Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

04 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU CDIS Student Presents Research at Two Conferences

Hannah Floyd, a graduate student studying communicative disorders at Eastern New Mexico University, presented her research at the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference from April 18-21 Nashvi... read more..

Top Row L-R: NiCole Ryan (senior), Sarena Garcia (junior), Rebecca Cobos (alumna), Victoria Holt (senior), Eden Borunda (senior), Micah Terry (junior), Alexis Lucero (senior), Laura Olivas (senior), Paul Gallegos (alumnus) Bottom Row L-R: Tyleen Caffrey (instructor of social work), Edith Cope (junior), Janice Martinez (alumna), Marla Duke (senior), Mariah Walters (senior), Carolyn Tollett (instructor of social work)

04 May

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Social Work Students Attend NASW-NM Conference

Students and faculty from the ENMU Social Work Program attended the 38th Annual New Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Conference from March 27-29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.... read more..

04 May

Success Spotlight

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CDIS Graduate Student Pursues Speech-Language Pathology Career to Help 'As Many People As I Can'

"I hope my legacy will be to change the career of speech pathology for the better. I want to help as many people as I can," says Greg Code.Gregory "Greg" Code, a graduate student studying communicativ read more..

04 May

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Wants to Show People the Power of Music

"I hope to touch the hearts of people and show that music has the power to change the world," says Devin DeVargas.Devin DeVargas, a junior at Eastern New Mexico University studying vocal performance, read more..

Dr. Beatriz Pacheco with her husband, Gilbert, and her son, Diego.

02 May

Alumni Success

Wendel Sloan

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Greyhound Grad Wins Award for Educational Leadership

Dr. Beatriz Pacheco, who received a 1989 B.A. in English and a 2009 M.A. in English from Eastern New Mexico University, recently received the Dr. Mary Angela Schaunessey Leadership Education Award fro... read more..

The day Greyhound Grad Deanna Kincheloe Delgado was inducted into the Order of Omega at McNeese State University.

02 May

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Uses Leadership Skills from ENMU as Event Coordinator for McNeese State University

"I believe the work that student affairs professionals do is critical for college students," says Deanna Kincheloe Delgado. "There are so many opportunities available to students through their univers read more..

Some of the Society of American Archaeology Annual Meeting attendees: Jesse Tune, Dr. Heather Smith and Christine Gilbertson. (Photo by Dr. Heather Smith)

02 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology Members Present Research at Society of American Archaeology Annual Meeting

Attendees of the Society of American Archaeology Annual Meeting presented their posters and attended sessions in Albuquerque.Students, faculty, staff and alumni from the Eastern New Mexico University ... read more..

02 May

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Plans to Help Foster Children through Music Therapy

Angela Rudd wants to "help foster children, just as music helped me growing up. I would like to create a program that allows for a safe haven, where these children learn and develop their passions thr... read more..

02 May

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Discusses Future Career as a Band Director

Andres Labastida hopes to "achieve giving a positive experience for my future students when they are involved with the bands and music in general. It was the bond in my public-school ensembles and the... read more..

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 movie and books

02 May

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Reading the Book vs. Watching the Movie: ENMU Students and Staff Share Their Opinions

ENMU students and staff discuss their media preferences.Have you ever read a really awesome book and then watched the movie and it was not what you had expected it to be? Or have you seen a movie and ... read more..

25 Apr

Events

Desiree Cooper

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Golden Student Success Center Opens on August 28

Prepare for the GSSC's grand opening, happening this fall.The Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) at Eastern New Mexico University will have its grand opening on Aug. 28. The state-of-the-art buildin... read more..

25 Apr

Eastern Experience

Adam

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ENMU Students Share What They Love about Their On-Campus Jobs

ENMU students discuss their jobs. Eastern New Mexico University's on-campus student jobs provide students with opportunities to develop new skills and prepare them for their future careers. Here ... read more..

25 Apr

Alumni Success

Wendel Sloan

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Greyhound Grad Discusses Love of Acting

"The best part of theatre acting for me is hearing the audience responding to the show. Knowing they are invested in the story is the best feeling for me," says Amy Carter.Amy Carter, who received a b read more..

25 Apr

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Wants to Teach Special Education Music Classes

"I think giving students with disabilities a chance to make and feel music is the most important thing," says Herman Montoya III.Herman Montoya III, a junior at Eastern New Mexico University, is doubl read more..

