2020 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

16 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3312

ENMU Culinary Arts Major Dreams of Opening Comfort Food Restaurant

Kaylee Crowell, a culinary arts major with a minor in nutrition at ENMU, plans to become a chef or nutritionist and open her own restaurant. Kaylee Crowell, a culinary arts major with a minor in nutr... read more..

The five festivals where Benjamin Pierce’s pilot script has been accepted.

16 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3106

Greyhound Grad's Pilot Script Accepted into Five Festivals

Benjamin Pierce's pilot script, "Jungle Jam," was named a finalist for the New York International Screenplay Awards and an official selection for the Austin Comedy Film Festival, the Houston Comedy Fi... read more..

Kristin Berg, right, with the artistic team for the Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company.

09 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4895

ENMU Graduate with Acting Credits in 'Hell or High Water' and 'Better Call Saul' Serves as Co-Artistic Director for Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company

Greyhound Grad Kristin Berg shares how her Eastern Experience prepared her to run a theatre company. Kristin with her partner, Doug Montoya, and their dog, Wicket. If you've seen the Academy Award fo... read more..

09 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3888

ENMU Biology Major Wants to Become an Orthopedic Surgeon

"I hope to be one of the top orthopedic surgeons or physical therapists," says David Kenneth Tirey Jr., a football player at ENMU. David Kenneth Tirey Jr., who also goes by DJ, is a biology major wit read more..

09 Sep

General

Desiree Cooper

3379

ENMU Faculty Discuss Roosevelt Science Center Renovation

Dr. Juchao Yan, chair of the Department of Physical Sciences, and Dr. Kenwyn Cradock, chair of the Department of Biology, discuss how the Roosevelt Science Center renovation will help students an... read more..

02 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3048

Greyhound Grad Helps Elementary Students Discover a Passion for Reading

"Attending ENMU was a great experience for me. The education classes were wonderful," says Diane Maez, a reading interventionist for James Elementary in Portales.Diane Maez, who graduated from Eastern read more..

02 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3629

ENMU Student Plans to Teach English as a Foreign Language Overseas

Sierra Beverly wants to teach English as a foreign language overseas in east and southeast Asia after she receives her bachelor's degree at Eastern New Mexico University or after she obtains a master'... read more..

02 Sep

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

3683

Chair of ENMU Department of Music, Director of Bands Appointed to New Mexico Music Commission

"I am pleased that the music education community will be represented on this statewide commission. I feel that every child in New Mexico should have the opportunity to experience the life-changing ben read more..

26 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

2793

ENMU Physical Education Student Aspires to Become an Athletic Trainer for a Major Sports Team

Glory Enemchukwu says, "I hope to be part of a Super Bowl-winning team, and go on to fulfill my ultimate dream of helping more people choose a healthier lifestyle, particularly those who may not be ab... read more..

26 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4135

Greyhound Grad Creates TRIO-Themed Podcast

Juan Rivas graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in psychology in 2007 and a Master of Arts in Communication in 2016. He is now a collegiate success coach and runs a T... read more..

19 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

6364

ENMU Graphic Design Student's Dream is to Work in Promotional Marketing for a Professional Sports Team

Louis Bolander plans to graduate from ENMU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with an emphasis in graphic design this fall and become a sports video editor. Louis Bolander plans to graduate from Eas... read more..

19 Aug

General

Desiree Cooper

3332

ENMU Plans to Renovate Roosevelt Science Center

Eastern New Mexico University is planning a $16 million renovation for the Roosevelt Science Center, with $8 million from the 2018 bond and an additional $8 million if Bond C passes this November.East... read more..

12 Aug

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4180

Greyhound Grad Supports Community and Job Growth as Director of Business and Economic Development for Sandoval County

Ms. Dora M. Dominguez, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from ENMU in 1989, is the director of Business and Economic Development for Sandoval County, located i... read more..

12 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3980

ENMU Biology Major Plans to Make Positive Impact in Navajo Nation as Physician Assistant

"I hope to inspire youth in my community of Manuelito that they can go to school and get an education and still have their Navajo roots carry them throughout life," says Sydnee Yazzie. Sydnee Yazzie, read more..

