Mission

Eastern New Mexico University combines a traditional learning environment with 21st century technology to provide a rich educational experience. Eastern emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life. Excellent teaching and active learning define campus relationships. Scholarship, both primary and applied, cultural enrichment, and professional service are also important contributions of the University community.

Eastern, a state institution offering associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, serves students from New Mexico, other states and other nations. Educational programs are offered at the Portales campus and also by interactive distance education, public broadcast television, and branch community colleges in Roswell, New Mexico, and Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Eastern’s Focus

• Prepare students for careers and advanced study
• Impart citizenship and leadership skills and values
• Support and expand the role of education and excellent teaching at all levels
• Enable citizens to respond to a rapidly changing world