Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

ENMU Dawg Days Counselors at 2024 Dawg Days

13 Sep

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Eastern New Mexico University Sees Largest Enrollment Growth Since 2011-12 school year

Eastern New Mexico University Sees Largest Enrollment Growth Since 2011-12 school year. Portales, NM – September 10, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data on Friday, Sept. 6... read more..

12 Sep

Alumni Success

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ENMU Graduate to Head Coach at Texas A&M Kingsville

Alumni Success Story - Michael Madrid Michael Madrid graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1998 with his bachelor’s in special education with a minor in history and physical education... read more..

11 Sep

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ENMU Renames Broadcast Center for Former Longtime Director of Broadcasting Duane W. Ryan

Eastern New Mexico University Renames Broadcast Center for Former Longtime Director of Broadcasting Duane W. Ryan Portales, NM –September 9, 2024–Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents anno... read more..

05 Sep

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ENMU's Runnels Gallery Presents "Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered" Exhibition

Eastern New Mexico University's Runnels Gallery Presents "Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered" Exhibition Portales, NM – September 3, 2024 – The Runnels Gall... read more..

ENMU Volleyball Team Members at Dawg Days

29 Aug

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ENMU Named Safest University in New Mexico for 2025

Eastern New Mexico University Named Safest University in New Mexico for 2025 Portales, NM–August 26, 2024– Niche.com, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families... read more..

ENMU art students painting in a classroom

28 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Arts Festival Headlined by Alumni

Eastern New Mexico University Announces Arts Festival Headlined by Alumni Portales, NM – August 26, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University and the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will host a... read more..

A large red and yellow bird made of drones over water (Drone Show Example)

27 Aug

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ENMU Announces Region First Ever Drone Show as Part of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

Eastern New Mexico University Announces Region First Ever Drone Show as Part of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration. Portales, NM – August 23, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University announced tod... read more..

23 Aug

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ENMU is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2025 Best Colleges Rankings Portales, NM – August 27, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University was recognized nati... read more..

22 Aug

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ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Announces 2024-25 Season Tickets

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking announced today their season ticket prices for their 2024-25 theatre performances. Portales, NM – August 19, 2024 – Th... read more..

15 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Kappa Sigma Chapter wins Founders Circle Award

Eastern New Mexico University's Kappa Sigma chapter has been awarded a founder's circle award as one of North America's top Kappa Sigma fraternity chapters. Portales, NM – Aug 15, 2024– Eastern New... read more..

06 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Move-in Day and Welcome Weekend Activities

Eastern New Mexico University has announced move-in day for students living on campus during the 2024-2025 academic year. ENMU has also planned several activities that will take place during the annua... read more..

02 Aug

Academic Highlights

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Eastern New Mexico University Awarded $490,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture

Eastern New Mexico University was awarded a $490,000 AGRI competitive grant by the United States Department of Agriculture. Portales, NM – August 2, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University was awarded... read more..

31 Jul

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Naming Decision for Stadium and Arena

The Steve Loy Family Foundation has chosen to rename the on-campus football stadium and basketball arena after their family foundation. ENMU's football stadium will be renamed the Steve Loy Family Fou... read more..

02 Jul

Academic Highlights

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Q&A with Dr. Manuel Varela

See the latest Q&A with Dr. Manuel Varela! Q: Tell me about your academic background and your past professional positions. A: I have a bachelor's in biochemistry from UNM (University of New M... read more..

02 Jul

Alumni Success

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ENMU Alum Makes a Difference as School Social Worker

Frances Fuller graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2012. Since graduating, Fuller has worked as a school social worker in Socorro, NM, for seven... read more..

25 Jun

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ENMU Receives Single Largest Gift in University History from the Loy Family

ENMU alumnus, former Greyhound Football captain, and ENMU Hall of Honors recipient Steve Loy and his family have agreed to donate $2.5 million to ENMU to support ENMU student-athletes and ENMU athleti... read more..

Students in Golden Student Success Center

11 Jun

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Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 awards during the 2024 award cycle by OnlineU.com

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 awards during the 2024 award cycle by OnlineU.com. Portales, NM – June 11, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 ... read more..

31 May

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, ENMU, and National Fitness Campaign Prioritize Health and Wellness for the Community

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University and National Fitness Campaign prioritize health and wellness for the Eastern New Mexico University community. State-of-the-Art O... read more..

30 May

Alumni Success

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Alumni Success - Ed Sandoval

Ed Sandoval is no stranger to the beautiful state of New Mexico. He has lived here for most of his life and is now one of the most well-known artists in New Mexico. Ed Sandoval is no stranger to th... read more..

30 May

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Alumni Success - Nate Williams

Nathan Williams graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1993 with his bachelor's in political science and history. Williams is the Deputy Director of Finance and Operations for the New Mexico ... read more..

30 May

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Alumni Success - Katie Cooper

Katie Cooper graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2004 with her bachelor's in elementary education. After graduating with her bachelor's, she got her master's degree in 2007 from ENMU in cr... read more..

30 May

Alumni Success

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Alumni Success - Priscilla Murray

Priscella Murray graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management. Murray currently works as a Contract Specialist for the U.S.... read more..

16 May

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Kevin Fite Appointed Eastern New Mexico University Director of Athletics

Kevin Fite will be the next director of athletics at Eastern New Mexico University. Fite comes to ENMU after serving as senior associate athletics director for compliance at Oklahoma State University.... read more..

07 May

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Graduating Class of 755 for Spring 2024 Commencement

Eastern New Mexico University welcomes graduates and their families to Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena on the Eastern New Mexico University campus on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. to celebrate their a... read more..

07 May

Alumni Success

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Steve Loy — Gratitude and Grit

If you ask Steve Loy (BS 74) to define his experience as an ENMU student, he'll refer to the "Two Gs," Gratitude and Grit. Steve Loy (35) chases down an opposing quarterback during the 1972 footbal... read more..

26 Apr

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Eastern New Mexico University and Local Music Venues Announce a Weekend of Live Music in Portales, NM

In conjunction with several local event venues, Eastern New Mexico University proudly announces a weekend of live music in and around Portales, New Mexico, April 24-27. Portales, NM – April 19, 202... read more..

19 Apr

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Eastern New Mexico University has Been Awarded a $60,855 Grant from NASA in Collaboration with the Wex Foundation

Eastern New Mexico University has been awarded a $60,855 Grant from NASA in collaboration with the Wex Foundation. Portales, NM – April 10, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University has been awarded a $... read more..

19 Apr

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Eastern New Mexico University Welcomes Alumnus and President of Sportfive Americas Steve Loy as a Guest Speaker for the Spring 2024 Commencement

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that the guest speaker for the spring 2024 commencement will be Steve Loy, the president of Sportfive Americas and a 1973 alumnus of Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

16 Apr

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Digitization of Silverpack Yearbooks

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that the Golden Library Archives has digitized the collection of all ENMU Silverpacks, the University yearbooks, dating from 1935-2008. Portales, NM – ... read more..

15 Apr

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Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Presents a Theatre Performance of Dearly Departed

ENMU's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present a theatre performance of Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones, a hilarious comedy about a funeral in the South. ... read more..