Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

20 Nov

Success Spotlight

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Forensic Science Major at ENMU Plans to Become Patrol Officer

Reyna Ibarra is a forensic science major with a minor in criminal justice at Eastern New Mexico University. Reyna Ibarra is a forensic science major with a minor in criminal justice at Eastern Ne... read more..

20 Nov

General

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ENMU Professor Shares Her Passion for Early Childhood Education with Future Teachers

"I am very passionate about early childhood education because I believe every child needs a solid education and care foundation to be successful in life," says Dr. Tsitsi Nyabando, assistant professor read more..

20 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Aims to Have a Career Creating Memorable Music for Movies

Jordan Alexander is a student at Eastern New Mexico University, majoring in broadcast production with a minor in music technology. With this degree plan, he aspires to become a music producer in the e... read more..

(L-R) Raquel Valenzuela, Darby Kaitlin Cavanaugh and Alexandra Sena at the College of New Mexico, where they performed for an

13 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Perform at Valencia County Theatre Festival

Eastern New Mexico University's theatrical production "On the Verge" was taken to the College of New Mexico and the Valencia County Theatre Festival, held at Valencia High School, from Oct. 10-11.East... read more..

13 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Introduces ENMU to a New Generation of Students

"I am proud of being raised and educated in New Mexico. Some of my fondest memories are of my days at Eastern New Mexico University. I am proud of being a graduate of ENMU," says Ty Smith.Greyhound Gr read more..

13 Nov

Eastern Experience

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How to Take Great Notes in College

Write this down: Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, gives advice on how to make the most of your note taking skills. The art of taking notes sounds simple enough, yet most college students don't unders... read more..

13 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Pre-Med Major is a Second-Generation Greyhound

"I hope to influence others' lives in a positive way. Hopefully, the career path I eventually pursue will allow me to fulfill my purpose, which I know is to improve the lives of others," says Eulalia read more..

05 Nov

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Elementary Education Major Aspires to Impact the Lives of Students

"I've always had a love of helping others, children and learning. I figured being an elementary school teacher was the best way to combine those three," says Rachael Jimenez."I've always had a love of read more..

05 Nov

General

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Assistant Professor of Clarinet at ENMU is Passionate about Teaching Students

"I love my job because I get to hear the improvements and progress that the students regularly make. I love that my colleagues are willing to make music together and bounce ideas off of each other," s read more..

05 Nov

General

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New ENMU International Advisor Assists Greyhounds Around the World

Dr. Mei Reeder, the new international advisor and recruiter for the Office of International Programs, is looking to expand ENMU's global presence.Eastern New Mexico University has Greyhounds across th... read more..

30 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Physical Education Student Plans for Career as a Personal Trainer

"My favorite place at ENMU is the arena and the Max Pac because I like to play basketball and workout with friends," says Iziah Hall, who plays on football, basketball and softball intramural teams on read more..

30 Oct

Eastern Experience

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Apps that Every College Student Needs

Looking to create a budget or learn a new language? There's an app for that! Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares some of her favorites.Mint Having good money management practices while going to col... read more..

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy and Dr. Manuel Varela (Photo by Jonathan Elkins)

30 Oct

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Professors Publish Book About Amazing Microbiologists

Two professors from Eastern New Mexico University, Drs. Manuel Varela and Michael Shaughnessy, have published a new book together about the remarkable lives and discoveries of scientific investigators... read more..

30 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Win Awards at NACA Conference

Two graphic designers in the ENMU Office of Campus Life, Katherine Perelas and Ashley Parker, received awards for their work: the "2019 Medium School Outstanding Student Designed Apparel Award" and th... read more..

23 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Pursues a Fulfilling Career as a Medical Social Worker

"I hope to become a medical social worker and work alongside healthcare professionals to help individuals and families in their time of need. I want to work in a challenging yet rewarding field," says read more..

23 Oct

General

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ENMU Tracking Clerk Hopes to Educate Students on Financial Aid

"During my time as a student at Eastern New Mexico University, the Financial Aid Office was extremely helpful. I went into education with the hope of helping students further their education, and, in read more..

23 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad, Assistant Professor at Indiana University Kokomo, Coordinates Service Learning for Students at Kokomo Domestic Violence Shelter and Bridges Outreach

"I am working on getting a book contract to publish my first research on women's experiences with being silenced and their storying of that, their resistance and resilience," says Dr. Cristina Romero- read more..

