 2, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University proudly presents the 48t... read more..