Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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..

30 Jun

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Selected for the Television Academy Foundation's 2021 Summer Fellows Program

Marilyn Upchurch, a senior majoring in communication with an emphasis in broadcast production and broadcast journalism with a minor in graphic design at ENMU, was selected for the prestigious Televisi... read more..

29 Jun

General

Adam

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ENMU Partners with New Mexico Vineyards

Eastern New Mexico University is partnering with two New Mexico vineyards to produce and sell ENMU-branded wine with a portion of the proceeds from sales benefitting ENMU scholarships.PORTALES, NM – J... read more..

28 Jun

General

Adam

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Current Senior Associate Athletic Director from Pittsburg State, Nate Davis, Interviews at ENMU-Portales

Current Senior Associate Athletic Director from Pittsburg State, Nate Davis, will be visiting ENMU-Portales on Wednesday, June 23, as the second candidate to be brought on campus for Eastern New Mexic... read more..

28 Jun

General

Adam

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Upper Iowa University Associate Athletic Director Interviews at ENMU-Portales

Current Senior Associate Athletic Director from Upper Iowa, Brock Wissmiller, will be visiting ENMU-Portales on Friday, June 25, as the third candidate to be brought on campus for Eastern New Mexico U... read more..

23 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Elementary Education Major Strives to Become Kindergarten Teacher

Abby Brown, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in language arts at ENMU, became inspired to pursue a career as an educator after watching her mother teach.Abby Brown, who is majoring... read more..

23 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Inspired by Time at ENMU Forms Company Focused on Transformational Leadership

Dr. Lawrence "Larry" C. Minks formed Lawrence C. Minks and Associates to continue his commitment to leadership and change.Dr. Lawrence "Larry" C. Minks earned two degrees from Eastern New Mexico Unive... read more..

21 Jun

General

Adam

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Greyhound Grind Helps Fund ENMU Student Scholarships

Eastern New Mexico University has partnered with Red Rock Roasters of Albuquerque to produce an ENMU-branded coffee dubbed Greyhound Grind. A portion of the price of every bag purchased benefits ENMU ... read more..

16 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU English Major has Work Published in 'El Portal' Literary Magazine

Sara Kinard, who is majoring in English with secondary licensure, plans to become a high school English teacher.Sara Kinard, who is majoring in English with secondary licensure at Eastern New Mexico U... read more..

16 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad, Director of Multicultural Affairs and Member of the Alumni Association Board: Diana Cordova Discusses Serving ENMU for Over 20 Years

Diana Cordova graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a master's degree in education with a 4.0 GPA in 2006 and has served as director of Multicultural Affairs at the University for over 20 ... read more..

09 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Music Education Major Hopes to Spread Happiness with Future Musical Performances Across the Country

"I dream of traveling around the country and being able to make people happy with my music wherever I go," says Ignacio "Nacho" G. Pérez.Ignacio "Nacho" G. Pérez, who is majoring in music education at read more..

09 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Then-Graduate Student, Now-Greyhound Grad Hired as Accountant Before Graduating

"My experience at Eastern has been wonderful," says M'zondwase Mumba, who was hired as a staff accountant at Barr and Company LLP in Roswell, New Mexico.M'zondwase Mumba graduated from Eastern New Mex read more..

02 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Broadcast Production Student Wants to Cover the Olympics Someday

Payton Santillanes plans to work in sports news.Payton Santillanes, who is majoring in communication with an emphasis in broadcast production at Eastern New Mexico University, plans to work in sports ... read more..

Mr. Williams with his sons Sam and Jack.

02 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Director of Collective Bargaining and Research for the Maine Education Association

"ENMU helped me learn how to build relationships with virtually anyone," says Mr. Nate Williams. "ENMU also gave me the opportunity to try so many different things and get guidance from great mentors. read more..