2016 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Miss Blackwater Draw Breaks the Mold of Pageantry

05 Oct

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Miss Blackwater Draw Breaks the Mold of Pageantry

by Patricia Duran From basketballs to tiaras, Miss Blackwater Draw Marissa Manzanares, an ENMU athlete, shocked friends, family and teammates as she walked across the Miss New Mexico Pageant stage las... read more..

ENMU Alumnus Working in Oil Business in West Texas

05 Oct

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ENMU Alumnus Working in Oil Business in West Texas

by Amy Waltner Justin Yanez graduated from ENMU in December 2009 with his bachelor's in business. ENMU graduate Justin Yanez (shown with friends) is working in the oil business in West Texa... read more..

Greyhound Quarterback to Enter ENMU Athletics Hall of Honors

05 Oct

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Greyhound Quarterback to Enter ENMU Athletics Hall of Honors

by Adam Pitterman PORTALES, N.M. - Next Saturday evening after the Homecoming football game against Tarleton State, the Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Department will hold its annual Hall of ... read more..

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Professor Grew Up in South Korea

by Marissa Manzanares Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) welcomes a new addition to the Greyhound family, Dr. Youngmin Yoon. Dr. Youngmin Yoo, assistant professor of sports management, wi... read more..

04 Oct

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Student Spotlight: Brianna Gilligan

By Jennifer Salomon An ENMU freshman talks about her first semester in the music program.Brianna Gilligan is a freshman at Eastern New Mexico University. She is originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico ... read more..

Resilient Hounds Rally to Reclaim Wagon Wheel

04 Oct

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Resilient Hounds Rally to Reclaim Wagon Wheel

by Adam Pitterman PORTALES, N.M. - Facing a 28-7 deficit late in the first half, the Eastern New Mexico University football team (3-2; LSC 3-1) reached into its bag of tricks with a 41-yard flea flick... read more..

Tierra Gray Wins All-Around Title at Vernon and Leads ENMU to First Place

04 Oct

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Tierra Gray Wins All-Around Title at Vernon and Leads ENMU to First Place

by ENMU Athletic Communications VERNON, TEXAS - Tierra Gray led the Eastern new Mexico University women's rodeo team to a first-place finish at the Vernon College rodeo, last weekend.The senior claime... read more..

New English Professor/Author Fan of William Faulkner

04 Oct

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New English Professor/Author Fan of William Faulkner

by Amy Waltner Dr. Michael James Rizza, assistant professor of English, has published two books: Cartilage and Skin and The Topographical Imagination of Jameson, Baudrillard and Foucault. D... read more..

ENMU Student Film Garners Unexpected Award

29 Sep

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ENMU Student Film Garners Unexpected Award

by Eamon Scarbrough Portales News-Tribune STAFF WRITER [email protected] A film made by Eastern New Mexico University students recently received an award at a showcase for student-made films ... read more..

Gridiron Hounds To Host Wagon Wheel Game on Saturday Night

28 Sep

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Gridiron Hounds To Host Wagon Wheel Game on Saturday Night

by Adam Pittterman For the first time in program history, the Eastern New Mexico University football team will play for the Wagon Wheel on campus. After a strong showing in a 25-14 victory at Angelo ... read more..

ENMU Student Feels at Home in South Korea

28 Sep

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ENMU Student Feels at Home in South Korea

by Patricia Duran ENMU communication student Taylor Wapaha is studying abroad this semester in the fourth largest city in the world. Seoul, South Korea, is home to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies... read more..

27 Sep

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Meet New Communication Professor

by Eric Robinson This year ENMU welcomes Dr. Darrell Roe, assistant professor of communication, to the Greyhound family. Roe, originally from Texas, isn't too far from home—the Waco area of Texas.He s... read more..

ENMU Alumna Teaches at Indiana University Kokomo

27 Sep

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ENMU Alumna Teaches at Indiana University Kokomo

by Amy Waltner Christina Ivanova graduated from ENMU in May of 2000 with a bachelor's of art in English and was on a secondary education track.When she graduated she was pregnant with her first child.... read more..

26 Sep

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ENMU Football Players Run Radio Show

Story by Marissa Manzanares ENMU athletes create radio show to discuss current events.For many college students, "current events" is not a topic of interest. It is, however, the passion of three Easte... read more..

