Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

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..

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy and Dr. Manuel Varela (Photo by Jonathan Elkins)

30 Oct

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Professors Publish Book About Amazing Microbiologists

Two professors from Eastern New Mexico University, Drs. Manuel Varela and Michael Shaughnessy, have published a new book together about the remarkable lives and discoveries of scientific investigators... read more..

30 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Win Awards at NACA Conference

Two graphic designers in the ENMU Office of Campus Life, Katherine Perelas and Ashley Parker, received awards for their work: the "2019 Medium School Outstanding Student Designed Apparel Award" and th... read more..

23 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Pursues a Fulfilling Career as a Medical Social Worker

"I hope to become a medical social worker and work alongside healthcare professionals to help individuals and families in their time of need. I want to work in a challenging yet rewarding field," says read more..

23 Oct

General

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ENMU Tracking Clerk Hopes to Educate Students on Financial Aid

"During my time as a student at Eastern New Mexico University, the Financial Aid Office was extremely helpful. I went into education with the hope of helping students further their education, and, in read more..

23 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad, Assistant Professor at Indiana University Kokomo, Coordinates Service Learning for Students at Kokomo Domestic Violence Shelter and Bridges Outreach

"I am working on getting a book contract to publish my first research on women's experiences with being silenced and their storying of that, their resistance and resilience," says Dr. Cristina Romero- read more..

Kaitlyn Shim and Blake Ahrens (Photo by Shaylee Moon)

11 Oct

Events

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Royalty: Interview with the 2019 Homecoming Queen and King

Kaitlyn Shim, a criminal justice major with a minor in psychology and business, was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Blake Ahrens, who is majoring in forensic science with an emphasis in biology, receive... read more..

Jessica Sanders, center, talking with students.

11 Oct

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Meet the New Mexico Teacher of the Year

Jessica Sanders, the 2019 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, visited Eastern New Mexico University from Aug. 29-30.Jessica Sanders, the 2019 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, visited Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

11 Oct

Success Spotlight

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Graphic Design Major at ENMU Aims to Inspire With Art

"I love that I get a lot of help from my professors who gladly give their best advice. I also like learning from my friends or other students in my classes," says Rajamia "Jamie" Drain.Rajamia "Jamie" read more..

09 Oct

Success Spotlight

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Award-Winning Nursing Student Discusses Her Eastern Experience

"I decided to check out ENMU, and I was hooked," says Sabrina Daniel. "I made the best decision. I love knowing how applicable the classes and teaching is to my career choice." "Be prepared to give i read more..

09 Oct

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Chamber Singers Embark on Annual Fall Performance Tour

The Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Singers will embark on their annual fall performance tour on Sunday, Nov. 10, with a kick-off concert in Roswell, New Mexico at First Presbyterian Church at 4... read more..

09 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Serves as Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Initiatives at Indiana State University

"I am responsible for developing a culture of inclusion by providing leadership for campus efforts to enhance the campus community and advance an appreciation for diversity, in all its forms, as a str read more..

02 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Agriculture Education Major Plans to Cultivate a More Agriculturally-Literate World

Montana Hull, a senior at ENMU, plans to become a middle or high school agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor.Montana Hull, a senior at Eastern New Mexico University, plans to beco... read more..

(L-R) Aida Munoz, 2018-19 Hispanic Reina; Veronica Burrola, 2019-20 Hispanic Reina; Isaiah Mejia, 2019-20 Hispanic Rey; Jonathan Renteria, 2018-19 Hispanic Rey.

02 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the 2019-20 ENMU Hispanic Reina: Q&A with Veronica Burrola

"Being Reina means being able to represent Hispanic culture as something more than just myself," says Veronica Burrola. "It puts me in a position in which when I share my story and my own culture, I a read more..

25 Sep

Eastern Experience

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Easy Snacks to Make in the Dorms

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares her favorite snack recipes. Having midnight cravings? We've all been there. It is always a good idea to have snacks to keep you going during studying and homew... read more..

