Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

ENMU Chancellor Dr. Jeff Elwell, ENMU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Todd Christensen the Director of the New Mexico Film Office, Dr. Neil Rutland the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking, Portales Mayor Ron Jackson and Senator Stuart Ingle.

22 Jan

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Digital Filmmaking Program Receives $17,000 Donation

"We are immensely pleased to be receiving this donation from NBCUniversal through the New Mexico Film Office Give Back Program," says Neil Rutland, chair of the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmm read more..

22 Jan

Alumni Success

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ENMU Graduate, Award-Winning Author Discusses 20 Years of Writing

RobRoy McCandless, who received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Eastern New Mexico University in 1996, has been a writer for over 20 years and published his fourth novel, "The Clock... read more..

18 Dec

Alumni Success

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Once a Greyhound, Always a Greyhound: Alumnus Joins ENMU Foundation as Public Relations and Design Associate

"ENMU has always been viewed as ‘the friendly university.' The alumni, students, staff and faculty have always viewed Eastern as one big family," says Todd Fuqua.Todd Fuqua is the public relations and read more..

18 Dec

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Elementary Education Major Hopes to Share Passion for Teaching

"Eastern was simply the perfect place for me. With its welcoming sense of community to the close kinships, ever since I took the school tour, I knew it was going to be my home," said Kinnley Davis.Kin read more..

18 Dec

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student's Love for Discovery Ties into Interest in Criminal Justice

"I find it interesting to have the knowledge to help figure out things that are unknown to others, such as things in a crime scene," says Heather Murray.Heather Murray is a criminal justice major at E read more..

18 Dec

General

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Assistant Professor of Management Acclaims ENMU's Focus on Student Success

"I was attracted to my position at Eastern because of the focus on overall student success, as well as the combination of traditional teaching and modern technology to provide students with a unique l read more..

Kaniya Sandoval with Presentation Poster

18 Dec

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Students Give Presentations at Entomological Conference in St. Louis

Three Eastern New Mexico University students traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the annual Entomological Society of America conference from Nov. 17-20. With over 3,600 attendees, the conferenc... read more..

18 Dec

General

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United Way Campaign and Outreach Associate Uses Social Media to Make a Difference in the Lives of Local Women

Kaylee Vineyard, who attended Eastern New Mexico University from 2011-2013, recently became the campaign and outreach associate for the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Kaylee Vineyard, who attended... read more..

11 Dec

Eastern Experience

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Maximizing Your Student Resources at ENMU

Make the most of your resources with these tips from Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student.ENMU: beautiful campus, friendly students and affordable tuition. These attributes likely drew you to choose Eastern ... read more..

11 Dec

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Biology Student Strives to Become a Surgeon

"When choosing a college, I visited ENMU's campus, and that's what sold me. The campus was beautiful and just the right size," says Morgan Juarez.Morgan Juarez is a freshman at Eastern New Mexico Univ read more..

Standing with Dr. Jeff Elwell are student awardees (left to right) Carson Mills, Ryan Boddy, Ryan Hernandez, [Dr. Elwell], Grace Mesarchik, Lacey Harrell and Jorge Aldavaz. Not pictured are Jade Bennett, Sergio Flores, Allen Hank, Chelsea Hatfield, Logan Lingar, Lilianna Mauldin, Samantha Molina, Oliver Puckett and Derek Warner.

11 Dec

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Top-Scoring Freshmen Recognized

The fifteen top-scoring ENMU freshmen in a nationally-normed test of general knowledge were recognized this fall by President Dr. Jeff Elwell, who commended them for the academic performance.The fifte... read more..

Dr. Corey Cole, Brandon Smith, Hannah Morgan, Dr. Debra Stone, Jennifer Ervin, Maijah Mathis, and Yacaranday De La Torre

11 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Take Third Place at New Mexico Business Ethics Case Competition

Jennifer Ervin, Hannah Morgan, Brandon Smith, Maijah Mathis and Yacaranday "Jackie" DeLaTorre competed against five other New Mexico Schools and were given four hours to read through an ethics case an... read more..

11 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Promise Scholarship Helps Future Teachers Attend College

The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Promise scholarship provides a unique financial opportunity for undergraduate students who pledge their service to help reduce New Mexico's teacher vacancie... read more..

