Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

27 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Conducts Research in Field of Hydrology

Martha Elizabeth Gardea, who graduated with honors from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a minor in geology in spring 2019, is pursuing a master's degree in environmental ... read more..

27 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU BAAS Student's Ambition is to Become a Finance Director

Meradeth Montoya plans to graduate this spring with a bachelor's degree in applied arts and sciences with a business concentration and has been accepted to ENMU's Graduate School to work toward a mast... read more..

27 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Takes Part in Virtual Performance for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Roger Kemp, a senior trombonist majoring in music education at ENMU, performed for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game's virtual halftime show on Jan. 11.Roger Kemp, a senior tromb... read more..

20 Jan

General

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the New Collections Manager of the Blackwater Draw Museum and the ENMU Curation Facility

"I am tasked with caring for the artifacts held at the museum and curation facility. These artifacts are held for many reasons such as educational programming, exhibition, research and preservation fo read more..

Heaven Talachy at Wheeler Peak in New Mexico.

20 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Has a Passion for Emergency Management

"I knew ENMU was the right fit for me because it allowed me to study at home on my own time and continue to work during the day," says Heaven Talachy.Heaven Talachy, an emergency management major and read more..

20 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Has Solo Exhibition Featured by Columbia University

Dr. Catherine Czacki, an assistant professor of art at Eastern New Mexico University, had her solo exhibition, titled "get the house in order," featured by the Columbia University School of Art. Dr. C... read more..

Ashlyn Peralta (right) with a group of friends she met during her first semester at ENMU.

13 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Social Work Student Discusses Volunteering, Career Goals and Life as an ENMU Greyhound

Ashlyn Jude Peralta, a social work major at Eastern New Mexico University, is preparing for a career in mental health counseling. Ashlyn with her sister, Jordyn. Ashlyn Jude Peralta, a social work ma... read more..

13 Jan

General

Desiree Cooper

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Q and A with New ENMU Alumni Affairs Director

ENMU recently welcomed Kemet Gatchell to the Greyhound community as the new director of the Office of Alumni Affairs, where he will plan, supervise and implement events, programs and communications wh... read more..

13 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student's Article Published in ACDA's Choral Journal

"I wanted the article to be a moment of nostalgia and remembrance to bring hope, anticipation, and preparation for the future," says Cameron Colson.Cameron Colson, who is majoring in choral music educ read more..

06 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Plans for Career as Psychological Profiler for the FBI

"Ultimately, I would love to be able to provide consultation on criminal cases as a criminal psychologist and teach criminal psychology at the university level," shares Valencia Owens. Valencia Owens read more..

06 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Attends Law School with Goal to Work for the United Nations

Timothy Baker, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in environmental science in 2016, is attending the University of New Mexico School of Law to pursue a career in environmental law.Timoth... read more..

16 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Aims for Career as Certified Management Accountant

Kameron Bowers, an accounting major with a minor in communication studies at ENMU, plans to become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and serve as a direct report to the head of a company.Kameron... read more..

16 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Takes Second Place at the New Mexico Academy of Science Research Symposium

Sundar Sapkota had an eventful final semester as a biology graduate student at ENMU: he received second place at the New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) Research Symposium and successfully defended h... read more..

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, Ann Varela and Dr. Manuel Varela and their new book about biochemists.

16 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Serves on Harvard Medical School Committees Honoring Faculty Members

Dr. Manuel Varela, a professor of biology, has been selected to join two committees for Harvard Medical School's "Memorial Minutes" initiative, which pays tribute to deceased faculty members for their... read more..

09 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Pre-Med Student Accepted into Optometry School

Vincent Goodman, who is majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine and minoring in sociology, plans to graduate from ENMU in spring 2021 and begin optometry school that fall.Vincent Goodman,... read more..

Sierra Montoya (right) with her roommate, Briana Rodriguez.