25 Sep

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Psychology and Sociology Double Major Plans to Help At-Risk Children and Teens

"I chose this field of study is because I love kids and I want to make an impact in their lives," says Abigail "Abi" Hope Turley. "I would like to be an organizational psychologist to use psychologica read more..

25 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Executive Director of Educator Quality for Clovis Municipal Schools

"I love, love, love helping other people be successful, and I want them to feel successful about their own professional role as educational leaders," says Dr. Shelly Norris.Dr. Shelly Norris recently read more..

First Row (L-R): Donald Bonner, Dr. Jacob and Mrs. Janie Moberly, Karen Salb. Second Row (L-R): Dr. Lawrence Minks, Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, Mr. Rodney W. Wright.

25 Sep

Events

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The ENMU Foundation, ENMU Alumni Association and ENMU College of Education Awards to be Presented at Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 28

Recipients are Wienerschnitzel for Business of the Year, Dr. Gay Su Pinnell for Philanthropist of the Year, and Dr. Jacob and Mrs. Janie Moberly for Volunteers of the Year. For the Alumni Association ... read more..

Laramie Mahan, pictured fifth from the left, with students from New Mexico and Tennessee at the Valles Caldera.

25 Sep

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Explores New Mexico and Tennessee in Student Wildlands Adventure Program

Laramie Mahan, a senior majoring in wildlife and fisheries science, participated in the Student Wildlands Adventure Program for two summers.Laramie Mahan, a senior at Eastern New Mexico University, pa... read more..

18 Sep

Eastern Experience

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New Mexico Adventures: Exploring the Outdoors (Part Two)

Explore New Mexico with this series of must-see destinations from Dillon Korte, an ENMU student. Welcome back to the New Mexico Adventures series of blogs. Before we get into this blog's particula... read more..

18 Sep

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Plans to Help Children as an Adoption Center Agent

"I hope to enhance the lives of the clients I encounter, and I love children, so I believe that I can be a positive force for children in need," says Briana Beaudoin, a social work major at ENMU.Brian read more..

18 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Public Relations Coordinator Enjoys Her Experience as an Online Student at ENMU

Laura Werbner, an online student in Farmington, New Mexico, is pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication from ENMU.Laura Werbner, an online student in Farmington, New Mexico, is pursuing a Master of ... read more..

10 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Helps Rural Business Thrive as USDA Business and Cooperatives Program Director

Ray Melton oversees a multitude of programs and grants that strengthen rural areas, including development grants for the startup or expansion of small and emerging private businesses and non-profits.R... read more..

Students with computers and water bottle.

10 Sep

Eastern Experience

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10 Items to Invest in for College

Looking to make a wise investment? Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares which items are must-haves for college life.Buying supplies for college can be overwhelming. What should you buy? What shouldn'... read more..

10 Sep

Success Spotlight

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International Student Finds Success at ENMU

"I really like the Greyhound family. We are a fairly small school which gives us a sense of unity," says Ivar Moinat, who is from the Netherlands."I choose my field of study because I am interested in read more..

04 Sep

Eastern Experience

Adam

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New Mexico Adventures: Exploring the Outdoors (Part One)

Explore New Mexico with this series of must-see destinations from Dillon Korte, an ENMU student. Let me describe something to you: You're surrounded by trees. The open air sings with the quiet dig... read more..

04 Sep

Success Spotlight

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Journalism Student Found Her Passion for Writing at ENMU

"I wasn't much of a writer before I came to Eastern, but with the encouragement of some of my communication professors, I was able to get out of my comfort zone and began to love writing," says Nicole read more..

04 Sep

Academic Highlights

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Meet the New College of Business Dean: Q&A with Dr. Herb Snyder

"I always envision a business school as looking outward and being heavily involved with the business community as well as educating students," says Dr. Herbert "Herb" Snyder. "I would like to see stro read more..

28 Aug

Eastern Experience

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New Mexico Adventures: Do's and Don'ts of Camping

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, kicks off his 'New Mexico Adventures' series by sharing camping advice and providing resources for further information. Welcome back, Greyhounds! I want to start this... read more..