Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

08 May

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Aspires to Become a Writer to Spread Mental Health Awareness

"I have a passion for creative writing, and I want to have a deeper understanding of mental illness to spread awareness in the Hispanic Community," says Rebeca Rojas.Rebeca Rojas is a student at Easte read more..

Students working with Dr. Mark Viner during the Consortium for North American Higher Education Faculty Exchange Program

08 May

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Professors Participate in CONAHEC Faculty Exchange Program

ENMU faculty members Dr. Mark Viner, assistant professor of educational technology, and Jessica Gerlach, assistant professor of art in graphic design, recently participated in the Consortium for North... read more..

08 May

Events

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ENMU Hosting Spring Commencement Convocation on May 11

There are 795 candidates for graduation at Eastern New Mexico University's Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 11, in Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena in Portales. There are 795 candidates f... read more..

02 May

Events

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ENMU Honoring Distinguished Emeritus Faculty on May 6

This year's eight Distinguished Faculty Emeriti recipients are Mr. Dudley Cash, Mr. Loran Crowder (posthumously), Dr. Kathy Roler Durand, Dr. Jerry Everhart, Dr. Gerald. A. Gies, Dr. Marvin M. F. Lutn... read more..

01 May

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Graduate Student Passes the Certified Management Accountant Exam

"I am overwhelmed with excitement to have passed the exam. This should give me a huge boost in my career and demonstrate to colleagues that I have a unique set of skills," says Nicholas "Nick" Spotans read more..

01 May

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Named Wagoner Middle School Teacher of the Year

"It is a huge honor to have my colleagues nominate me for WMS Teacher of the Year," said Mrs. Megan Wybrant, a sixth-grade math teacher.Greyhound Grad Megan Wybrant was recently named Teacher of the Y read more..

01 May

Eastern Experience

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A Trip to the ENMU-seums: Dr. Antonio "Tony" Gennaro Natural History Museum and Miles Mineral Museum

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, discusses his experience going through two on-campus museums.I recently visited the Dr. Antonio "Tony" Gennaro Natural History Museum and Miles Mineral Museum, both of w... read more..

01 May

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Graphic Design and Marketing Double Major Eager for the Possibilities in Her Fields of Study

Kathy Perelas chose to attend ENMU because "it's known to have a great art department, has smaller class sizes than other universities, is close to home, affordable and has many other degree programs ... read more..

24 Apr

Eastern Experience

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How to Make the Most of Your Summer

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares five summer activities.Classes are wrapping up, finals will be over in no time and I can almost feel the summer sunshine on my face. As college students, we have ... read more..

24 Apr

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Criminal Justice Major Pursues a Career as an Investigator

"I have always been fascinated with documentaries about crimes which gave me the interest of wanting to be a detective or investigator for crime scenes," says Kaitlyn Shim.Kaitlyn Shim is a student at read more..

24 Apr

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Executive Director of Mesa Historical Museum, Gives Presentation on Origins of Katsinam Culture

"I received excellent instruction [at ENMU] in many aspects of archaeology and anthropology while acquiring a firm background in research, a very essential tool in all aspects of museum work," says Le read more..

17 Apr

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Appreciates Professors in Wildlife and Fisheries Science Program

Michael Gregory says the professors at ENMU have helped him acquire an "immense amount of volunteering opportunities and experience.As a wildlife and fisheries science major at Eastern New Mexico Univ... read more..

17 Apr

Eastern Experience

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Great Horror Stories Available at the ENMU GSSC

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, shares his favorite short stories. In the spirit of writing about books, it's time to move on to short stories! They're like diet books; books lite; books, alpha bui... read more..

17 Apr

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Set to Start Medical School in July

Courtney Pitman, who graduated from ENMU in 2016, hopes to become the "best physician I can for my future patients." Courtney Pitman graduated summa cum laude from Eastern New Mexico University with ... read more..

10 Apr

Eastern Experience

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Great Books and Book Series to Curl Up in Bed with on a Lazy Afternoon

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, shares his recommended reading.Previously, I've talked about television shows you should watch, music you should listen to and upcoming movies you should watch. I want t... read more..

