Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

ENMU Enchanted Pistachio and ENMU Greyhound Crunch Caramel Pistachio Popcorn

04 Aug

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University and Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines Partner to Create the ENMU Enchanted Pistachio and ENMU Greyhound Crunch Caramel Pistachio Popcorn

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based, Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines announced today the creation of the ENMU Enchanted Pistachio, a garlic and green chile pistachio and the ... read more..

04 Aug

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Launch of Brand Store on Amazon.com

Eastern New Mexico University, through their partnership with the Collegiate Licensing Company, announced today the creation of their brand store on Amazon.com through Amazon vendor Trevco. PORTALE... read more..

The top five Miss New Mexico USA contestants. Photo credit: Hawk and Hero Photography

15 Jul

Success Spotlight

Adam

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Miss New Mexico and Beyond: ENMU Student Dreams of Opening Her Own Therapy Clinic

Suzanne is passionate about helping others. Her pageant platform is "advocating for disability rights and disability awareness." Suzanne wanted a career where she could help people. Suzanne Perez w... read more..

14 Jul

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University, Snugglecubs Cookies Collaborate to Create the ENMU Victory, a Spicy Date with Pecan Cookie

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based Snugglecubs Cookies, announced today the creation of the ENMU Victory, a spicy date with pecan cookie. PORTALES, NM – July, 12, 2022 – Eastern New... read more..

24 Jun

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Wins 2022 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Eastern New Mexico University Wins 2022 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education–CASE's awards celebrate outstanding achievements in educational advancement... read more..

15 Jun

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Wayne Allen

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New Slogan Ties to ENMU's Mission of Student Success

Eastern New Mexico University is going back to the roots of its mission with a new slogan. "Student Success! That's What We're About!" Portales, NM-June 14, 2022- Eastern New Mexico University is g... read more..

08 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Early Childhood Education Major Fell in Love with Teaching Thanks to Coursework at ENMU

"I chose this field of study because there is a great need for educators in our state and around our nation," says Addyson Aragon. Addyson Aragon is majoring in early childhood education with PreK- read more..

03 Jun

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University offers tuition-free college education through the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.

This spring the state of New Mexico approved the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act that permanently establishes the Opportunity Scholarship as the most accessible tuition-free scholarship program... read more..

02 Jun

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John Houser

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ENMU Alumna Funds $1 Million Grant

A donation of $1 million from ENMU alumna Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, of Dublin, Ohio, is helping Eastern New Mexico University launch a new coteaching project with the Portales Municipal School District. ... read more..

02 Jun

General

John Houser

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ENMU Dedicates Casa del Sol Event Facility

Thanks to a generous donation from ENMU Alumna Dr. Gay Su Pinnell (BA 66) of Dublin, Ohio, Eastern New Mexico University officially dedicated the new Casa Del Sol event facility on Friday, May 20, 202... read more..

Kayleigh at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Conference with her fellow Associated Students Activities Board (ASAB) coordinators, Erick, Andrew and Ayeisha.

01 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU History Student Loves the ENMU Community

Kayleigh Tolley enjoys spending time in the Campus Union because "there is always something going on and there is good energy in the building." Kayleigh Tolley is majoring in history at Eastern New... read more..

25 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Prepares for Wildlife Adventures and Saving the Environment as a Future Conservation Officer

"Being able to have a career of conserving and protecting the environment has always been a dream to me and will soon be happening," says Marisa Armijo. Marisa Armijo, a criminal justice major with read more..

24 May

Success Spotlight

Wayne Allen

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Lifelong Greyhound Jae Jimenez Garners Success with the Opportunity Scholarship

Jaelyn Jimenez, Jae for short, will be attending Eastern New Mexico University starting in the fall 2022 semester after graduating from Portales High School this month. Jaelyn Jimenez, Jae for sh... read more..

Silvia Miranda watching the virtual Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) ceremony with her husband, daughters and parents.

18 May

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Greyhound Grad Wins Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Silvia Miranda was named the winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest honor for teachers of science, technology, engineering a... read more..

Isaiah Spitty fighting the Little Bear Fire in 2012.

18 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation ENMU BAAS Student Plans to Use Degree to Further His 13-Year Career in Fire and Emergency Management

Isaiah Spitty aspires to become a fire chief or emergency manager; he has been in the fire and emergency services field for over 13 years. Isaiah with his wife, Melony. Isaiah Spitty is pursuing ... read more..

