Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

30 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Has an Affinity for Accounting

Parth Sheladia, an accounting major at ENMU, is preparing to take the Certified Public Accountant exam and start an accounting firm.Parth Sheladia, an accounting major at Eastern New Mexico University... read more..

30 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Makes a Difference as Firefighter and EMT

Lauren Frye, who received a bachelor's degree in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine from ENMU in 2017, is a firefighter and EMT for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department in Virginia.Lauren F... read more..

23 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Prepares for Career as Cultural Anthropologist

Josh Castillo DeLosSantos's career plan is to become a cultural anthropologist with additional training in biological anthropology and "travel the world learning about different cultures and applying ... read more..

23 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Receives Several Prestigious Awards for Debut Novel

Diana Holguin-Balogh's debut novel, "Rosary without Beads," was a finalist in the 2019 Colorado Book Awards in general fiction and a finalist for three awards from the 2019 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awa... read more..

(L-R) Chandlar Head, Casey Hennigan and Cameron Colson

23 Sep

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Voice Majors Win Awards at Virtual Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival

Three Eastern New Mexico University voice majors, Cameron Colson, Chandlar Head and Casey Hennigan, received awards at the Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival of New Mexico, which took place virtually fr... read more..

16 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Culinary Arts Major Dreams of Opening Comfort Food Restaurant

Kaylee Crowell, a culinary arts major with a minor in nutrition at ENMU, plans to become a chef or nutritionist and open her own restaurant. Kaylee Crowell, a culinary arts major with a minor in nutr... read more..

The five festivals where Benjamin Pierce’s pilot script has been accepted.

16 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad's Pilot Script Accepted into Five Festivals

Benjamin Pierce's pilot script, "Jungle Jam," was named a finalist for the New York International Screenplay Awards and an official selection for the Austin Comedy Film Festival, the Houston Comedy Fi... read more..

Kristin Berg, right, with the artistic team for the Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company.

09 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate with Acting Credits in 'Hell or High Water' and 'Better Call Saul' Serves as Co-Artistic Director for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company

Greyhound Grad Kristin Berg shares how her Eastern Experience prepared her to run a theatre company. Kristin with her partner, Doug Montoya, and their dog, Wicket. If you've seen the Academy Award fo... read more..

09 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biology Major Wants to Become an Orthopedic Surgeon

"I hope to be one of the top orthopedic surgeons or physical therapists," says David Kenneth Tirey Jr., a football player at ENMU. David Kenneth Tirey Jr., who also goes by DJ, is a biology major wit read more..

09 Sep

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Faculty Discuss Roosevelt Science Center Renovation

Dr. Juchao Yan, chair of the Department of Physical Sciences, and Dr. Kenwyn Cradock, chair of the Department of Biology, discuss how the Roosevelt Science Center renovation will help students an... read more..

02 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Helps Elementary Students Discover a Passion for Reading

"Attending ENMU was a great experience for me. The education classes were wonderful," says Diane Maez, a reading interventionist for James Elementary in Portales.Diane Maez, who graduated from Eastern read more..

02 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Plans to Teach English as a Foreign Language Overseas

Sierra Beverly wants to teach English as a foreign language overseas in east and southeast Asia after she receives her bachelor's degree at Eastern New Mexico University or after she obtains a master'... read more..

02 Sep

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Chair of ENMU Department of Music, Director of Bands Appointed to New Mexico Music Commission

"I am pleased that the music education community will be represented on this statewide commission. I feel that every child in New Mexico should have the opportunity to experience the life-changing ben read more..

26 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Physical Education Student Aspires to Become an Athletic Trainer for a Major Sports Team

Glory Enemchukwu says, "I hope to be part of a Super Bowl-winning team, and go on to fulfill my ultimate dream of helping more people choose a healthier lifestyle, particularly those who may not be ab... read more..