California Girl Finds Cats and Her Sunshine in Portales

22 Sep

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California Girl Finds Cats and Her Sunshine in Portales

By Rocio Avitia Jessica Sabin is a new admissions recruiter at Enrollment Services and began working at Eastern New Mexico University on Aug. 1.Enrollment Services works with students to provide them ... read more..

Sigma Chi Raised Over $800 For Huntsman Cancer Institute

21 Sep

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Sigma Chi Raised Over $800 For Huntsman Cancer Institute

by Amy Waltner Sigma Chi's Derby Days is a week-long fundraising event that benefits the Huntsman Cancer Institute—created by cancer patient Jon Huntsman Sr. This facility takes care of patients, cond... read more..

21 Sep

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Community Leaders Support Bond C

(photos by Wendel Sloan) These community leaders in Portales support Bond C. If passed in the Nov. 8 General Election, ENMU will receive the final $11 million to complete the $26 million renovation o read more..

ENMU Students Featured in Statewide Student Filmmaker Showcase

21 Sep

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ENMU Students Featured in Statewide Student Filmmaker Showcase

"Films are meant to be seen and the student showcase gives the film students of New Mexico a chance to exhibit their work to the public and to let people see the great talents and opportunities we hav read more..

Women's Soccer Team Explodes for Team-Record 11 Goals Against Mustangs

21 Sep

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Women's Soccer Team Explodes for Team-Record 11 Goals Against Mustangs

by Adam Pitterman The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team waited for just over 394 minutes. At the 14:44 mark of Monday night's game against University of the Southwest, Courtney Pittman... read more..

20 Sep

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Meet Cindy Miller

Interview by Wendel Sloan "I believed I could have a rewarding career and family at the same time."--Cindy MillerQ. What is your official title? My official title is the Assistant Professor of Caree... read more..

20 Sep

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ENMU Grad/Author Living in Florida

by Amy Waltner Jamie Dickerman graduated from ENMU in 2011 with her bachelor's in communication with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in political science. Jamie Dickerman graduated fr... read more..

ENMU Women's Rodeo Team Wins College "Daze" for Second Straight Year

19 Sep

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ENMU Women's Rodeo Team Wins College "Daze" for Second Straight Year

Last weekend saw the Eastern New Mexico University rodeo teams get off to a strong start with the annual College "Daze" Rodeo at Lewis-Cooper Arena.The women's team finished first for the second strai... read more..

19 Sep

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My Time at the New Greyhound Stadium

By Marissa Manzanares ENMU student shares her experience attending the first ENMU football game at the new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.The loud roar of a full stadium filled the air as the Eas... read more..

19 Sep

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Student Spotlight: Katlyn Rasco

Story by Eric Robinson Meet Katlyn Rasco, an ENMU student majoring in social work.Katlyn Rasco came to ENMU from Hobbs, New Mexico. She is a senior social work major and is involved in many different ... read more..

15 Sep

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Greyhound Stadium Ribbon Cutting

Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium Ribbon Cutting(L-R) ENMU Foundation Director Noelle BartlRegent President Terry OthickPortales Schools Board President Antonio SanchezMayor Sharon KingGreyhound Clu... read more..

Lincoln Gala to benefit the new ENMU Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People

15 Sep

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Lincoln Gala to benefit the new ENMU Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People

Lincoln and Booth- In Search of Better Angels A World Premier Drama Benefit for the ENMU's proposed Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People scheduled to begin summer of 2017.Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.... read more..

15 Sep

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ENMU Presents “Other Desert Cities”

by Amy Waltner Eastern New Mexico University's theatre department is presenting "Other Desert Cities" written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Janeice Scarbrough at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 22-Saturday... read more..

ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

15 Sep

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ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

by Rocio Avitia Lara Vaughan is the new Director of the Child Development Center for Eastern New Mexico University. She is also a part-time early childhood education instructor.The Child Development C... read more..

14 Sep

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KENW Broadcasting Football Games Live

by Allan Crawford KENW TV has entered into a new era of live television sports coverage with the broadcast of the first ENMU home football game in the new stadium. The facility has been completely wir... read more..

Scenes from Opening of New Greyhound Stadium

14 Sep

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Scenes from Opening of New Greyhound Stadium

Here are scenes from the opening of the new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. photos by Karina Dozal, Sara Wright, Chloe Barrick Scenes from the first-ever football g... read more..