Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

17 Jan

Events

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Art Majors Draw Over 200 Portraits for Campus Exhibition

ENMU students majoring in art used a variety of mediums, such as colored pencils, markers, graphite pencils and crayons, to illustrate their muses during the Face It! event. One day, six hours, eight... read more..

10 Jan

Eastern Experience

Adam

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The Greyhound Life: What it Means to Be a Greyhound

An ENMU student shares what it means to be a Greyhound.I have been involved with the ENMU family for about four years now and let me tell you it's been a great experience. I have felt so welcomed and ... read more..

10 Jan

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Plans to Work in a Graphic Design Firm

Ashley Parker plans to work in a graphic design firm.Ashley Parker, an art major at Eastern New Mexico University, is an ambitious graphic designer with big goals. She anticipates working in a graphi... read more..

10 Jan

Alumni Success

Wendel Sloan

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Ranch Work Way of Life for ENMU Grad

Tim Morrow discusses his time at ENMU and working on a ranch. When Tim Morrow attended ENMU from 1969-73, the school not only won national championships in rodeo in 1969 and 1973 but offered rodeo ... read more..

10 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Discusses New Role as Department Secretary

"I believe that people can make or break a place," says Greyhound Grad Jennifer Salomon. "Eastern really has amazing people all around and make the experience incredible.Jennifer Salomon had an eventf read more..

Brent Small with his wife, Jessica, and their son, Aiden.

04 Jan

General

Wendel Sloan

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Financial Aid Director Learned Important Lessons from Working at Livestock Auction

Brent Small discusses what he learned while working in the livestock industry before becoming the director of Financial Aid at ENMU.Brent Small, director of Financial Aid at Eastern New Mexico Univers... read more..

04 Jan

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Enters the World of Professional Wrestling

"I had to work a little bit harder than say someone who was an athlete or wrestler in high school. It was a challenge, and I wanted to prove everyone wrong. I never expected it to be easy," says Greyh read more..

(L-R) Dennis Proctor, Chief Executive of Hunting PLC, Greyhound Grad Padaric Kolander and Richard Hunting, CBE of Hunting PLC.

04 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Wins Prestigious Art Competition

Padaric Kolander, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art and Graphic Design from Eastern New Mexico University in 2002, won the Hunting Art Prize in 2016.Padaric Kolander, who r... read more..

04 Jan

Eastern Experience

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New Year, New Me: Tips for Taking on a New Year's Resolution

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares tips on choosing a New Year's resolution.Like most New Year's resolutions, there are specific things that we would like to change about ourselves mainly because ... read more..

04 Jan

Eastern Experience

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My Eastern Experience: Kelsey Prince

Kelsey Prince discusses her Eastern Experience.ENMU is home for me, literally. I remember being a part of the Lil' Hound Pound as a kid, going to games and even taking dance classes. Growing up I hone... read more..

04 Jan

Success Spotlight

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Graduate Student Wants to Help Children in Third-World Countries

"I hope to create a foundation for impoverished and marginalized children from around the world," says Ose Alli, a graduate student at ENMU.Osekhodion "Ose" Alli, a graduate student at Eastern New Mex read more..

20 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Meet Kathy Maddux: New CDC Master Teacher Talks about Helping Children

Kathy Maddux, the master teacher at the ENMU CDC, wants to be a positive influence on the lives of the children she teaches.Kathy Maddux, the master teacher at Eastern New Mexico University's Child De... read more..

20 Dec

General

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New MBA Secretary from Guam Continues Her Education at ENMU

"Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive," says Jade Tallon, the new MBA secretary. "I am learning something new every day, and I enjoy that."Jadeline "Jade" Tallon, who is from Merizo, Guam, re read more..

20 Dec

General

Wendel Sloan

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Information Technology Employee Wants to Go to Mars

"I plan on being one of the first humans on Mars," says Matthew Barnes, a client support specialist at ENMU.Matthew Barnes, a client support specialist for Information Technology Services at Eastern N read more..

20 Dec

Eastern Experience

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Tips to Survive the Winter: From Cooking to Gift-Giving

Patricia Duran, an ENMU student, shares how to save money and live better during the winter.I'm not sure about you, but one of my first winters outside of the dorm was practically tragic. When you're ... read more..

