Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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

General

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

3331

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..

Mrs. Michelle (Lacko) Isherwood with her husband, Kurt, at the former storefront of their business.

06 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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From Teacher to Jeweler: The Exciting Adventures of a 1991 ENMU Grad

"ENMU prepared me well for my teaching career," says Mrs. Michelle (Lacko) Isherwood. "Teaching prepared me for owning a business."Mrs. Michelle (Lacko) Isherwood has led a multifaceted, interesting c read more..

06 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Music Student Hopes to Open Fine Arts Camp for Families with Children with Special Needs

"A lot of children with special needs are not given the opportunity for a creative outlet in public schools, so making it accessible for them for even just a week may bring some joy to the children an read more..

Student members of the ENMU Forensic Science Society

06 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

2813

ENMU Forensic Science Society Visits the Houston Forensic Science Center

"The insider knowledge and stories we learned, I think, definitely will help us to figure out where we want to go," says Chantel Nelson, ENMU FSS historian.Student members of the Eastern New Mexico Un read more..

04 Apr

General

Adam

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ENMU to Host 45th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship

Eastern New Mexico University is proud to present the 45th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship April 7-9, 2022. PORTALES, NM – March 30, 2022 – Eastern New Mexico University is proud to present the ... read more..

30 Mar

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Administrative Assistant for Academic Services Gives Presentation on Native American Matriarchies During Women's History Month

Josephine Rice's presentation focused on the matriarchal aspects of Iroquois and Mohawk societies and how they affect American government, politics and culture.Josephine Moussette Rice, a student and ... read more..

30 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Editor-in-Chief of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy

"I am incredibly appreciative of the people I was able to get to know at ENMU—all of whom had an important impact on my professional life," says Joseph Gergel.Greyhound Grad Joseph Gergel is making an read more..

25 Mar

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents Announces National Search for Chancellor of the ENMU System

At the ENMU Board of Regents Meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022 the ENMU Board of Regents announced a national search will be conducted for the next Chancellor of the ENMU System.PORTALES, NM – March 2... read more..

25 Mar

General

Adam

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ENMU Solar Farm Plans Moving Forward

Eastern New Mexico University took a few more steps toward having a solar energy facility on campus, as the Board of Regents approved a proposal in February that is expected to save the University app... read more..

25 Mar

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Singers Headed to NYC's Carnegie Hall

ENMU's Chamber Singers will be featured in Manhattan Concert Production's Vivaldi's Gloria & Songs of Struggle and Reconciliation at New York City's Carnegie Hall, Monday, March 28, 2022, at 8 p.m... read more..

23 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Graduating ENMU Social Studies Student Hopes to Share Love of History as High School Teacher

Gabriella Armenta has enjoyed the small class sizes at ENMU in comparison to other universities. She explains, "It makes it easier to participate in class and allows for more one-on-one conversations ... read more..

23 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Working for eCommerce Company Offers ENMU Students Career Guidance

"I took advantage of every career advancement opportunity I had at Eastern," says Lindsay Bost.Greyhound Grad Lindsay Bost found the perfect match for her thriving business career by joining the simil read more..

18 Mar

General

Wayne Allen

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A Letter from the New Mexico Council of University Presidents Regarding the Tragic Loss of Lives Experienced by the University of the Southwest's Golf Teams

The New Mexico Council of University Presidents and its members are heartbroken to learn that six members of the University of the Southwest's golf teams and their coach were among the lives lost in a... read more..

Ellis Blackstone hiking in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

16 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Anthropology Major from Ohio Loves Her Move to New Mexico

Ellis Blackstone chose to attend ENMU because she "wanted something brand new. For one thing, I had never been to the southwestern part of the United States, and college gave me the opportunity to att... read more..

ENMU students visit local schools to deliver cookie boxes and cards.

16 Mar

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhounds Give Back: ENMU Culinary Arts Program and Educators Rising Student Chapter Partner to Gift Cookie Boxes and Cards to Local Schools

"The inspiration for this project was to get a chance to give back to the community, specifically the teachers of Portales," says Olivia Daniels, president of the ENMU Educators Rising Student Chapter read more..

Kelsey Decker and her horse Dulcie during the Los Alamos County Rodeo.

09 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Biology Student Gets Hands-On Experience in Athletic Training at ENMU

Kelsey Decker is making her dream of becoming an athletic trainer a reality at Eastern New Mexico University.Kelsey with her aunt and uncle in Bryan, Texas, for a Ranch Horse Show. She was a part of t... read more..

09 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation ENMU EET Greyhound Grad Works on Cutting-Edge Technology at Sandia National Laboratories

Roberto Jimenez says, "I think I speak for many past graduates when I say that ENMU has an excellent EET Program due to Dr. Hamid Allamehzadeh's passion for teaching and desire to see students succeed... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Gold designation.

08 Mar

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Earns 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Gold Designation

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Gold designation.Portales, NM - March 8, 2022—Eastern New Mexico University announced today tha... read more..