26 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Creates TRIO-Themed Podcast

Juan Rivas graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in psychology in 2007 and a Master of Arts in Communication in 2016. He is now a collegiate success coach and runs a T... read more..

19 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graphic Design Student's Dream is to Work in Promotional Marketing for a Professional Sports Team

Louis Bolander plans to graduate from ENMU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with an emphasis in graphic design this fall and become a sports video editor. Louis Bolander plans to graduate from Eas... read more..

19 Aug

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Plans to Renovate Roosevelt Science Center

Eastern New Mexico University is planning a $16 million renovation for the Roosevelt Science Center, with $8 million from the 2018 bond and an additional $8 million if Bond C passes this November.East... read more..

12 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Supports Community and Job Growth as Director of Business and Economic Development for Sandoval County

Ms. Dora M. Dominguez, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from ENMU in 1989, is the director of Business and Economic Development for Sandoval County, located i... read more..

12 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biology Major Plans to Make Positive Impact in Navajo Nation as Physician Assistant

"I hope to inspire youth in my community of Manuelito that they can go to school and get an education and still have their Navajo roots carry them throughout life," says Sydnee Yazzie. Sydnee Yazzie, read more..

05 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Theatre Major Looks Forward to Career in Acting

Manuel "Manny" Rivera is majoring in theatre with minors in digital filmmaking and sociology at ENMU.Manuel "Manny" Rivera is majoring in theatre with minors in digital filmmaking and sociology at Eas... read more..

27 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Passionate About Helping People Aims for Career in Family Counseling

"Helping people has always been a huge passion of mine, and my majors help me further my ability to do so," says Baylei Pollaro, who is double majoring in psychology and sociology. Baylei Pollaro, wh read more..

27 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Thrives with Design Business Featuring New Mexico-Themed Apparel and Accessories

Breanna Smith, who graduated from ENMU in spring 2019 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design and a minor in business, discusses how her time at ENMU prepared her to s... read more..

22 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Prepares for Career as Music Teacher and Performer

Kaitlyn Grubbs, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in music education this spring, is pursuing a master's degree in music education at the University of Missouri this fall. Kaitlyn Grub... read more..

22 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student-Athlete Pursues Dream of Becoming an Athletic Trainer for a Professional Sports Team

Tyler Cobb plans to pursue a career involving baseball and hopes to "ultimately achieve the ability to impact others positively in life." Tyler with his mom, Tonya, dad, Nigel, and brother, Marcus. T... read more..

15 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU EET Major Aspires to Become Technology Engineer

Dat Pham shares that his favorite part of being a Greyhound is the campus community, including his professors and fellow students.Dat Pham, an electronics engineering technology (EET) major at Eastern... read more..

08 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Psychology Student Hopes to Help People as Licensed Counselor

"I just want to help people. I really mean that," shares Danielle Smith. "The reality is that there are a lot of heartbreaking statistics out there, and I think counselors are a crucial part of proces read more..

01 Jul

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Graduate Student Receives Grant to Further Fish Research at ENMU Behavioral Ecology Laboratory

"I will be using this reward to improve our wet lab located in the Behavioral Ecology Laboratory building by purchasing equipment that will improve our fish husbandry practices and to monitor water qu read more..

01 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU International Student-Athlete Plans to Become Social Worker

Malethabo Mary Seema, who was born and raised in South Africa, is a mid-distance runner with a focus on 800m and 1500m events for the ENMU track and field team. Malethabo Mary Seema, who was born and... read more..

24 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Uses ENMU Experiences in Product Designer Role

Katherine Perelas is a product designer at Integrated Transportation Management, best known for the software MyCarrier TMS, in Scottsdale, Arizona.Katherine Perelas graduated summa cum laude from East... read more..

17 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Celebrates her 100th Birthday

Vera Lois Beck Johnson celebrated turning 100 on June 6 at a socially-distanced birthday party with her family.Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham with Lois at the New Mexico Educational Association Legis... read more..