Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Jayamini with her husband, Dhanush, and their baby, Adithya.

01 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Loves Teaching Chemistry

Jayamini Madumali Hewage graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Master of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical chemistry in 2018 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at M... read more..

01 Sep

General

John Houser

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U.S. Veterans Magazine Names ENMU as 2021 Top Veteran-Friendly School

U.S Veterans Magazine (USVM) ranked Eastern New Mexico University among the Top Veteran-Friendly Schools 2021.PORTALES, NM – Aug. 31, 2021 – U.S Veterans Magazine (USVM) ranked Eastern New Mexico Univ... read more..

25 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Education Student Loves Being Part of the ENMU Community

"ENMU has a really good program for future teachers, and some of the professors here really won me over," says Nichole Washburn.Nichole Washburn, who is studying elementary and special education with read more..

25 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad in Aviation and Emergency Management Serves as Deputy Fire Chief in Clovis, New Mexico

Mr. Dixon says the most rewarding aspects of his job are "the ability to teach people is really awesome, especially when they really get it; recruitment; and giving that medication that helps saves a ... read more..

18 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad on Track to Become Physician Assistant

Mariah Barnes graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2013 and a Master of Science in Chemistry in 2015 and is currently working on a Master of Physician Assistant Studies fr... read more..

18 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Theatre Student Wants to Create Content with Proper Minority Representation in Her Film Industry Career

Alexandra Sena wants to be an actor in the film industry and work her way up to the roles of director and producer.Alexandra Sena, a theatre major with a minor in digital filmmaking at Eastern New Mex... read more..

17 Aug

General

John Houser

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ENMU Kappa Sigma Chapter Wins National Award

The Kappa Sigma chapter at Eastern New Mexico University earned the Kappa Sigma Founders' Circle Award, recognizing its success as a scholarship, fellowship, and service leader.PORTALES, NM – Aug. 17,... read more..

16 Aug

General

John Houser

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ENMU Fall Semester Begins In-Person Learning on Aug. 17

The fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales begins Tuesday, Aug. 17, with students on campus for in-person classes for the first time since spring 2020. The fall semester ends on Fr... read more..

16 Aug

General

John Houser

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ENMU Chorale Enjoys Memorable Tour of Spain

Members of the Eastern New Mexico University choirs enjoyed a month of travel, performances and history as traveled across Spain for a series of concerts in July.PORTALES, NM – Aug. 11, 2021 – Members... read more..

16 Aug

General

John Houser

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ENMU Professor of History Wins Two Individual Awards From NMBA

Eastern New Mexico University Professor of History Dr. Don "Doc" Elder was among those honored by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for 2021 for his work... read more..

11 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Education Student Serves as Teacher Assistant at ENMU CDC to Prepare for Career as Kindergarten Teacher

"I hope to impact the lives of my future students and to make education fun for the students," shares Jenna Ruiz. Jenna Ruiz, who is majoring in elementary education and special education with a mino read more..

11 Aug

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Assistant Professor of Anthropology at ENMU Named Book Reviews Editor for Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society's Kiva Editorial Team

Dr. Robert J. Stokes graduated with a Master of Arts in Anthropology from Eastern New Mexico University in 1995 and is now the chair of the ENMU Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology.Dr. ... read more..

11 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Appointed as Secretary of the New Mexico Public Education Department

Secretary Steinhaus graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in music education in 1976 and a master's degree in education in 1981.Dr. Kurt A. Steinhaus was recently appoi... read more..

11 Aug

General

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the Counselors for Dawg Days 2021

Dawg Days 2021 is almost here! Dawg Days 2021 is almost here! The celebration, which is led by Dawg Days counselors, takes place from Aug. 14–16. Meet some of this year's counselors: Ni... read more..

05 Aug

General

Adam

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Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for ENMU Staff and Students

Eastern New Mexico University continues to prepare for re-opening in the fall semester with a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students, faculty and staff on Monday, Aug. 9, starting at 9 a.m. in ... read more..

