Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

17 Jul

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Selected as Hobbs City Attorney

Efren Cortez, who received his bachelor's degree at ENMU, is the new City Attorney for Hobbs, New Mexico.Efren Cortez, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico, and a graduate of Hobbs High School, Eastern New M... read more..

11 Jul

General

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New Sports Information Director Looks to Expand Online Presence of ENMU Athletics

"My biggest goal for my position is having a better online presence," said Will McLaughlin. "So many fans today and college students are attracted to the digital medium with social media. It's a great read more..

ENMU students in London. Left to Right: Karina Dozal, Nicholas Vaughn, Courtney Thatcher, Christopher Leap, William Powell, Morgen Nations, Breanna Smith and Chloe Barrick in front of the House of Parliament and Big Ben in London.

11 Jul

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Visit France, England and Belgium for Global Business Course

Students taking ENMU's "Global Business" class were given the opportunity to put their coursework into action by visiting business leaders in France, England and Belgium. Chloe, Breanna and Karina in ... read more..

11 Jul

Eastern Experience

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How to Choose a Career

Carley Graham, a graduate student at ENMU, discusses how to create a career path during college.After you graduate high school, friends and family always ask the unavoidable question: "So what's next?... read more..

Dr. Donald C. Moyer, the third president of ENMU, with Dr. Floyd Golden, president emeritus.

11 Jul

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 8)

Learn about ENMU history with this summary of chapter seven of "The Golden Years: 1928-1960," by Dr. Floyd Golden."The Golden Years: 1928-1960," authored by Dr. Floyd Golden, the late second president... read more..

03 Jul

General

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ENMU Earns 2018-19 Military Friendly® Gold School Designation

ENMU was one of 10 schools in the Small Public category to receive the Gold designation.Eastern New Mexico University has earned the 2018-19 Military Friendly® Gold School designation. Institutions e... read more..

27 Jun

Success Spotlight

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International Student Experiences American Culture at ENMU

Garaine Oroz Motoso traveled from her home in San Sebastian, Spain, to immerse herself in American culture at Eastern New Mexico University. Garaine with friends at Zurriola Beach in San Sebastian cit... read more..

27 Jun

Eastern Experience

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ENMU Student Shares 6 Tips on Applying to Grad School

Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, shares her advice on how to apply to graduate school.If you are like me, you may not have gotten into grad school upon your first try. My major requires a master's deg... read more..

Dr. Floyd Golden with a cake celebrating the 25th anniversary of ENMU opening.

27 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 7)

Learn about ENMU history with this summary of chapter six of "The Golden Years: 1928-1960," by Dr. Floyd Golden."The Golden Years: 1928-1960," authored by Dr. Floyd Golden, the late second president o... read more..

20 Jun

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Wants to Help Students Prepare for the Future in New Role as an ENMU Advisor

Chris Salazar was drawn to becoming an advisor at ENMU due to his love of helping people. Christopher "Chris" Salazar became an advisor at Eastern New Mexico University after receiving his bachelor's... read more..

20 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Uses Graphic Design Skills in Marketing Position for ENMU Dining

"I see myself as somewhat of a brand manager for ENMU Dining Services. I work with all of the other Sodexo managers to make sure we are giving our customers quality service at all times while maintain read more..

20 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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Retired Professor Combatting Teen Suicides with 'Saying Hello to Goodbye' Play

Dr. Jim Lee, the co-founder of Project Sunrise, wrote a play to combat teen suicides.Dr. Jim Lee, a retired Eastern New Mexico University communication professor, is using his own experiences with sui... read more..

Carley Graham, a graduate student at ENMU, discusses her experience studying abroad. In this photo, she visited Rothenburg, Germany.

20 Jun

Eastern Experience

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Why You Should Study Abroad: My Experience

Carley Graham, a graduate student at ENMU, discusses her experience studying abroad.My experience studying abroad is one of my favorite subjects to talk about with my fellow students and friends. Duri... read more..

13 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named to Albuquerque Business First's 40 Under Forty List for 2018

Jake Sena, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from ENMU in 2004, was named to Albuquerque Business First's 40 Under Forty list for 2018 for his work as a procurement manager at Sandia... read more..

13 Jun

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Trumpet Player Wants to Become a University Band Director

"When I set foot in Buchanan Hall, it reminds me not just who I am now, but who I will be later on in the future: Dr. Burke the director of bands," said Luis Burke.Luis Burke, an Eastern New Mexico Un read more..

