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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..

02 Aug

General

Wendel Sloan

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Special Collections Librarian Still Has Many Books to Read

Gene Bundy is responsible for the University Archives, the New Mexico History Collection and the Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library.Gene Bundy, special collections librarian, has been a fixture a... read more..

Jennifer Bodley wants to pursue a career in public relations to help people after she graduates in May 2018.

02 Aug

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Communication Major Chooses ENMU after Attending Girls State

Jennifer Bodley, a communications student, "fell in love" with the Eastern New Mexico University campus after participating in New Mexico Girls State when she was a junior in high school in 2014.Jenni... read more..

Ashley Galloway, an ENMU student, with Ryan Galloway, her husband.

02 Aug

Eastern Experience

Ashley Galloway

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My Eastern Experience: Ashley Galloway

A student shares what ENMU means to her.When I was a senior in high school, I chose to attend Eastern New Mexico University because of its small-town feel. My older sister graduated from Eastern when... read more..

Benjamin Lantz holding his “Top Undergraduate Poster Presenter Award” at the Protein Society’s 31st Annual Symposium in Montreal, Canada, with Raluca Cadar, executive director.

02 Aug

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Wins Award for Poster Presentation at International Symposium

Benjamin Lantz, a senior at ENMU, received the "Top Undergraduate Poster Presenter Award" at the Protein Society's 31st Annual Symposium in Montreal, Canada. Benjamin shaking hands with Dr. John Oster... read more..

27 Jul

Eastern Experience

Ashley Galloway

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10 Resources Every ENMU Student Should Know About

Ashley Galloway, an ENMU student, shares which resources students should take advantage of during their time at Eastern.1.Human Resources You may not think of Human Resources as the number one place ... read more..

27 Jul

Eastern Experience

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How to Save Money in College

Whether this is the summer before your first year or senior year, use these easy tips from an ENMU student to save big bucks while attending Eastern.Just because you are a broke college student, does ... read more..

Dennis Gruba on the job as an aviation mechanic.

27 Jul

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Aviation Science Student Broadens Perspectives at ENMU

"I look forward to walking across the stage, receiving my diploma, meeting my instructors in person and enjoying the campus atmosphere for a few hours," explains Dennis Gruba, who plans to graduate wi read more..

Gretchen Leigh, an executive secretary at ENMU, receiving one of five Army Achievement Medals.

27 Jul

General

Wendel Sloan

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ENMU Veteran Helps Other Veterans

Gretchen Leigh, an executive secretary at ENMU, has established a veterans-assistance telephone line and organized a Veterans Resource Event earlier this year. Gretchen has established a veterans-assi... read more..

Karen Sanchez Gonzalez with her parents, Jesus Sanchez and Karina Gonzalez.

27 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Lawyer Up: Greyhound Grad Attending Law School This Fall

Karen Sanchez Gonzalez, who graduated from ENMU with bachelor's degrees in political science and Spanish in May 2017, plans to attend Southern Illinois University School of Law this fall.Karen Sanchez... read more..

20 Jul

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Greyhound Grad Overcomes Obstacles for Degree

"I chose ENMU because the people here care about my success," said Jerome Aguilar. "From recruiters to instructors, everyone is here to help you get to where you want to be."Jerome Aguilar, who read more..

19 Jul

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Crosses Hiking the Appalachian Trail off Bucket List

When Melissa SanMartin graduated with her bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in religion from Eastern New Mexico University this past May, she set out on a journey to cross something o... read more..

19 Jul

General

Desiree Cooper

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6 Steps to Student Success: How to Register at ENMU

Do you have questions about how the registration process at ENMU works? We have the answers!If you are about to begin your Eastern Experience as a new freshman or transfer student at Eastern New Mexic... read more..

14 Jul

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Cash Chose ENMU Because It's Affordable

Cash Ficke chose Eastern New Mexico University because it was close to home and affordable. Cash Ficke chose Eastern New Mexico University because it was close to home and affordable. He grew up in th... read more..

13 Jul

General

Wendel Sloan

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Meet Cris Watson: Cow Collector

Cris Watson, the Executive Secretary for Planning and Analysis, may be the most qualified employee to ever hold the position. Cris Watson, the Executive Secretary for Planning and Analysis, may b... read more..

06 Jul

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Communication Major at ENMU Likes "Hands-on" Program

"The communication program at ENMU is one of the best in the state." — Kaitlin McKay, an ENMU student. Kaitlin McKay chose Eastern New Mexico University because she wanted a "hands-on program." read more..

06 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grads Capture the Moment in Colorado

Eastern New Mexico University alumni Geovanny "Geo" Lujan and Jennifer Sedillo are making their mark behind the cameras in Denver, Colorado. Eastern New Mexico University alumni Geovanny "Geo" Lu... read more..

Greyhound graduate Sarah Wines with her first self-published book, “Camisado.”

06 Jul

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Becomes Self-Published Author

With an Associate of Arts degree from Eastern New Mexico University in hand, Sarah Wines used her political science classes and subject material to create the world for her new novel "Camisado." "Cami... read more..

The Golden Library staff show the books they are reading this summer. First row (L-R): Melveta Walker, Regina Bouley Sweeten, Susan Asplund; second row (L-R): Lilah Gainey, Krystina Ferrari, Sherrye Burleson, Debbie Lang; third row (L-R): Christopher Haraughty, Heidi Greathouse, Gene Bundy, Michele Wood, Richard Baysinger.

06 Jul

General

Desiree Cooper

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Golden Library Staff Shares Summer Reading Recommendations

Looking for a book to read this summer? The Golden Library staff specializes in helping the Greyhound community with their educational needs, including reading recommendations.Looking for a book to re... read more..

Shujie Li says ENMU brings “color to my life.”

06 Jul

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Shujie Li Achieves Her Goals at ENMU ‘One by One'

Shujie Li, a business administration major from Xi'an, China, feels Eastern New Mexico University was the "best choice" for her. Shujie Li, a business administration major from Xi'an, China, feels ... read more..

Retirement Reception for President Gamble, Thursday, June 29, 2017, Campus Union Lobby

29 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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Retirement Reception for President Gamble

Retirement Reception for President GambleThursday, June 29, 2017Campus Union LobbyRetirement Reception for President Gamble Thursday, June 29, 2017 Campus Union Lobby (photos by Wendel Sloan) &n... read more..

The happiest day of my life came in 1994 when ENMU – the only school in the conference without a full-time sports information director – was finally able to hire a full-time one and gave me the choice of being the News Services or Sports Information Director.

29 Jun

General

Wendel Sloan

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The East Texas Cowboy Rides Away

Driving into Portales for the first time during a dust storm in 1982 – the evening before all-day interviews the next day – I almost made a U-turn and headed back to Dallas. This wasn't the New Mexico... read more..

Lisa Creecy Earning Master's Degree to Advance in Special Education

28 Jun

Success Spotlight

Wendel Sloan

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Lisa Creecy Earning Master's Degree to Advance in Special Education

Lisa Creecy is a non-traditional student taking online classes at Eastern New Mexico University. She is earning her master's degree in education with an emphasis in gifted education pedagogy. She... read more..

28 Jun

Success Spotlight

Ashley Galloway

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Justin Falls Finds Community at ENMU

Justin Falls felt Eastern New Mexico University was the right choice for him because of its size and individuality of the way students are treated. Justin Falls felt Eastern New Mexico University w... read more..