Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lectureship Graphic

10 Mar

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Eastern New Mexico University Hosts 26th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lectureship

The ENMU Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology hosts its 26th annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lectureship at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, in room 110 of the Art and Anthropology Building. ... read more..

04 Mar

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Women’s History Month

Eastern New Mexico University announced today the events planned to celebrate Women’s History Month on the ENMU campus. Portales, NM – March 4, 2025– Eastern New Mexico University announced today t... read more..

04 Mar

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Governor Lujan Grisham Appoints Two to Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has reappointed Lance Pyle and appointed Emily Wilbanks to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents. Portales, NM – March 4, 2025– Governor Michelle Lujan ... read more..

Steve Loy, June Merrick, and Max Merrick

03 Mar

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Eastern New Mexico University to confer honorary degrees on three distinguished leaders at Spring Commencement 2025

Eastern New Mexico University will bestow honorary doctorate degrees upon three distinguished business leaders during commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The candidate's entrepreneurial and commun... read more..

03 Mar

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ENMU Board of Regents Approves Contract Extension for ENMU Chancellor James Johnston

The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approved a contract extension running through January 1, 2030, for ENMU Chancellor James Johnston. Portales, NM – March 3, 2025 – The Eastern New ... read more..

25 Feb

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Elisandro Reza Breaks Barriers: The First Semifinalist in 15 Years and a Vocal Performance Major’s Triumph

Elisandro Reza was granted the opportunity to perform at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), which was hosted at the Sam Houston State University in Huntsville TX, in November 2024... read more..

20 Feb

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Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Presents a Theatre Performance of "She Kills Monsters"

ENMU's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present a theatre performance of "She Kills Monsters" at the University Theatre Center Feb. 27–March 2, 2025. Portales, NM – February... read more..

E N M U Students in the campus union building

11 Feb

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Eastern New Mexico University is Recognized for Student Experience by 2025 Wall Street Journal Rankings

Offering an unmatched student experience and an education of value, Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the nation's best colleges for 2025. ENMU ran... read more..

10 Feb

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Eastern New Mexico University to Host the Third Annual Rio Grande Physiological Society

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they will host the third annual Rio Grande Physiological Society Meeting March 28-29 on the ENMU campus in Portales, New Mexico. Portales, NM – Fe... read more..

03 Feb

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Wayne Allen

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ENMU Announces Continued Enrollment Growth for Spring 2025

ENMU released enrollment data on Monday, February 3, 2025, for Spring 2025; the results showed continued enrollment growth on the main campus. PORTALES, NM – February 3, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico U... read more..

28 Jan

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Black History Month

Eastern New Mexico University African American Affairs Office announced today their events to celebrate Black History Month. Portales, NM – January 28, 2025 –Eastern New Mexico University African A... read more..

A Shark at the South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Research and Education Program

23 Jan

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Eastern New Mexico University Welcomes South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Research and Education Program

Eastern New Mexico University welcomes Dr. Bradley Peterson (School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University), Dr. Tobey Curtis (NOAA Marine Fisheries Service), and Mr. Greg Metzel f... read more..

E N M U Virtual Tour - Administration Building

17 Jan

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Eastern New Mexico University Launches Upgraded Virtual Campus Tour Experience

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they have launched an upgraded virtual campus tour experience through a partnership with YouVisit. Portales, NM– January 14, 2025 – Eastern New Me... read more..

Students in front of ENMU sign in Greyhound Lounge

18 Dec

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ENMU Board of Regents Approves Zero Percent Tuition and Fees Increase for ENMU Students for 25-26 Academic Year

Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents Approves Zero Percent Tuition and Fees Increase for ENMU Students for 25-26 Academic Year Portales, NM – December 13, 2024 – The Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

06 Dec

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Graduating Class of 404 for Fall 2024 Commencement

Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Graduating Class of 404 for Fall 2024 Commencement. Portales, NM – Dec 6, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University welcomes graduates and their families to the ... read more..

