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15 Sep

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ENMU Presents “Other Desert Cities”

by Amy Waltner Eastern New Mexico University's theatre department is presenting "Other Desert Cities" written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Janeice Scarbrough at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 22-Saturda... read more..

ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

15 Sep

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ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

by Rocio Avitia Lara Vaughan is the new Director of the Child Development Center for Eastern New Mexico University. She is also a part-time early childhood education instructor. The Child Developm... read more..

14 Sep

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KENW Broadcasting Football Games Live

by Allan Crawford KENW TV has entered into a new era of live television sports coverage with the broadcast of the first ENMU home football game in the new stadium. The facility has been completely wir... read more..

Son of Greyhound Basketball Player Killed on 9-11 Featured in People Magazine

14 Sep

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Son of Greyhound Basketball Player Killed on 9-11 Featured in People Magazine

By Liz McNeil and Kathy Ehrich Dowd PEOPLE Magazine Ronald Milam Jr., the son of former Greyhound basketball player Ron Milam who was killed in the Pentagon on 9-11, was 9 years old when he chose his ... read more..

14 Sep

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Bond C Yard Signs Available

Voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether ENMU will receive $11 million from G. O. Bond C to complete the renovation of Golden Library, creating the Golden Student Success Center. Bond C Yard Si... read more..

Abandoned Mama Dog and Puppies Saved at Greyhound Arena

14 Sep

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Abandoned Mama Dog and Puppies Saved at Greyhound Arena

by Amy Waltner A dog was recently abandoned at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena and gave birth to puppies. ENMU employees Wendy Turner and Jana Small came to the rescue. "I got a call telling me... read more..

12 Sep

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My Eastern Experience: Eric Robinson

Student from Carlsbad reflects on his time at ENMU.I came to Eastern from Carlsbad, N.M., much like a lot of us here in Portales. I had my doubts simply because I was worried it would be just like hig... read more..

ENMU Chi Omega Pie Event Raises $400 for Make-A-Wish

12 Sep

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ENMU Chi Omega Pie Event Raises $400 for Make-A-Wish

by Patricia Duran Ten faces, 400 whipped cream pies, and a cause worth supporting. ENMU's Chi Omega raised over $400 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at their First Annual Pie a Chi Event on Wednesday, ... read more..

4 Tips for Surviving Eastern's Unpredictable Weather Days

12 Sep

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4 Tips for Surviving Eastern's Unpredictable Weather Days

By Rocio Avitia An ENMU student shares how to prepare for any kind of weather.What is the weather like this week? Are you afraid to go out in a long sleeve shirt because you will be roasting by the en... read more..

Journalist Arrives at ENMU to Teach Communication

07 Sep

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Journalist Arrives at ENMU to Teach Communication

by Emiliana Walker If you walk into the Communication Building at Eastern New Mexico University, there is a good chance you will run into Dr. Jenny Dean, one of two new assistant professors of commun... read more..

Greyhound Football Ready for Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium

07 Sep

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Greyhound Football Ready for Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium

by Adam Pitterman The long wait is nearly over and the Eastern New Mexico University football team will make its home debut in the Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation S... read more..

Meet Gregory Gallagher: Instructor of Music

07 Sep

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Meet Gregory Gallagher: Instructor of Music

by Wendel Sloan "I am often an introvert, but completely unleash when I am on stage performing."--Gregory GallagherQ. When did you begin working at ENMU? August 5th, 2016 Q. What are the main duties o... read more..

07 Sep

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ENMU Enrolls Over 6,000 for First Time

With a 2016 fall enrollment of 6,014, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has recorded the highest enrollment in its 82-year history. Undergraduate student numbers total 4,593 and graduate enrol... read more..

Barbara Baker Joins ENMU Athletic Staff as Marketing and Events Coordinator

07 Sep

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Barbara Baker Joins ENMU Athletic Staff as Marketing and Events Coordinator

By Adam Pitterman Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Greg Waggoner has announced the addition of marketing and events coordinator Barbara Baker to the Greyhound staff. Since 1997, Baker ... read more..

Caduceus Health Society's Impact on Members

06 Sep

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Caduceus Health Society's Impact on Members

by Amy Waltner Caduceus Health Society President Megan Beaudoin and Vice President Miel Johnson are majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine. Beaudoin's goal is to pursue a career as a... read more..