04 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Digital Filmmaking Student is Working on Two Films

Calvin Grace dreams of becoming a screenwriter and actor due to a love of writing and acting that started at a young age. Calvin Grace, who is majoring in digital filmmaking at Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

04 Aug

General

Desiree Cooper

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The Greyhound Guide to Dawg Days 2021

Learn all about Dawg Days! Welcome to Eastern New Mexico University! To kick off your Eastern Experience, you'll take part in Dawg Days 2021. We're here to answer all of your Dawg Days questions, s... read more..

02 Aug

General

Adam

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ENMU Looking Forward To In-Person Fall Semester

Staff and faculty at Eastern New Mexico University are excited to welcome students back to campus this fall as classes get underway. School officially kicks off Aug. 14 with the annual Dawg Days event... read more..

02 Aug

General

John Houser

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Silver Dawg Salsa Benefits ENMU Scholarships

Eastern has teamed up with Taco Box to create Silver Dawg Salsa, further solidifying a partnership with an iconic local restaurant that has been steadfast since owner Tom Martin opened his Portales lo... read more..

29 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Eyes Career in Judicial System

Jaylena Jesusita Pino Van Etten is double majoring in criminal justice and sociology with a minor in social work at Eastern New Mexico University to prepare for law school and a career in the judicial... read more..

21 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major's Goal is to be a Game Warden

Brandee Cunningham decided to attend ENMU because "the program here in my area of study was one of the best in New Mexico, and it was a smaller school compared to the other options." Brandee with her ... read more..

Joseph J., Jacob, Danielle, Danae, Joe and Daniel Esquibel.

21 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grads Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Joe and Danielle (Flores) Esquibel celebrated their 25th anniversary on July 20, 2021.Greyhound Grads Joe and Danielle (Flores) Esquibel celebrated their 25th anniversary on July 20, 2021. The couple ... read more..

21 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Publishes Two Books Focused on Puerto Rican Folklore

Dr. Rafael "Rafa" Ocasio, who earned a Master of Arts in English from Eastern New Mexico University in 1982, recently published two books, "Race and Nation in Puerto Rican Folklore: Franz Boas and Joh... read more..

15 Jul

General

John Houser

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Dr. Paul Weir Appointed Eastern New Mexico University Director of Athletics

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that Dr. Paul Weir has been appointed as director of athletics. Weir, who most recently served as the head men's basketball coach at the University of New... read more..

14 Jul

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Presents at Virtual Pop Culture Conference

Todd Fuqua graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 1993 and is currently pursuing a master's in communication from ENMU.Todd Fuqua, who graduated from ... read more..

14 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Forensic Science Student Considers Working on Cold Cases for Career Path

"I looked further into ENMU and found that the school actually offered far more than I had ever dreamed of in my degree plan," says. Rebecca "Reba" Toledo. "I fell in love with the school and the comm read more..

07 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Dawg Days Counselor Loves 'Excitement and Buzz' that Fall Semester at ENMU Brings

"[The Campus Union] is my favorite place because you never know who you may run into or what event is going on in the building," says Jonathan Pena. "The CUB always has something going on for everyone read more..

Military Times Best For Vets Colleges 2021

06 Jul

General

Adam

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ENMU Chosen As a Best For Vets College by Military Times

Military Times, an independent news resource for veterans, selected Eastern New Mexico University as a Best For Vets College for 2021. ENMU was one of 366 schools in the United States to earn this rec... read more..

Current Bethel College Athletic Director Interviews at ENMU-Portales

06 Jul

General

Adam

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Current Bethel College Athletic Director Interviews at ENMU-Portales

Current athletic director from Bethel College, Tony Hoops, will be visiting ENMU-Portales on Wednesday, June 30, as the fourth candidate to be brought on campus for Eastern New Mexico University-Porta... read more..

30 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Pursues Career in Psychology to Help Children

"Dawg Days during my first semester really made me feel excited to be a Greyhound, and then my chance to march the field with the Greyhound band made me feel prideful, as well," says Jessica Pipkin. read more..