06 Dec

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Former ENMU Greyhound Football Players Steve Loy and Michael Sinclair Elected to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame

Former ENMU Greyhound Football Players Steve Loy and Michael Sinclair Elected to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Portales, NM – December 3, 2024 – Former ENMU Greyhound Football Players Steve Lo... read more..

04 Dec

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From Nigeria to New Mexico: Omale Ogbe’s Pursuit of Clean Water and Cancer-Fighting Solutions

Leaving his home in Central Nigeria to pursue a master's in chemistry at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), graduate student Omale Ogbe carries a deep-seated passion for chemistry and a desire to m... read more..

A photo of students attending the ENMU Language Lab

04 Dec

Academic Highlights

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Professor and Coordinator Yitzen Lizama-Peraza Discusses American Language and Culture Program (ALC), Tutoring, and Student Learning

Students acquiring a second language face many challenges during their learning journey. Instructor and Coordinator of ENMU’s American Language and Culture (ALC) Program, Yitzen Lizama-Peraza, keeps s... read more..

04 Dec

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ENMU Department of Music Presents the Annual Holiday Concert

Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music Presents the Annual Holiday Concert November 26, 2024 – Portales, NM – The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music is proud to present th... read more..

19 Nov

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Eastern New Mexico University Inaugurates Art Educators Hall of Honors

Eastern New Mexico University Inaugurates Art Educators Hall of Honors Portales, NM – November 15, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) proudly announces the inaugural induction of art educa... read more..

15 Nov

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ENMU to Host Groundbreaking of New Student Academic Services Building

Eastern New Mexico University to Host Groundbreaking of New Student Academic Services Building November 12, 2024 – Portales, NM – Eastern New Mexico University is set to host the groundbreaking of ... read more..

13 Nov

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ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Presents a Theatre Performance of Romeo and Juliet

Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Presents a Theatre Performance of Romeo and Juliet. Portales, NM – November 11, 2024- ENMU’s Department of Theatre and Dig... read more..

08 Nov

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ENMU Music Student Landon Jordan Finds His Rhythm

Eastern New Mexico University junior Landon Jordan's path to the Roswell Symphony Orchestra wasn't always a straightforward one but rather a journey marked by self-discovery, resilience, and the unwav... read more..

08 Nov

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ENMU Faculty Clara Kundin Blends Two Worlds in Upcoming Production of Romeo and Juliet

The story of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous Shakespearean tragedies. Known worldwide, this timeless tale is a story of the deep-rooted rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues, the l... read more..

29 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Remembers the Life of President Everett L. Frost

Eastern New Mexico University announced this past week the passing of the University's eighth president, Everett L. Frost, who passed away on October 21. Frost served as ENMU president from 1991 to 20... read more..

29 Oct

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KENW Celebrates 50 years with ENMU with Renaming of the Broadcast Center

KENW Celebrates 50 years with Eastern New Mexico University with Renaming of the Broadcast Center Portales, NM – Oct. 23, 2024 – Fifty years ago, Duane W. Ryan, director of broadcasting at ENMU, br... read more..

16 Oct

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ENMU Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2025

Eastern New Mexico University Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 Portales, NM–Oct. 9, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University earned status as a U.S. News and Worl... read more..

14 Oct

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ENMU Student Body President sets sights on Agriculture

Brenan Hillis graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science in 2024. He is now working on his master's degree in business administration. Hillis is c... read more..

14 Oct

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ENMU Partners with TimelyCare to Offer Student Mental Health and Health Care Services

Eastern New Mexico University Partners with TimelyCare to Offer Student Mental Health and Health Care Services Portales, NM – Oct. 7, 2024 - Eastern New Mexico University announced today that it ha... read more..

01 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Hosts Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Competition

Eastern New Mexico University Hosts Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Competition Portales, NM – September 27, 2024 – The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music is excited to announ... read more..