Hound History
Honoring Our Past
90 Years of Student Success 1934-2024
Eastern New Mexico University, the youngest state university in New Mexico, has grown significantly since its founding in 1934. What began as Eastern New Mexico Normal School with just 165 students and 36 courses has blossomed into a world-class institution. By 1955, the university was officially renamed Eastern New Mexico University to reflect its expanding role in higher education.
Today, ENMU is renowned for its highly respected programs in education, business, communications, fine arts, sciences, and health professions. The University is committed to preparing students for emerging career opportunities while emphasizing excellent teaching, active learning, and community service. As an ENMU alumnus, you are part of a proud legacy dedicated to excellence and impact.
Green & Silver Alumni Magazine
ENMU's Green & Silver Magazine began as the ENMU Effect newsletter in 2007. Since 2013, it's been a hub for alumni news, campus highlights, and inspiring stories of alumni success.
The Silver Pack
The Silver Pack, ENMU's student yearbook from 1936 to 2008, captures the spirit and creativity of each generation. Explore the archives to discover the interests, priorities, and worldviews of ENMU students over the decades—or maybe find some old friends.
The Chase
Since Oct. 5th, 1934, The Chase has delivered well-researched, truthful reporting focused on student life, the local community, and investigative journalism. As a student-run newspaper, we provide hands-on experience for aspiring journalists, designers, and photographers.
University Archive
The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Archives provide access to the University's special collections and historical records. These include the Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library, regional history collections, oral histories, and much more! The archives offer resources for in-house research and allow distance patrons to request research and scans. Researchers can explore a wide range of materials, from photographs and manuscripts to rare books and artifacts.
El Portal
Since 1939, ENMU's El Portal has showcased original work from writers, artists, and photographers. Open to students and international contributors, it features fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, and photography, published biannually
Master's Thesis
We are proud to share our Alumni's research on a wide variety of topics. Since 2009, the Golden Library has been committed to converting these theses to electronic format, making them accessible online to our Alumni and community.
Oral Histories
The oral history collection at Golden Library is an ongoing project to preserve the rich history of the diverse cultures inhabiting eastern New Mexico. The collection includes interviews that focus on a wide variety of topics including: women's rights, homesteading the Temperance Movement, Native American culture and history, World War I & II, and more!