Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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

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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..

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

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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 s 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..

02 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Aspires to Be a Counselor that Advocates for Marginalized Groups

"I decided to pursue a Master of Arts in Counseling because I am a strong advocate for mental health and believe it is essential for people to be seen, heard and loved," says Brianna Nicole Gilligan.B read more..

Justin Banister with his significant other, Lindsay Bost.

02 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3743

Greyhound Grad in Business World Gives Career Advice to ENMU COB Students in Workshop Series

"I only have positive things to say about my experience at Eastern," says Justin Banister. "I met incredible friends and mentors and loved supporting the University and helping it grow as a President' read more..

23 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation College Student Plans to Use ENMU Education to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist

"As an adult student, I wanted a program that flexible with my overall demanding schedule, yet affordable," says Robert Mady. "Therefore, with ENMU's asynchronous courses, I am able to work a full-tim read more..

Katy Horgan competing in the weight for distance category of the Scottish Highland Games.

23 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Excels in Real Estate Career, Competes at International Level in Scottish Highland Games

Katy Horgan shares, "I didn't choose ENMU. I would say ENMU chose me." Eastern's "topnotch broadcasting center" also drew her in.Katy Horgan, who was an educator for 16 years and is now a real estate ... read more..

Zoe Rodriguez on the first day of her field practicum at CYFD in Clovis, New Mexico.

16 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Participates in Social Work Projects to Prepare for Career in Child Welfare

Zoe Rodriguez shares, "I hope to work as a Child Protective Services worker to ensure the safety and well-being of children by intervening in reported incidents of child abuse and providing a secure e... read more..

Jerry Lisby with his son, Fox, inside the restaurant space.

16 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Plans to Open Unique Restaurant in Texas with Plenty of Green Chile

Jerry Lisby and his wife, Tamara, are in the process of opening Awesome Times, a fast-casual restaurant in Denton, Texas, with boasts a memorable tagline: "Less haters. More taters."Greyhound Grad Jer... read more..

14 Feb

General

John Houser

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ENMU Welcomes Wade Bowen to Greyhound Arena April 30, 2022

Eastern New Mexico University is proud to present Wade Bowen at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena on April 30, 2022, at 7 p.m., sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank.The Hamilton's PORTALES, NM – Febr... read more..