01 Sep

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KRQE-TV Airs Story on Stadium

ENMU Graduate Jared Chester, a sports reporter for KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, flew to Portales on Monday in a helicopter to produce a story on the new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium. (helicopter pho... read more..

ENMU-Ruidoso Professor Keynote Speaker on Tenant Farmer Accused of Horse Theft

01 Sep

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ENMU-Ruidoso Professor Keynote Speaker on Tenant Farmer Accused of Horse Theft

Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, professor of history and humanities at ENMU Ruidoso, served as keynote speaker at a recent unveiling of a Texas Historical Marker. The Karnes County Historical Commission based ... read more..

01 Sep

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Stadium Grand Opening

The new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, Sept. 10. The opponent is Western New Mexico University. The new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium wil... read more..

Instructor Finds Comfort in Predictability of Math

01 Sep

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Instructor Finds Comfort in Predictability of Math

by Amy Waltner Mrs. Kimberly Potters, instructor of mathematics, was in the United States Air Force for six years in avionic electronics. She worked on the LASER Targeting Pod and the RF Navigation Po... read more..

Management Major Manages the Business Student Club

01 Sep

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Management Major Manages the Business Student Club

by Amy Waltner Kylie Katalinich, president of the Business Student Club, chose to pursue a degree in business because it was versatile. "Any successful organization requires business knowledge to exec... read more..

ENMU Professors Author Book on 50 Most Influential Americans

01 Sep

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ENMU Professors Author Book on 50 Most Influential Americans

ENMU Professors Author Book on 50 Most Influential Americans by Wendel SloanTwo professors at Eastern New Mexico University have co-authored a book titled "The Fifty Most Influential Americans: Interv... read more..

30 Aug

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Alumna Became Personal Chef

Tegan Volberding, class of 2014, is living out her dream job of being a personal chef. Tegan Volberding, class of 2014, is living out her dream job of being a personal chef. "When other classmates ... read more..

25 Aug

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Donations for Louisiana Flood Victims

by Patricia Duran After sending out a plea for help across the country, Louisiana Public Broadcasting received donations from colleagues around the country--including staff members at ENMU's KENW-PBS ... read more..

ENMU grad assists with ‘Hell or High Water'

25 Aug

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ENMU grad assists with ‘Hell or High Water'

by Staff Writer Brooke Finch Portales News-Tribune Portales resident and Eastern New Mexico University graduate Brandon Carter, 23, worked as a location assistant on "Hell or High Water."The film, rel... read more..

24 Aug

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Hawks

This hawk has been hanging out at the ENMU storage buildings behind Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena. (photos by Lee Quick) This hawk has been hanging around the storage buildings b... read more..

Professor from Serbia Researches Threatened Turtles

24 Aug

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Professor from Serbia Researches Threatened Turtles

by Wendel Sloan The work of Dr. Ivana Mali, assistant professor of biology, with the Western River Cooter turtle, a state-threatened species, is featured on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ... read more..

Prof from China Likes Personal Atmosphere at ENMU

24 Aug

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Prof from China Likes Personal Atmosphere at ENMU

by Amy Waltner Dr. Weizhong Tian, assistant professor of statistics, is originally from Heze, China, in the southwestern Shandon province with a population of 1.5 million. He came to the United States... read more..

Golden Library Moves into Bernalillo for Next Two Years

24 Aug

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Golden Library Moves into Bernalillo for Next Two Years

by Patricia Duran After 64 years, ENMU's Golden Library has briefly moved to a new location to await final approval of the remaining $11 million to fund the library's complete renovation. If Bond C pa... read more..

17 Aug

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Meet Jacob Mercer

by Wendel Sloan Q. What is your official title? International Student Officer Q. When did you begin working at ENMU? July 18, 2016 Q. What are the main duties of your job? I act as a D... read more..

Greyhound Athletics Adds Edwards as Director of Media Relations

11 Aug

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Greyhound Athletics Adds Edwards as Director of Media Relations

by Adam Pitterman Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Dr. Greg Waggoner has announced the addition of Will Edwards as the department's new director of media relations. Lone Star Conference... read more..