09 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graphic Design Student Plans to Create Adaptive Clothing in Fashion Career

Sierra Montoya dreams of working as a fashion merchandiser and collection designer for an athletic brand, like Nike, Adidas or Under Armor.Sierra and Coach LV. Sierra Montoya, a graphic design major ... read more..

Danielle Castro leading a pirate yoga session (pre-pandemic).

02 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Hosts Virtual Story Times for Amarillo Public Library

Danielle Castro, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in agricultural science from Eastern New Mexico University in 2016, is a library assistant at the Amarillo Public Library (APL) East Branch.Dani... read more..

02 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Psychology Student Comes from Family of Greyhound Grads

Laura Murphy, who is majoring in psychology and minoring in business and health and human services, would like to serve as a counselor in the mental health or family field or become a psychology profe... read more..

02 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Anthropology Graduate Student Conducts Geospatial Study of Blackwater Draw Site

"The Blackwater Draw site was a huge pull because I was interested in the peopling of the Americas and Paleoindians," says Taylor McCoy. Taylor McCoy is pursuing a master's degree in anthropology read more..

02 Dec

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Hosting Virtual Commencement Ceremony and Presidential Inauguration on Dec. 12

ENMU will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Immediately following the virtual commencement ceremony, ENMU-Portales will host its first virtual ... read more..

Jonas Kersten (center, back) with his family.

18 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Business Administration Major Hopes to Work for a Hospitality Company

Jonas Kersten plans to work for a hospitality company in either the United States or GermanyJonas Kersten, who is majoring in business administration in hospitality management at Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

18 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Communication Graduate Student Plans to Open Cake and Craft Shop

One of David M. Silva's goals is to move to Austin, Texas, with his girlfriend, where the duo plans to open a "one-stop-shop for cakes and specialty items needed for any celebratory event, suc read more..

18 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Researches Immunology, Serves as Mentor for STEM Students

Dr. Eliseo Castillo earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry in 2003 and a Master of Science in Chemistry in 2005 from Eastern New Mexico University.Dr. Eliseo Castillo earned... read more..

11 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biological Anthropology Major Discusses Her Eastern Experience

Alejandra Chavez-Gallegos is a senior at ENMU majoring in biological anthropology with a minor in criminal justice. Alejandra "Lolly" Chavez-Gallegos is a senior at Eastern New Mexico University ma... read more..

Tate Turnbough, left, working at the Democratic Party’s booth at the Roosevelt County Fair last year.

11 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Reflects on Experience as DNC Delegate

Tate Turnbough, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history in spring 2020, was selected to serve as a delegate for the 2020 Democratic National Conve... read more..

11 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor's Research Published in Communication Journal

Dr. Josh C. Bramlett, an assistant professor of communication at ENMU recently had his research published in Social Media and Society, the fourth-ranked communication journal on Google Scholar.Dr. Jos... read more..

04 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student's Goal is to Teach Art to Children in Myanmar Villages

Van Thang, who also goes by Josh, chose to major in art with an emphasis in visual art and graphic design at Eastern New Mexico University because he has loved making art since his childhood in a smal... read more..

04 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Named 2020 Western Region Outstanding Early Career Member for the American Association for Agricultural Education

Dr. Marshall Swafford, an associate professor of agricultural education and chair of the Department of Agriculture, Food Science and Kinesiology at ENMU, discusses his AAAE honor.Dr. Marshall Swafford... read more..

28 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Communicative Disorders Major Wants to Help Children 'Find Their Voice'

Mackenzie Haakma hopes to become a speech-language pathologist working with children ages 0-3. Mackenzie Haakma, who is majoring in communicative disorders and minoring in health and human services a... read more..

28 Oct

General

Desiree Cooper

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New Director of ENMU Golden Library Plans to Build Culture of Collaboration and Innovation

Laura Wight oversees all operations and employees of the Golden Library and the Roosevelt County History Museum. Her favorite part of the role is working with the employees from both areas, who she de... read more..