05 Aug

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

4085

ENMU Theatre Major Looks Forward to Career in Acting

Manuel "Manny" Rivera is majoring in theatre with minors in digital filmmaking and sociology at ENMU.Manuel "Manny" Rivera is majoring in theatre with minors in digital filmmaking and sociology at Eas... read more..

27 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3193

ENMU Double Major Passionate About Helping People Aims for Career in Family Counseling

"Helping people has always been a huge passion of mine, and my majors help me further my ability to do so," says Baylei Pollaro, who is double majoring in psychology and sociology. Baylei Pollaro, wh read more..

27 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4010

Greyhound Grad Thrives with Design Business Featuring New Mexico-Themed Apparel and Accessories

Breanna Smith, who graduated from ENMU in spring 2019 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design and a minor in business, discusses how her time at ENMU prepared her to s... read more..

22 Jul

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3202

Greyhound Grad Prepares for Career as Music Teacher and Performer

Kaitlyn Grubbs, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in music education this spring, is pursuing a master's degree in music education at the University of Missouri this fall. Kaitlyn Grub... read more..

22 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3823

ENMU Student-Athlete Pursues Dream of Becoming an Athletic Trainer for a Professional Sports Team

Tyler Cobb plans to pursue a career involving baseball and hopes to "ultimately achieve the ability to impact others positively in life." Tyler with his mom, Tonya, dad, Nigel, and brother, Marcus. T... read more..

15 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3590

ENMU EET Major Aspires to Become Technology Engineer

Dat Pham shares that his favorite part of being a Greyhound is the campus community, including his professors and fellow students.Dat Pham, an electronics engineering technology (EET) major at Eastern... read more..

08 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3227

ENMU Psychology Student Hopes to Help People as Licensed Counselor

"I just want to help people. I really mean that," shares Danielle Smith. "The reality is that there are a lot of heartbreaking statistics out there, and I think counselors are a crucial part of proces read more..

01 Jul

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

3547

Graduate Student Receives Grant to Further Fish Research at ENMU Behavioral Ecology Laboratory

"I will be using this reward to improve our wet lab located in the Behavioral Ecology Laboratory building by purchasing equipment that will improve our fish husbandry practices and to monitor water qu read more..

01 Jul

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3262

ENMU International Student-Athlete Plans to Become Social Worker

Malethabo Mary Seema, who was born and raised in South Africa, is a mid-distance runner with a focus on 800m and 1500m events for the ENMU track and field team. Malethabo Mary Seema, who was born and... read more..

24 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

2888

Greyhound Grad Uses ENMU Experiences in Product Designer Role

Katherine Perelas is a product designer at Integrated Transportation Management, best known for the software MyCarrier TMS, in Scottsdale, Arizona.Katherine Perelas graduated summa cum laude from East... read more..

17 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

5020

Greyhound Grad Celebrates her 100th Birthday

Vera Lois Beck Johnson celebrated turning 100 on June 6 at a socially-distanced birthday party with her family.Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham with Lois at the New Mexico Educational Association Legis... read more..

10 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4498

Greyhound Grad Serves Lubbock Children and Families as Coordinator of the Rainbow Room

Viridiana Meza, who graduated from ENMU with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Communication with an emphasis in Journalism in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Communication in 2016, recently started her ... read more..

03 Jun

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4551

Greyhound Grad Accepted to Pharmacy School Plans to Improve Health of New Mexico Community as Pharmacist Clinician

"I hope to be a trusted healthcare provider that is able to positively influence my patients' lives and improve the overall health of our New Mexico community," says Annajita Rubio.Annajita Rubio grad read more..

27 May

General

Adam

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ENMU Hosting Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 30

Eastern New Mexico University will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony on May 30 at 10 a.m. Eastern New Mexico University will celebrate the graduates of the class ... read more..

20 May

General

Dr. Patrice Caldwell

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Introducing the ENMU Reads Summer Reading Program

ENMU has teamed with 32 different libraries around the state of New Mexico with our new ENMU Reads Summer Reading Program.As you know, ENMU recognizes the value of reading and education! We are excite... read more..

20 May

Success Spotlight

Adam

4341

President's Ambassador Loves 'Amazing' Community at ENMU

Alyssa Martinez is pursuing a degree in mathematics for secondary education at ENMU to help her accomplish her goal of becoming a high school math teacher.Alyssa Martinez is pursuing a degree in mathe... read more..