10 Apr

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Education Student Works as Head Distance Track Coach for Portales High School at Age 21

Kathryn "Kat" Kincheloe, the head distance track coach at Portales High School, is a senior at Eastern New Mexico University majoring in English with a secondary education licensure. Kathryn "Kat" Ki... read more..

(L-R) Marisa Luna, Maximilian Rodriguez, Joelle Strickland, Trenton Lee, Carol Torres and Mekayla Welch.

10 Apr

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Students and Faculty Serve as Judges at Educators Rising Conference

Faculty and teacher candidates from the ENMU College of Education and Technology attended the State Educators Rising Conference in Albuquerque from February 21-23.Faculty and teacher candidates from t... read more..

03 Apr

Eastern Experience

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Restaurants with Discounts for ENMU Students

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares some local locations that offer discounts for Greyhounds.There are so many advantages to being a student at Eastern New Mexico University: sleeping in and taking ... read more..

03 Apr

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Choral Music Education Major Eager to Guide Children through Music

Annabelle Rangel wants to be an elementary school music teacher after she completes her degree at Eastern. "I think children should be exposed to music at an early age," she says.Annabelle Rangel is p... read more..

03 Apr

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Biological Anthropology Major Wants to Work in Crime Scene Investigation

"I want to eventually work my way up to crime scene investigation and help give a voice to the deceased and help people get the justice or peace they so desperately deserve," says Jorge Ortiz.Jorge Or read more..

Dr. Zhiming Liu (first on left) with his undergraduate and graduate students working inside the ENMU Greenhouse.

03 Apr

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Professor Elected as Vice President of the New Mexico Academy of Science

Dr. Zhiming Liu, professor of molecular biology, discusses his role as the vice president of the New Mexico Academy of Science.Dr. Zhiming Liu, professor of molecular biology at Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

(L-R) MC, Tyleen Caffrey and the team: Regina Bouley Sweeten, Patrice Caldwell, Wendy Turner, Debra Koepp, Crystal Evaniuck, Edwina Gower, Cindy Gentry and Jennifer Smith.

03 Apr

General

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ENMU Women Win Battle of the Brains

The winning team, ENMU Women, from the inaugural Leadership Portales Battle of the Brains.The winning team, ENMU Women, from the inaugural Leadership Portales Battle of the Brains. It was a razor clos... read more..

27 Mar

Eastern Experience

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80's Trends to Flaunt to Your Friends

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, shares his favorite 80's trends."What do you mean it was almost 40 years ago?" Chances are you've heard at least one of your older relatives say this phrase after someon... read more..

27 Mar

General

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Student Organization Spotlight: Safe Ride

Safe Ride, a student organization at ENMU, was created in 2004 with the goal of giving students a safe, confidential and reliable ride home.Safe Ride, a student organization at Eastern New Mexico Univ... read more..

20 Mar

Eastern Experience

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The Best Ways to Relieve Stress

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, shares strategies to manage stress.Sometimes, people get overwhelmed. That's okay, and there's no reason to be ashamed of it. However, it can be easy to let your stress ... read more..

20 Mar

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Double Major Plans to Preserve Documents as a Historical Archivist

"With the new advances in technology that have been made, such as the digitization of archives, I hope that I can help preserve and provide history and historical context to the wider world and to kee read more..

20 Mar

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Communication Major Pursues a Career in Broadcast Journalism

"I would like to be a reporter, activist and spokesperson. I want to do something related to broadcasting that can be beneficial to the public. I want to learn as much as possible and use my knowledge read more..

20 Mar

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Professor Serves as Chair of Effort to Create a Memorial for the Apollo One Crew at Arlington National Cemetery

Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, discusses what helping create this memorial means to him and how the committee is preparing to present to Congress.Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of histor... read more..

14 Mar

Eastern Experience

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Upcoming Movies in 2019 That Should Excite You

Dillon Korte, an ENMU student, recommends five movies to see in theaters this year.Movies: the hottest ticket in town! It's what we all want to experience, if only for the sole experience of judging t... read more..

14 Mar

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Forensic Science Student Dreams of Becoming Pathologists' Assistant

"I chose to go into this field because it is always changing, you are never going to have two cases that are the same, and you get to help people during a traumatic situation which is one of the most read more..