Joe D. Ford in his 1947 letterman jacket.

11 May

Alumni Success

Adam

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Green and Silver Memories: The Son of a Greyhound Grad Discusses His Father's Eastern Experience

Dan Ford shares details on his father's ENMU adventures. Joe D. Ford, my dad, graduated from ENMU in 1950. He is now 94 years old. He grew up in Hagerman, New Mexico, graduating from Hagerman High ... read more..

11 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Aims to Bring Attention to STEM Fields in Education Career

Rubeli Alvarez is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Secondary Science Licensure and a minor in history to help him achieve his dream of becoming a nationally recognized educator and provi... read more..

Central States Communication Association Conference

11 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student and Communication Professors Collaborate on Research

Chukwudalu "Dalu" Okoli, a communication graduate student, worked with Dr. Josh Bramlett and Dr. Darrell Roe, assistant professors of communication, on research that led to a conference presentation b... read more..

04 May

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Staff Duo Plan to Tie the Knot

Wedding bells are in the air for two Greyhound Grad staff members! Wedding bells are in the air for two Greyhound Grad staff members! Sara Nino, who received a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dai... read more..

04 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU MSN Student's Literature Review on COVID-19 Wellness Published in the Journal of Clinical Cases and Reports

Molly Covington, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a nurse educator emphasis, is currently working with Dr. Kristin Kuhlmann, director of the ENMU Nursing Program, on COVID-19-... read more..

04 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graphic Design Student Plans to Use Degree to Lead Creative Career

The thing Nicole Lohkamp enjoys most about being a Greyhound is "the fact you can build a strong mentor-student relationship with professors here. I feel like it would be more difficult to accomplish ... read more..

Alexis Autumn Romero, right, with her Chi Omega sisters.

29 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Digital Filmmaking Student Wants to Showcase New Mexico in Film Career

"I plan to stay in New Mexico where I can capture the authenticity and rich culture that Northern New Mexico has and hopefully get to work on sets that are filming big movies and tv shows," says Alexi read more..

29 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Fighting Cancer by Daylight, Rocking Out by Moonlight: Greyhound Grad Helps Community in Roles as Gynecologic Oncologist and Rockstar

Dr. Gizelka David-West is making an impact touring music around the United States and in her new role as a gynecological oncologist for Northwell Health. It isn't every day that you see a band of p... read more..

26 Apr

General

John Houser

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ENMU Announces Search Committee for Presidential Search

The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents has approved a committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to assist with the nationwide search for the University's next pre... read more..

20 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Goes Green with Greenhouse Project

Montana Hagler is a teacher of Sustainable Agriculture and Greenhouse Management at Lovington High School in Lovington, New Mexico. Greyhound Grad Montana Hagler is keeping her love of green and si... read more..

20 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Serves as State Ambassador for Educators Rising New Mexico

"Getting to work as a state ambassador has been such a privilege, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that I have been given," says Olivia Daniels. Olivia Daniels is studying elementar read more..

19 Apr

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John Houser

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ENMU System Supports Ruidoso Community

The Eastern New Mexico University System is providing material, financial and moral support to their branch campus located in Ruidoso, New Mexico as firefighters continue to fight the McBride and Noga... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University announced an expansion of the ENMU Reads summer reading support program to 10 libraries in the Midland/Odessa area.

15 Apr

General

John Houser

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ENMU Reads Expands to Texas Libraries

Eastern New Mexico University announced an expansion of the ENMU Reads summer reading support program to 10 libraries in the Midland/Odessa area. This builds on the success of continued partnerships i... read more..

Lourdes and her family enjoying the warm weather in Fort Worth, Texas, at a pumpkin patch.

13 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Enhances Service Member Safety as Systems Staff Engineer for Lockheed Martin

Lourdes Gutierrez finds the most rewarding aspects of her career to be "seeing the direct effects my work does to help the warfighters stay safe and being able to solve any problems that may come up i... read more..

Emilee Gallivan, center, as part of the ENMU Spirit Squad.

13 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Soon-to-be-Greyhound Grad Attending Medical School This Fall Hopes to Reduce Stigma of Mental Illness in Career as Psychiatrist

"Acknowledging how the quality of my own life has been greatly impacted by self-awareness, and the power of therapy, has motivated me to want to help others that have had similar life experiences," sa read more..