20 Dec

Eastern Experience

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3 Steps to Cope with Stress

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares his advice on how to deal with stress.There is always a moment in the semester when school can be overwhelming. There are so many assignments, exams, projects an... read more..

13 Dec

Success Spotlight

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Brooklyn Biel Loves Broadcast Journalism

Brooklyn Biel, a communication major with an emphasis in broadcast journalism, discusses her Eastern Experience. Photos by David Aguirre.What made you choose the Department of Communication at ENMU? ... read more..

Andrew Letter holding a Western River Cooter

13 Dec

Academic Highlights

Wendel Sloan

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ENMU Graduate Student Monitors Water Quality on New Mexico's Black River

Andrew Letter completed a grant project funded by the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute.Andrew Letter, an Eastern New Mexico University biology major who expects to graduate with a master'... read more..

13 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Stephanie Miles Returns to ENMU as HR Generalist

Greyhound Grad Stephanie Miles talks about her new role as a human resources generalist. Stephanie with her family. Greyhound Grad Stephanie Miles grew up around 110 miles from Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

13 Dec

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Returns to ENMU as Accountant

"Everything is so accessible at ENMU and, because of that, there are more opportunities to grow in my career," says Greyhound Grad Carla Benavidez, an accountant at KENW Broadcast Center.Carla with he read more..

13 Dec

Eastern Experience

Adam

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What I Would Tell My Freshman Self

David Aguirre, a senior at ENMU, gives advice to his freshman self. Embrace the College Years I would tell my freshman self to embrace the college years. There is no other time in my life that I w... read more..

Social Work Club members at their Dressember event

06 Dec

Events

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Social Work Club Raises Awareness about Human Trafficking

The ENMU Social Work Club set up a table and photo booth in the Campus Union to kick off their Dressember campaign on Dec. 1.The ENMU Social Work Club set up a table and photo booth in the Campus Unio... read more..

06 Dec

General

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Art Professor Passionate About Scuba Diving

Greg Senn, a professor of art who teaches jewelry, 3D design, sculpture, drawing and design, is also well-known for leading scuba-diving expeditions.Wendel Sloan, a feature writer, and Jena Slater, a ... read more..

06 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Accounting Major Wants to Become a Financial Advisor

Ethan Loya, an ENMU student majoring in accounting and personal financial planning, wants a career where he can be successful by helping others be successful.Ethan Loya, an Eastern New Mexico Universi... read more..

06 Dec

Eastern Experience

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My Eastern Experience: Rachel Wagner

An ENMU student shares why she chose to become a nurse and discusses her Eastern Experience.Why did you choose nursing? People ask me all the time, "Why did you choose nursing?" Every time I am faced... read more..

Students visiting the Crossroads Café Dining Hall in the Campus Union (CUB).

06 Dec

Eastern Experience

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3 Ways to Try Something New at the Dining Hall

Reginald Moore, an ENMU student, shares how to get creative with your meal plan.If you are a freshman at ENMU, the Crossroads Café Dining Hall in the Campus Union (CUB) will be your best frien read more..

06 Dec

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grads Prepare for the Future

This semester's graduating class plans on taking the skills they learned at ENMU to teach, help others and start businesses. Eastern New Mexico University will be holding its Fall 2017 Commencement... read more..

29 Nov

Success Spotlight

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Psychology Major Dedicated to Helping Detainees

Tyler Bock, a student at ENMU, is dedicated to helping families who struggle with difficult conditions with his psychology degree.Tyler Bock, a student at Eastern New Mexico University, is dedicated t... read more..

29 Nov

Success Spotlight

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Grad Student Explores Archaeology Sites of the Southwest

"I have access to top-notch archaeology professors in their respective fields [at ENMU], as well as the potential opportunity to work at the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site," says Erick Martinez, read more..

An advertisement for Metallica's performance at ENMU.

29 Nov

Eastern Experience

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3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About ENMU

Did you know that Metallica performed at ENMU? Learn more in this blog post by Patricia Duran, an ENMU student.A time capsule from 1985, located in front of the Administration Building. 1. There's a ... read more..