Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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..

10 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves Lubbock Children and Families as Coordinator of the Rainbow Room

Viridiana Meza, who graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Communication with an emphasis in Journalism in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Communication in 2016, recently started her ... read more..

03 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Accepted to Pharmacy School Plans to Improve Health of New Mexico Community as Pharmacist Clinician

"I hope to be a trusted healthcare provider that is able to positively influence my patients' lives and improve the overall health of our New Mexico community," says Annajita Rubio.Annajita Rubio grad read more..

27 May

General

Adam

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ENMU Hosting Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 30

Eastern New Mexico University will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony on May 30 at 10 a.m. Eastern New Mexico University will celebrate the graduates of the class ... read more..

20 May

General

Dr. Patrice Caldwell

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Introducing the ENMU Reads Summer Reading Program

ENMU has teamed with 32 different libraries around the state of New Mexico with our new ENMU Reads Summer Reading Program.As you know, ENMU recognizes the value of reading and education! We are excite... read more..

20 May

Success Spotlight

Adam

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President's Ambassador Loves 'Amazing' Community at ENMU

Alyssa Martinez is pursuing a degree in mathematics for secondary education at ENMU to help her accomplish her goal of becoming a high school math teacher.Alyssa Martinez is pursuing a degree in mathe... read more..

13 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Plans for Career as Physical Therapist

Allyssa Madden enjoys the friendly environment at ENMU that "makes it feel just like home."Allyssa Madden wants to become a physical therapist. She is taking the first step in that career by pursuing ... read more..

13 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Faculty Members Participate in Bands of Ireland International Virtual Performance

Musicians from around the world took part in the Bands of Ireland international virtual performance, including three faculty members from Eastern New Mexico University. Musicians from around the wo... read more..

The Office of Counseling and Career Services is located in Student Academic Services.

06 May

General

Desiree Cooper

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Resume-Building Tips from ENMU Counseling and Career Services

Wendy Gillman, ENMU's career outreach counselor, discusses the resources provided by Counseling and Career Services and offers advice on how to prepare for the professional world.Wendy Gillman Are yo... read more..

29 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Broadcast Journalism Student's Goal is to be a NASCAR Broadcaster

Zach Chadwick, who is majoring in communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism at Eastern New Mexico University, plans to have his own tv show one day.Zach Chadwick, who is majoring in commu... read more..

Ellis Marsalis and Dr. Richard Andrew Schwartz

29 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Releases Album Featuring Jazz Legend Ellis Marsalis

Grammy Award® considered saxophonist and songwriter Dr. Richard Andrew Schwartz, an associate professor of music at Eastern New Mexico University, recently released his new album "Song for My Mother."... read more..

22 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Childhood Education Major Hopes to Shape the Future as a Teacher

Hope Evans, who is majoring in childhood education with a minor in theatre at ENMU, discovered her love of teaching at a young age.Hope Evans, who is majoring in childhood education with a minor in th... read more..

17 Apr

General

Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Chancellor Resigns, ENMU-Portales Vice President Named Interim

The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents announced today that ENMU System Chancellor Dr. Jeff Elwell is resigning , effective April 24, 2020.The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regent... read more..

15 Apr

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Vice President of the ENMU Student Association of Social Workers Discusses Volunteering and Career Goals

Jordyn Peralta, a senior at Eastern New Mexico University, chose to become a social work major because she has "always had a passion for helping people." In February, Cece Torres, Hope Evans, Connor S... read more..

08 Apr

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student-Athlete Aspires to Become CFO

Jon DeLaMare hopes to have a career as a financial analyst, adding, "I would love for my career to eventually lead me to a CFO position, preferably with something to do with sports."Braden "Jon" DeLaM... read more..