13 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 6)

Learn about ENMU history with this summary of chapter five of "The Golden Years: 1928-1960," by Dr. Floyd Golden."The Golden Years: 1928-1960," authored by Dr. Floyd Golden, the late second president ... read more..

Carley Graham, an ENMU student, discusses one of her favorite travel spots: Ruidoso, New Mexico.

13 Jun

Eastern Experience

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Places to Visit This Summer: Ruidoso, New Mexico

Carley Graham, an ENMU student, discusses one of her favorite travel spots: Ruidoso, New Mexico.If you are from New Mexico, you have probably heard of Ruidoso. It is a popular skiing town that feels l... read more..

Carley Graham, an ENMU student, shares her tips on how to make the most of the summer semester.

06 Jun

Eastern Experience

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10 Ways to Stay Motivated through Summer School

Carley Graham, an ENMU student, shares her tips on how to make the most of the summer semester.Summer school. Where it seems everyone is out sitting by the pool, and you're headed to class or studying... read more..

06 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Educates Public on Gila Trout Recovery Efforts through ENMU Collaboration

Greyhound Grad Daniel Gallegos recently returned to Eastern New Mexico University to launch a collaboration between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Mora National Fish Hatchery and ENMU's D... read more..

A memorial plaque in the Administration Building for 31 students who gave their all for the country during World War II.

06 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 5)

Learn about ENMU history with this summary of chapter four of "The Golden Years: 1928-1960," by Dr. Floyd Golden."The Golden Years: 1928-1960," authored by Dr. Floyd Golden, the late second president ... read more..

30 May

Eastern Experience

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The Importance of Sleep for College Students

Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, discusses the importance of getting enough sleep while attending college.As college students, we are all pretty guilty of neglecting sleep. That could mean just not qu... read more..

30 May

General

Wendel Sloan

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Retired ENMU Professor Discusses Dust Bowl and Water Conservation

Dr. Robert Taylor, a retired ENMU biology professor, shares his thoughts on water conservation in the Portales area.On May 24, 1989, the Portales News-Tribune ran an article by the ENMU Director of Me... read more..

30 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Named Broadcast Education Association District 5 Representative for New Mexico

Dr. Darrell Roe looks forward to "representing ENMU and higher education in the field of broadcast communication for the state of New Mexico."Dr. Darrell Roe, assistant professor of communication at E... read more..

23 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Receives NM EPSCoR Mentoring Award

Dr. Juchao Yan discusses what being a mentor means to him. Dr. Juchao Yan, professor of chemistry at Eastern New Mexico University, received the 2018 New Mexico Established Program to Stimulate Com... read more..

Dr. Chelsea Starr (Photo by Tony Bullocks)

23 May

General

Wendel Sloan

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Starring in Her Own Life: Get to Know Dr. Chelsea Starr

Dr. Chelsea Starr, assistant professor of sociology at ENMU, played in California rock bands in the 1990s. You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Chelsea Starr, assistant professor of sociology a... read more..

23 May

Eastern Experience

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3 Secrets to Getting a Job after Graduation

Greyhound Grad Patricia Duran discusses how to get your dream job after you graduate.Accepting your first job position in the adult world of employment is probably the best feeling in the world for tw... read more..

(L-R): William Coburn, Greg Code and James Lovell discuss being a male in the CDIS field with Alyssa Chapman, a Communicative Disorders graduate student.¬

23 May

Eastern Experience

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ENMU Students Discuss Gender in the Speech-Language Pathology Field

Alyssa Chapman, a CDIS graduate student, discusses gender in the field of speech-language pathology with her male classmates.The field of speech-language pathology (SLP) is one largely dominated by wo... read more..

17 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Music Students Win Awards at Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival

Students from the ENMU Department of Music competed in the Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from April 20-22.Students from the Eastern New Mexico University Department of M... read more..

17 May

General

Wendel Sloan

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Professor's Life Reflected in Emotions of His Piano Playing

Dr. John Olsen discusses his life and why he enjoys teaching at ENMU.Dr. John Olsen, professor of music and former interim dean of the College of Fine Arts at Eastern New Mexico University, says that ... read more..

17 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Interim Director of Choirs Named President-Elect of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association

Ken Miller has been a member of NMACDA for 14 years and a member of ACDA since 1981.Kenneth "Ken" Miller, who served as interim director of choirs at Eastern New Mexico University for the spring 2018 ... read more..