02 Dec

Eastern Experience

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20 Technology Tips for Students

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, gives her favorite tech tips.I have been a student for 18 out of my 21 years of life, yet I have still not learned how to utilize all of my resources. When using your co... read more..

02 Dec

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Secondary Education Student Has a Love for English

"I want to be in the middle school classroom, bringing alive the world of literature and English in the same way my teachers have done for me," says Lucy Martinez."I want to be in the middle school cl read more..

ENMU students and faculty at the New Mexico Academy of Science Research Symposium.

02 Dec

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Students Receive Awards at NMAS Research Symposium

Three students from Eastern New Mexico University received awards at the New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) Research Symposium in Albuquerque on Nov. 2. Three students from Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

20 Nov

Eastern Experience

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Easy Ways to Kick Your Ramen Up a Notch

Jonathan Elkins, an ENMU student, shares tips on ways to ramp up your ramen recipes.Eating ramen is something that unites nearly every college student at one point or another. A common mistake is thin... read more..

20 Nov

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Leads University of California National Laboratories

Dr. Craig Leasure, who received his master's degree in chemistry from Eastern New Mexico University in 1982, started his role as vice president of the Office of the National Laboratories (UNCL) at the... read more..

20 Nov

Success Spotlight

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Forensic Science Major at ENMU Plans to Become Patrol Officer

Reyna Ibarra is a forensic science major with a minor in criminal justice at Eastern New Mexico University. Reyna Ibarra is a forensic science major with a minor in criminal justice at Eastern Ne... read more..

20 Nov

General

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ENMU Professor Shares Her Passion for Early Childhood Education with Future Teachers

"I am very passionate about early childhood education because I believe every child needs a solid education and care foundation to be successful in life," says Dr. Tsitsi Nyabando, assistant professor read more..

20 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Aims to Have a Career Creating Memorable Music for Movies

Jordan Alexander is a student at Eastern New Mexico University, majoring in broadcast production with a minor in music technology. With this degree plan, he aspires to become a music producer in the e... read more..

(L-R) Raquel Valenzuela, Darby Kaitlin Cavanaugh and Alexandra Sena at the College of New Mexico, where they performed for an

13 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Perform at Valencia County Theatre Festival

Eastern New Mexico University's theatrical production "On the Verge" was taken to the College of New Mexico and the Valencia County Theatre Festival, held at Valencia High School, from Oct. 10-11.East... read more..

13 Nov

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Introduces ENMU to a New Generation of Students

"I am proud of being raised and educated in New Mexico. Some of my fondest memories are of my days at Eastern New Mexico University. I am proud of being a graduate of ENMU," says Ty Smith.Greyhound Gr read more..

13 Nov

Eastern Experience

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How to Take Great Notes in College

Write this down: Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, gives advice on how to make the most of your note taking skills. The art of taking notes sounds simple enough, yet most college students don't unders... read more..

13 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Pre-Med Major is a Second-Generation Greyhound

"I hope to influence others' lives in a positive way. Hopefully, the career path I eventually pursue will allow me to fulfill my purpose, which I know is to improve the lives of others," says Eulalia read more..

05 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Elementary Education Major Aspires to Impact the Lives of Students

"I've always had a love of helping others, children and learning. I figured being an elementary school teacher was the best way to combine those three," says Rachael Jimenez."I've always had a love of read more..

05 Nov

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Assistant Professor of Clarinet at ENMU is Passionate about Teaching Students

"I love my job because I get to hear the improvements and progress that the students regularly make. I love that my colleagues are willing to make music together and bounce ideas off of each other," s read more..

05 Nov

General

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New ENMU International Advisor Assists Greyhounds Around the World

Dr. Mei Reeder, the new international advisor and recruiter for the Office of International Programs, is looking to expand ENMU's global presence.Eastern New Mexico University has Greyhounds across th... read more..

30 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Physical Education Student Plans for Career as a Personal Trainer

"My favorite place at ENMU is the arena and the Max Pac because I like to play basketball and workout with friends," says Iziah Hall, who plays on football, basketball and softball intramural teams on read more..

30 Oct

Eastern Experience

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Apps that Every College Student Needs

Looking to create a budget or learn a new language? There's an app for that! Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares some of her favorites.Mint Having good money management practices while going to col... read more..