Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Mark your calendar for spring break! Carley Graham, an ENMU student, shares the best places to travel in New Mexico on a budget.

08 Mar

Eastern Experience

Adam

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4 Spring Break Destinations in New Mexico on a College Budget

An ENMU student shares the best places to travel in New Mexico on a budget.Spring break is right around the corner, and it's time to start making some plans for your days away from classwork and study... read more..

Get ready to hit the books and avoid stress! Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, shares how to make the most of your college experience.

08 Mar

Eastern Experience

Adam

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7 Ways to Succeed in College

Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, shares how to make the most of your college experience with as little stress as possible.Welcome to college! At this point, you have probably cried at least once tryin... read more..

08 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Golden Library Employee Pursues Master's Degree in Library Science

Debbie Lang is pursuing a master's degree in library science with an emphasis in special collections and archives at the University of North Texas (UNT).Debbie Lang, who works in Special Collections a... read more..

08 Mar

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Dreams of Traveling the World as Professional Opera Singer

Tymia Peterson strives to someday perform at the Royal Opera House in London or the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.Tymia Peterson has known she wanted to be a performer since age five. She is liv... read more..

ENMU students showing the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention (NSLDC) leaders how to do the Greyhound hand sign. (Top Row, L-R): ENMU students Kaitlyn Bigham and Annabel Jauregui and NSLDC coordinators Ayannah Johnson and Jose Luis Posos. (Bottom row, L-R): ENMU student Anna George and NSLDC Director Dr. Christopher C. Irving.

08 Mar

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Multicultural Affairs Members Attend National Student Leadership Diversity Convention

ENMU students discuss their experiences at the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention, a gathering focused on diversity and social justice. ENMU students meet a local street artist in New Or... read more..

08 Mar

General

Wendel Sloan

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Local Artist Has Sent Four Children to ENMU

Roosevelt County resident Gayle Walker never attended Eastern New Mexico University, but four of her five children have.Gayle with her husband, Bill. Roosevelt County resident Gayle Walker never atte... read more..

28 Feb

Success Spotlight

Adam

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Biology Student Enjoys Working with Wildlife

"To me, the idea of working with wildlife is not work at all. It is a hobby that is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and the places they inhabit," says Chris Wisneski.Chris Wisneski, a gradua read more..

28 Feb

General

Wendel Sloan

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Husband and Wife Team at ENMU Key to Each Other's Success

Drs. William "Bill" and Gillian Andersen discuss teaching at ENMU, their family, their hobbies and many other subjects.In the following interview with Drs. William "Bill" and Gillian Andersen, the hus... read more..

Attendees can find out about health benefits, education benefits, finding employment, pensions for wartime veterans, veterans groups and how to overcome the struggle to fit back in.

28 Feb

Events

Desiree Cooper

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Event Preview: Second Annual Veteran Resource Event on March 9

Attendees can find out about health benefits, education benefits, finding employment, pensions for wartime veterans, veterans groups and how to overcome the struggle to fit back in. You are invited t... read more..

Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, shares how to stay connected in a long-distance relationship during college.

28 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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6 Tips for Long-Distance Relationships During College

Alyssa Chapman, an ENMU student, shares how to stay connected in a long-distance relationship during college.You have gotten into college and are incredibly excited until you realize something: you wi... read more..

28 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Becomes ENMU Recruiter

Scott Wesselink discusses his Eastern Experience and goals for his position as an admissions recruiter.(L-R) Scott, Olympic Athlete Bryan Clay and Scott's teammate Colby Bagwell Scott Wesselink gradu... read more..

Greyhound Grad Austin Patterson, pictured here, recently started a t-shirt company called Ink Theory with his business partner, Austin Wade.

21 Feb

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Gives Back to ENMU with T-Shirt Company

Austin Patterson gave students the opportunity to design Greyhound gear during an ENMU basketball game.Fans at Eastern New Mexico University had the opportunity to design Greyhound gear on Saturday, F... read more..

Top row (L-R): Curtis Madsen, Austin Wilson, Cameron Madsen, Matt Creswell and Jeremiah Olivas. Bottom row (L-R): Kodi Waddell, Miranda Nelson, Keniya Sandoval and Korry Waldon.

21 Feb

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Fish and Wildlife Club Members Attend Wildlife Society Conference

ENMU students won awards and gave presentations at the New Mexico and Arizona Wildlife Society Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, from Feb. 1-3. Ten Eastern New Mexico University student members of th... read more..

21 Feb

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Graduate Student Attends Conference Focused on American Culture

Jessie Entwistle, a graduate student studying English literature, attended the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association's (SWPACA) 39th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from Feb. 7-... read more..

