Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

27 Sep

General

Adam

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New Employee Works Toward Degree at ENMU

Celina Stroup, the new department secretary for the Office of Enrollment Services at Eastern New Mexico University, thinks ENMU was the "best place" for her. Celina with her husband, Tyler. Celina St... read more..

27 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Law Series: Ninth Judicial District Judge Donna J. Mowrer

Judge Donna J. Mowrer was the first woman appointed and elected to the bench in the Ninth Judicial District in Portales. The Ninth Judicial District Judge in Division IV graduated from ENMU in 1987. ... read more..

Dr. Patricia Thatcher (far right), an Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Grad and retired staff and faculty member, with judges and the newly crowned Miss National Sweetheart (Photo by Annette McMillan, Sew Shoot Me).

27 Sep

Alumni Success

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Retired ENMU Professor Judges National Sweetheart Pageant

Dr. Patricia Thatcher, an Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Grad and retired staff and faculty member, volunteers as a board member, interview coach and judge for various pageants.Dr. Patricia T... read more..

Read about the recipients of the 2017 ENMU Foundation and Alumni Association Awards.

27 Sep

Events

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Foundation and Alumni Association Awards to be Presented at Homecoming Breakfast

The 2017 Eastern New Mexico University Foundation and Alumni Association Awards will be presented at the ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 7 in the Campus Union Building Ballroom.... read more..

21 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Law Series: United States District Judge Robert C. Brack

United States District Judge Robert C. Brack, who graduated with honors from Eastern New Mexico University in 1975, was sworn into his Las Cruces-based position on July 25, 2003.Editor's Note: The ENM... read more..

20 Sep

General

Wendel Sloan

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ENMU Employee Keeps Alumni Connected

Melissa Sena alternates between two jobs at Eastern New Mexico University: library technician for the Golden Library and senior secretary for Alumni Affairs.Melissa Sena alternates between two jobs at... read more..

20 Sep

General

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Instructor Shares Love of Nursing with Students

Kelly De La Rosa, a new nursing instructor at Eastern New Mexico University, started her pre-med education at Eastern.Kelly De La Rosa, a new nursing instructor at Eastern New Mexico University, start... read more..

20 Sep

Eastern Experience

Adam

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What I Would Tell My Freshman Self

A senior gives advice to her freshman self.I wish I could tell you that this first year seems like it's going to be the hardest. For me, it turns out this year is actually a piece of cake in compariso... read more..

Need to take a break from studying? New Mexico has plenty of places to explore!

13 Sep

Eastern Experience

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A Greyhound Getaway

Need to take a break from studying? New Mexico has plenty of places to explore!With the demands of school, work and life, sometimes Greyhounds need a break. Need to get away or take a small vacation? ... read more..

13 Sep

Eastern Experience

Adam

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My Eastern Experience: Jena Slater

A student shares why chose to attend ENMU.During my senior year of high school, I did not anticipate I would join the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound family. Instead, I was leaning in the dire... read more..

13 Sep

General

Wendel Sloan

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KENW Employee Connects with PBS Viewers

Rena Garrett says she likes "talking with our viewers and donors and learning why they enjoy Public Television and how PBS is important in their lives."Rena Garett's third job at Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

Read about ENMU’s record-breaking fall enrollment.

13 Sep

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Sets Fall Enrollment Record

With a 2017 fall enrollment of 6,027, ENMU has recorded the highest enrollment in its 82-year history.With a 2017 fall enrollment of 6,027, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has recorded the h... read more..

06 Sep

General

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Find Your Voice with ENMU's New Music Professor

"I think as long as you're realistic about your expectations, everyone can be a great musician," says Dr. Stephanie Beinlich, professor of music at ENMU.Eastern New Mexico University has been on Dr. S read more..

06 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Wins Groundbreaking Archaeology Award

Greyhound Grad Ethan Ortega said the Cordell-Powers Prize is "fantastic," because it "not only pushes young archaeologists to hone their speaking skills, but it also inspires unique and diverse work i... read more..

06 Sep

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Graduate Student Lives for Rodeo

Lindsey Adcock recommends Eastern because "the professors alone make it a wonderful place to be. They care about you and they want you to be successful."Rodeo has been a part of Lindsey Adcock's life ... read more..

