Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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

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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

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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

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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

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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..

26 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graphic Design Major Inspired to Become Illustrator

Kaytlyn "Kaytie" Johnson is majoring in graphic design at Eastern New Mexico University with a dream of becoming an illustrator for graphic novels and children's books. Kaytie's artwork. Kaytlyn "Kay... read more..

26 May

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad's Article Published in Journal of Psychohistory

Jill L. Hurley graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a double major in cultural anthropology and religion in 2016 at the age of 40.Jill L. Hurley graduated from Eastern New Mexico Universi... read more..

24 May

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ENMU Holds First Outdoor Commencement Ceremony in more than 50 Years

Eastern New Mexico University welcomed faculty and staff in celebration of more than 700 graduates to Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium on Saturday, May 15 for the school's fir... read more..

The Dietz family L-R: Maddie, Brant, Amanda and Joshua.

19 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Participating in Greyhound Promise Scholarship Program Has Dreamed of Being a Teacher Since Childhood

"I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in elementary school," says Joshua Dietz. Joshua Dietz, who is majoring in elementary education and special education with a minor in social studies at Easter read more..

12 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biology Student Pursues Lifelong Goal of Becoming a Doctor

Lauren Anderson is majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine with a minor in chemistry at Eastern New Mexico University and hopes to go to medical school after receiving her bachelor's degr... read more..

10 May

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Billings Resigns as Greyhound Director of Athletics

Eastern New Mexico University Director of Athletics Matt Billings has announced his resignation at the end of his contract. Billings has served as director of Athletics since January 2020.PORTALES, NM... read more..

10 May

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New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales to speak at ENMU Commencement

Eastern New Mexico University is proud to announce New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will be the keynote speaker at its spring 2021 Commencement, as the University celebrates graduating students for t... read more..

Sherrye Burleson, right, showing patrons how to use the Vari Quest cut-out machine, which is an updated version of the die cuts that were used for many years.

05 May

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves Alma Mater as Library Technician and Media Relations Assistant for Golden Library

"The most rewarding aspect of my job is being able to help and encourage the students, not only with their academic studies but also with any other difficult situations they are going through," says S read more..

28 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Online Student at ENMU Plans to Publish Non-Fiction Book This Summer

Deirdre Reilly, who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in university studies with concentrations in English and psychology at Eastern New Mexico University, will release her non-fiction book, titled "The... read more..

26 Apr

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K Through ENMU Art Show Now Open

The annual K Through ENMU art show is now on display in the Runnels Gallery at the Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) on the Portales campus of Eastern New Mexico University, presenting 140 works of... read more..

21 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Major Hopes to Study Amazon Rainforest's Native Fish

"I hope I can do something to improve the relationship between humans and wildlife," says Li Zheng.Li Zheng chose to major in wildlife and fisheries sciences at Eastern New Mexico University due to hi read more..

Michelle Miller being sworn in after passing the Texas State Bar Exam in 2015 by a local judge in San Angelo.

21 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Appointed to the Safety Planning Working Group for the Texas Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force

Michelle Nicole Miller, J.D., graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in public relations from ENMU in 2009 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University Scho... read more..

14 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Communicative Disorders Major Wants to Help Clients Communicate in Future Role as Speech-Language Pathologist

Trystan Hennessy chose to major in communicative disorders and minor in health and human services at ENMU because she was "intrigued by knowing I could help others learn how to express themselves."Try... read more..

14 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Continues Eastern Experience as Adjunct Professor and Recruiter

"The aspect that I find most rewarding about my career is being able to pour back into the community that helped me grow into the person I am today," says KyAnna Walton.KyAnna Walton, who graduated fr read more..

12 Apr

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ENMU Students See Zero Increase in Tuition and Fees for 2021–22

In recognition of how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship across the nation, the ENMU Board of Regents accepted the University administration's recommendation to keep 2021–22 tuition an... read more..

07 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Business Administration Major Aspires to Become Business Owner

Yara Franco, who is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in hospitality management at ENMU, hopes to become a general manager in a casino or hotel and, eventually, open a hospitality b... read more..

07 Apr

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Campus Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach of San Angelo Central High School

Kevin Crane found that his time at ENMU prepared him for a career in coaching and education. "ENMU was a great place to go to school," he says. Kevin Crane, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico Univ... read more..