25 Apr

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Hopes to Make the World a Better Place with Career in Chemistry

David Arellano chose to pursue a degree in chemistry because he has "always understood it. As I continued studying chemistry, none of the concepts seemed to be strange or alien; everything seemed to m... read more..

19 Apr

Eastern Experience

Adam

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4 Ways to Treat Yo Self in College

Carley Graham, an ENMU student, shares how to step away from stress and focus on yourself during college.At this time in the semester, I feel like it is really easy for school, work and other obligati... read more..

19 Apr

Alumni Success

Adam

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Greyhound Grad Works as Event Coordinator for Microsoft

Doreen Chavez uses the skills from her position as director of Hispanic Affairs at ENMU in her new role as event coordinator for Microsoft.Greyhound Grad Doreen Chavez, who was the director of Hispani... read more..

19 Apr

Success Spotlight

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From Sri Lanka to Portales: Graduate Student Discusses Journey to ENMU

Jayamini Madumali Mudugamuwa Hewage, a graduate chemistry student at Eastern New Mexico University, was born in Kadawatha, Sri Lanka and came to the states to further her education.Jayamini Madumali M... read more..

19 Apr

Success Spotlight

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Graduate Student Follows Family Tradition of Attending ENMU

Jennifer Baros has had several family members attend ENMU.Jennifer "Jen" Baros is a student pursuing her master's degree in English with a concentration in creative writing at Eastern New Mexico Unive... read more..

19 Apr

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Professor Discusses Research Projects in Aquatic and Marine Biology

Dr. Jesse Filbrun discusses his research projects in aquatic and marine ecology.Dr. Jesse Filbrun, an assistant professor of aquatic ecology at Eastern New Mexico University, is currently involved in ... read more..

19 Apr

General

Desiree Cooper

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Director of Athletic Communications Reflects on 12 Years at ENMU

Adam Pitterman shares his favorite thing about being a director of athletic communications at ENMU and discusses his upcoming journey to become a mental health counselor.Adam Pitterman started his rol... read more..

A photo of the Administration Building from ENMU Special Collections.

19 Apr

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 4)

Learn about ENMU history with this summary of chapter three 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..

11 Apr

Alumni Success

Webmaster

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Greyhound Grad Runs Social Media for Startup Company

"My current position is exposing me to marketing and working with social media promotions," explains Carla Ruiz, who is the social media coordinator for livthecity. Carla Ruiz, who graduated from E read more..

11 Apr

Eastern Experience

Adam

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10 Perks of Being a Greyhound

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares why it is great to be a Greyhound.Being a Greyhound comes with a lot of benefits, from a free gym membership to discounts at local businesses. Here are some of m... read more..

Top row, L-R: Thomas Fisher, Lindsey Bartlett, Zane Burden, Devin DeVargas, Bottom row, L-R: Juan Espino, Lauren Hutchison, Dalia Melendez, Annabelle Rangel

11 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Music Students Perform at Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference

Mrs. Kayla Paulk, instructor of music, and ENMU students Zane Burton and Dalia Melendez discuss their experiences at the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference.Eight music stude... read more..

11 Apr

Success Spotlight

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Journalism Major Dreams of Becoming an Editor

"I really enjoy hearing people's stories and getting to share them with others through my writing," says Jessica Daugherty.Jessica Daugherty, a senior majoring in communication with an emphasis in jou read more..

11 Apr

Success Spotlight

Adam

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Agricultural Business Major Has Planned on Attending ENMU since Childhood

"I can remember when I was a third grader just knowing I would someday be a Greyhound," says Zac Newberry, an ENMU student. Zachery "Zac" Newberry, a sophomore studying agricultural business at Eas read more..

11 Apr

General

Wendel Sloan

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Retired ENMU Printing Services Director Teaches Taekwon-Do

Steve Blakely was promoted to 8th Degree black belt by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) in December 2017 and is only the tenth person in the United States to receive this rank in the ITF.... read more..

05 Apr

Eastern Experience

Adam

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My Eastern Experience: Moving From California to Portales

Alyssa Chapman, a graduate student at ENMU, shares how moving from California to attend Eastern was "one of the best decisions" she has ever made.If you are like me, Portales, New Mexico, is not where... read more..

What would you say to your freshman self? Patricia Duran, a graduate student at ENMU, shares her advice.

04 Apr

Eastern Experience

Adam

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3 Things I'd Tell My Freshman Self

Patricia Duran, a graduate student at ENMU, looks back on her college years and gives her freshman self some advice.1. Don't be afraid to laugh a little bit more and to look like a fool. I came to co... read more..