Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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

General

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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..

31 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Eyes Forensic Technician Role

Cecilia Torres, a double major in criminal justice and forensic science with an emphasis in forensic biology, plans to become a forensic technician for a local or state laboratory after graduating wit... read more..

31 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Discusses Her Broadcast Career and Plans to Sponsor Hispanic Scholarship in Memory of Purple Heart Veteran Father

Andree "Renee" Peña Flores, who graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in public relations in 1993, is the local sales manager at Lazer Broadcasting in Oxnard... read more..

29 Mar

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ENMU Earns Accreditation from Council on Social Work Education

Eastern New Mexico University recently received re-accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for the next eight years, ending in October 2028.PORTALES, NM – March 25, 2021 – Easte... read more..

24 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Inspired by ENMU Professors Teaches Forensic Chemistry

Mr. Roger Williams, who received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Eastern New Mexico University in 2008 and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas in 2013, says... read more..

24 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Plans for Career Performing with a Professional Ensemble

Parker Yi, a double major in music education and performance, hopes to pursue a performing gig with a professional ensemble or a job as a band teacher at the high school or collegiate level.Parker Yi,... read more..

22 Mar

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ENMU Roosevelt County Museum Selected to Participate in National Museum Assessment Program

The Roosevelt County Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), administered by the American Alliance of Museums.PORTALES, NM – March 16, 2021 – The Roos... read more..

17 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Art Major Turns Lifelong Love of Drawing into Career Path

Emma Lynn Sandlin is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Visual Arts at Eastern New Mexico University with plans to obtain a career in the art world. Her goal is to "be able to keep e... read more..

Dr. Gregory Gallagher in one of the SoundJack Studios in the Music Building.

17 Mar

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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The ENMU Department of Music Presents Vittorio Giannini's Radio Opera, 'Beauty and the Beast,' Premiering on March 20

The ENMU Opera Theatre's spring 2021 radio production featuring performances from seven students debuts on March 20 at 11 a.m. MDT on KENW-FM and will be available on the KENW website.The Eastern New ... read more..

Military Friendly® Silver School Designation

17 Mar

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ENMU Earns 2021–2022 Military Friendly® Silver School Designation

Eastern New Mexico University has earned the 2021–22 Military Friendly® Silver School designation.PORTALES, NM — Eastern New Mexico University has earned the 2021–22 Military Friendly® Silver School d... read more..

17 Mar

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New Mexico State Legislature Approves Three New Regents for Eastern New Mexico University

A former New Mexico public education commissioner from Hobbs, a retired vice president for Student Services at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), and a current vocal performance major at East... read more..

12 Mar

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ENMU Presenting "Beauty and the Beast: A Radio Opera"

Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Music presents "Beauty and the Beast: A Radio Opera," composed by Vittorio Giannini and directed by ENMU Associate Professor of Music Dr. Travis Sherwood.... read more..

10 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Spanish Major Dreams of Becoming a Media Planner

Kevin E. Mendiola chose to attend Eastern is "a reliable school that always helps students." Kevin with Khalid. Kevin E. Mendiola, who is majoring in Spanish with a minor in communication at Easte... read more..

The three new species of Binburrum (in order): B. articuno, B. moltres and B. zapdos (all from Australia)

10 Mar

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor's Beetle Discovery Named After Three Legendary Bird Pokémon

Dr. Darren Pollock, professor of entomology at ENMU, and his colleague Yun Hsiao, a Ph.D. student at Australian National University, named three new species in an Australian genus of beetles after the... read more..

Denise Haeber Hahn (right) with other campus award winners.

03 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Berry Miller Junior High's Teacher of the Year

"My time at Eastern was the best five-year period," says Denise Hahn. "I grew up, learned to be independent, had my first apartment, attained an excellent and affordable education, gained experience t read more..

03 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Business Major Considers Opening a Cat Café

Tianna Boone chose to attend ENMU because "as soon as I stepped on campus it felt like home, and I felt so welcomed here." Tianna Boone, a business major, is a member of Eastern New Mexico Universi... read more..

24 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Works in Broadcast, Runs Website Promoting Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artists

Cristian Pacheco, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism from ENMU in 2017, is a production supervisor at KFDA NewsChannel10 in Amaril... read more..

24 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Public Relations Student Wants to "Learn Something New Every Day" in Future Career

Gabrielle Smith chose to attend ENMU for its "atmosphere and friendly attitude." She enjoys "how nice everyone is and how everyone wants to see each other succeed." Gabrielle with her mom. Gabrielle ... read more..

19 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Animal and Dairy Science Major Aims for Career in Veterinary Medicine

Tara Mayes plans to graduate with a bachelor's degree in animal and dairy science from Eastern New Mexico University this summer. Tara Mayes plans to graduate with a bachelor's degree in animal and... read more..

The Eastern New Mexico University Student Association of Social Workers receiving Volunteer of the Month for February form the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.

19 Feb

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Association of Social Workers Named Volunteer of the Month by Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce

The Eastern New Mexico University Student Association of Social Workers (SASW) has received two awards this semester recognizing the positive impact the organization's members have made in their local... read more..

10 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Looks Forward to Career as Special Education Teacher

Katie Freyer, who is majoring in elementary and special education with an endorsement in reading at ENMU, plans to become a high school special education teacher. Katie Freyer, who is majoring in ele... read more..

10 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Public Relations Manager and Public Information Officer for the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

Leonard Cisco Tapia manages and coordinates the public relations and media efforts for multiple state museums, historic sites and cultural institutions. Leonard Cisco Tapia, who graduated from Easter... read more..

Phi Kappa Phi Secretary Kelly Cradock delivers donations to the Portales Municipal School District.

10 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Donates Supplies to Portales Municipal School District

The ENMU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Honor Society made a positive difference in the community during a challenging time by donating supplies obtained through drop boxes at local businesses to the ... read more..

03 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Publishes Research on HIV Assembly

Merissa Michelle Bruns, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in microbiology, molecular biology and biotech and a minor in chemistry from ENMU in 2015, is working on a ... read more..

(L-R) Wendy Gillman, Blessy Joseph, Susan Larsen, Nikie Bonner and Amanda McCormick

03 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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Counseling Corner: New Ways to Connect with the ENMU Office of Counseling and Career Services During the COVID Crisis

The Office of Counseling and Career Services offers a texting line, video and phone appointments and more. Susan Larsen The Eastern New Mexico University Office of Counseling and Career Services (... read more..