21 Feb

Success Spotlight

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Graduate Student Has a Love for Language and Writing

Kelly Craddock is pursuing a master's in English due to her passion for writing and teaching.Kelly Cradock, a graduate student pursuing her master's in English at Eastern New Mexico University, is set... read more..

Jones Adjei, an international student, gave a presentation on Ghana.

21 Feb

Events

Wendel Sloan

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Graduate Student from Ghana Discusses His Homeland

Jones Adjei, an international student, gave a presentation on Ghana.As part of Black History Month, Jones Adjei, an international graduate student at Eastern New Mexico University, recently presented ... read more..

21 Feb

Eastern Experience

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5 Ways to Use College Networking to Land a Job

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares why it is important to network during college.Some say that it's not what you know, it's who you know. I think it's both. You can be a superior learner and great... read more..

Vanessa McBee with her daughter, Makenna, and husband, Mason.

15 Feb

Alumni Success

Wendel Sloan

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TRIO Employee Was First-Generation College Student

Vanessa McBee discusses her work with TRIO.Vanessa McBee, a Greyhound Grad and an academic specialist for Eastern New Mexico University's TRIO Talent Search, says as a first-generation college student... read more..

15 Feb

Alumni Success

Adam

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ENMU Accounting Alumna is a Cattle Sales Specialist

Greyhound Grad Kaylee Foster manages cattle sales at Clovis Livestock Inc.Kaylee Foster, an accounting and personal financial planning alumna from Eastern New Mexico University, recently started her c... read more..

15 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Friends that Study Together Graduate Together

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares why you should study with friends.Attending Eastern New Mexico University is a wonderful learning experience, why not share it with your friends? One of the most... read more..

ENMU students discuss their resolutions. Top Row (L-R): Kiana Covington, Chloe Barrick, Oriana Chavez, Girard Crisostomo. Bottom Row (L-R): Rebecca Quintana, Kiley Garret, Joshua Alvarez Favela.

15 Feb

Eastern Experience

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Students Share Their Goals for the Year

ENMU students discuss their resolutions.Name: Joshua Alvarez Favela Classification: Senior Major: Communicative Disorders What is one resolution you made this year? To apply to a professional job ... read more..

15 Feb

Success Spotlight

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Broadcast Journalism Student Wants to Be the Host of Her Own Talk Show

"I hope to create a new platform for younger females that come from the same background as myself," says Kyanna Walton.Kyanna Walton, a communication major with an emphasis in broadcast journalism at read more..

15 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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New Professor in Curriculum and Instruction Likes ENMU's Focus on Students

"I wanted to be at a university that focused more on educating students as opposed to doing research," says Dr. Michele Crockett.Dr. Michele Crockett, a new associate professor in curriculum and instr read more..

07 Feb

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Becomes ENMU Professor

Dr. Jann Hunter, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, shares her Eastern Experience.Last semester was Dr. Jann Hunter's first time teaching at Eastern New Mexico University. She teaches ... read more..

07 Feb

General

Wendel Sloan

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English Professor Wants to Give Voice to the Voiceless

Dr. Linda Sumption, associate professor of English at ENMU, says her fantasy is to "write for non-profits which work to save the planet, its creatures, its struggling democracies and the voiceless amo... read more..

07 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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Post Office Clerk Serves as Volunteer Firefighter

Luli Lopez has volunteered for the Causey Fire Department and EMS Service since July 2016.Luli in a firetruck. Reyna Miramontes, who goes by Luli Lopez (her maiden name), recently became the Post Off... read more..

07 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Why You Picked ENMU

Why did you choose to attend Eastern? David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares some of his reasons.It is great to be a Greyhound! Whether you are considering attending Eastern New Mexico University or a... read more..

31 Jan

Eastern Experience

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How to Choose a Major

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares how to pick a career path.I have heard many people say that it was very easy for them to choose a major that they enjoy, but for many of us choosing a major is l... read more..

Norvil Howell with the ENMU Varsity Band.

31 Jan

Alumni Success

Wendel Sloan

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Greyhound Grad Became Legendary Band Director

Greyhound Grad Norvil Howell had a long career as a band director in Clovis.Norvil during his senior year at ENMU. Norvil Howell, 86, recipient of an Eastern New Mexico University Distinguished Servi... read more..

31 Jan

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"Mean Girls" Actor Performs at ENMU

Daniel Franzese met students after his comedy show at ENMU on Jan. 24.Yass, Daniel Franzese is amazing! When I ventured upstairs to the Campus Union Ballroom on Jan. 24, I was met with a plethora of ... read more..