06 Sep

General

Wendel Sloan

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ENMU Equipment Manager Passionate About BBQ Business

"One day I hope to have a building where people can come inside and enjoy some of the great BBQ, or maybe have a food truck," says Robert Armijo, who runs a BBQ catering business and works as an equip read more..

31 Aug

Eastern Experience

Webmaster

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Generations of Journalism

An ENMU student shares a discovery about her family history that ties into her degree. Have you ever found yourself doubting your degree or career plans? Although I've had a successful undergradua... read more..

30 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Executive Director of Athletics for the Lubbock Independent School District

"I enjoy serving our coaches and kids through an administrative role," said Mike Meeks, a former football player at ENMU. Mike Meeks, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bache read more..

30 Aug

General

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New ENMU Recruiter is Former President's Ambassador

Lake Baker says that his new job as a recruiter is the "advanced version" of a President's Ambassador.Former President's Ambassador Lake Baker was recently hired as a recruiter in the Office of Enroll... read more..

30 Aug

General

Wendel Sloan

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The Golden Years (Part 1)

Written by Dr. Floyd Golden, the late second president of Eastern New Mexico University, "The Golden Years: 1928-1960" details the years preceding the 1934 opening of Eastern through 1960.Author's not... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University students, faculty and staff discuss how to make the most of the semester.

24 Aug

General

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Semester Tips from the ENMU Community

Eastern New Mexico University students, faculty and staff discuss how to make the most of the semester.Eastern New Mexico University students, faculty and staff discuss how to make the most of the sem... read more..

Melveta Walker, director of the Golden Library, reading to children.

23 Aug

General

Wendel Sloan

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Job is Labor of Love for Golden Library Director

Melveta Walker, director of Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University, has known most of her life she wanted to work in a library. Melveta Walker, director of Golden Library at Eastern New Mexi... read more..

Photo (L-R): ENMU President Dr. J.S. Elwell, Jacob Aranda, Dr. Donald Elder III and Athletic Director Dr. Greg Waggoner

23 Aug

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad and ENMU Professor Win New Mexico Broadcasters Association Awards

Two members of the Eastern New Mexico University community won awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) this year: Greyhound Grad Jacob Aranda and Professor of History Dr. Donald Eld... read more..

We have MAJOR-ly awesome tips to help you pick a major.

16 Aug

Eastern Experience

Ashley Galloway

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7 Steps to Choosing a Major

Struggling to pick a major? An ENMU student has advice for you!Choosing a major can be a stressful process. It can lead to so many unanswered questions: What if I don't like the major I choose? Can I ... read more..

16 Aug

Events

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the Counselors for Dawg Days 2017

Dawg Days 2017 starts Aug. 19! Get to know some of the Dawg Days counselors before all of the fun events begin. Dawg Days 2017 is almost here! The new student orientation's events are led by Dawg D... read more..

16 Aug

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Business Major Overcomes Big Challenges to Earn Degree

"I hear so many success stories from ENMU students and how they're happy with their lives as of now. I'm glad to now be part of those alumni," says Kylie Katalinich, a Greyhound Grad.Kylie Katalinich read more..

Deborah Bentley, executive secretary to the president and the Board of Regents, discusses her time at ENMU.

10 Aug

General

Wendel Sloan

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Deborah Bentley Discusses "Rewarding" Career at ENMU

Deborah Bentley, executive secretary to the president and the Board of Regents, discusses her time at ENMU.Deborah Bentley, executive secretary to the president and the Board of Regents at Eastern New... read more..

10 Aug

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Two-Time Greyhound Grad Gives Advice to Students

"There are lots of paths a person can take to achieve their goals and pursue a career," says Abby Tarin, a Greyhound Grad, "even some that have yet to be discovered. There's no one right way to get th read more..

Welcome to ENMU! Are you wondering what you need to bring to the dorms or how to login to the campus computers? An ENMU student answers your questions.

10 Aug

Eastern Experience

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3 ENMU Freshman Questions, Answered.

Welcome to ENMU! Are you wondering what you need to bring to the dorms or how to login to the campus computers? An ENMU student answers your questions.Which way is north? Portales is laid out on a 45... read more..

Get ready for Dawg Days, the new student orientation at ENMU.

10 Aug

Events

Desiree Cooper

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The Greyhound Guide to Dawg Days 2017

We're here to answer all of your Dawg Days questions!Welcome to Eastern New Mexico University! To kick off your Eastern Experience, you'll take part in Dawg Days 2017. We're here to answer all of your... read more..