Kaitlyn Shim and Blake Ahrens (Photo by Shaylee Moon)

11 Oct

Events

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Royalty: Interview with the 2019 Homecoming Queen and King

Kaitlyn Shim, a criminal justice major with a minor in psychology and business, was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Blake Ahrens, who is majoring in forensic science with an emphasis in biology, receive... read more..

Jessica Sanders, center, talking with students.

11 Oct

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Meet the New Mexico Teacher of the Year

Jessica Sanders, the 2019 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, visited Eastern New Mexico University from Aug. 29-30.Jessica Sanders, the 2019 New Mexico Teacher of the Year, visited Eastern New Mexico Uni... read more..

11 Oct

Success Spotlight

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Graphic Design Major at ENMU Aims to Inspire With Art

"I love that I get a lot of help from my professors who gladly give their best advice. I also like learning from my friends or other students in my classes," says Rajamia "Jamie" Drain.Rajamia "Jamie" read more..

09 Oct

Success Spotlight

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Award-Winning Nursing Student Discusses Her Eastern Experience

"I decided to check out ENMU, and I was hooked," says Sabrina Daniel. "I made the best decision. I love knowing how applicable the classes and teaching is to my career choice." "Be prepared to give i read more..

09 Oct

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Chamber Singers Embark on Annual Fall Performance Tour

The Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Singers will embark on their annual fall performance tour on Sunday, Nov. 10, with a kick-off concert in Roswell, New Mexico at First Presbyterian Church at 4... read more..

09 Oct

Alumni Success

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ENMU Graduate Serves as Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Initiatives at Indiana State University

"I am responsible for developing a culture of inclusion by providing leadership for campus efforts to enhance the campus community and advance an appreciation for diversity, in all its forms, as a str read more..

02 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Agriculture Education Major Plans to Cultivate a More Agriculturally-Literate World

Montana Hull, a senior at ENMU, plans to become a middle or high school agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor.Montana Hull, a senior at Eastern New Mexico University, plans to beco... read more..

(L-R) Aida Munoz, 2018-19 Hispanic Reina; Veronica Burrola, 2019-20 Hispanic Reina; Isaiah Mejia, 2019-20 Hispanic Rey; Jonathan Renteria, 2018-19 Hispanic Rey.

02 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the 2019-20 ENMU Hispanic Reina: Q&A with Veronica Burrola

"Being Reina means being able to represent Hispanic culture as something more than just myself," says Veronica Burrola. "It puts me in a position in which when I share my story and my own culture, I a read more..

25 Sep

Eastern Experience

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Easy Snacks to Make in the Dorms

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares her favorite snack recipes. Having midnight cravings? We've all been there. It is always a good idea to have snacks to keep you going during studying and homew... read more..

25 Sep

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Psychology and Sociology Double Major Plans to Help At-Risk Children and Teens

"I chose this field of study is because I love kids and I want to make an impact in their lives," says Abigail "Abi" Hope Turley. "I would like to be an organizational psychologist to use psychologica read more..

25 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Executive Director of Educator Quality for Clovis Municipal Schools

"I love, love, love helping other people be successful, and I want them to feel successful about their own professional role as educational leaders," says Dr. Shelly Norris.Dr. Shelly Norris recently read more..

First Row (L-R): Donald Bonner, Dr. Jacob and Mrs. Janie Moberly, Karen Salb. Second Row (L-R): Dr. Lawrence Minks, Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, Mr. Rodney W. Wright.

25 Sep

Events

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The ENMU Foundation, ENMU Alumni Association and ENMU College of Education Awards to be Presented at Homecoming Breakfast on Sept. 28

Recipients are Wienerschnitzel for Business of the Year, Dr. Gay Su Pinnell for Philanthropist of the Year, and Dr. Jacob and Mrs. Janie Moberly for Volunteers of the Year. For the Alumni Association ... read more..

Laramie Mahan, pictured fifth from the left, with students from New Mexico and Tennessee at the Valles Caldera.

25 Sep

Academic Highlights

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ENMU Student Explores New Mexico and Tennessee in Student Wildlands Adventure Program

Laramie Mahan, a senior majoring in wildlife and fisheries science, participated in the Student Wildlands Adventure Program for two summers.Laramie Mahan, a senior at Eastern New Mexico University, pa... read more..