2021 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Military Friendly® Silver School Designation

17 Mar

General

Adam

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ENMU Earns 2021–2022 Military Friendly® Silver School Designation

Eastern New Mexico University has earned the 2021–22 Military Friendly® Silver School designation.PORTALES, NM — Eastern New Mexico University has earned the 2021–22 Military Friendly® Silver School d... read more..

17 Mar

General

Adam

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New Mexico State Legislature Approves Three New Regents for Eastern New Mexico University

A former New Mexico public education commissioner from Hobbs, a retired vice president for Student Services at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), and a current vocal performance major at East... read more..

12 Mar

General

Adam

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ENMU Presenting "Beauty and the Beast: A Radio Opera"

Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Music presents "Beauty and the Beast: A Radio Opera," composed by Vittorio Giannini and directed by ENMU Associate Professor of Music Dr. Travis Sherwood.... read more..

10 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Spanish Major Dreams of Becoming a Media Planner

Kevin E. Mendiola chose to attend Eastern is "a reliable school that always helps students."Kevin with Khalid. Kevin E. Mendiola, who is majoring in Spanish with a minor in communication at Eastern N... read more..

The three new species of Binburrum (in order): B. articuno, B. moltres and B. zapdos (all from Australia)

10 Mar

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor's Beetle Discovery Named After Three Legendary Bird Pokémon

Dr. Darren Pollock, professor of entomology at ENMU, and his colleague Yun Hsiao, a Ph.D. student at Australian National University, named three new species in an Australian genus of beetles after the... read more..

Denise Haeber Hahn (right) with other campus award winners.

03 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Berry Miller Junior High's Teacher of the Year

"My time at Eastern was the best five-year period," says Denise Hahn. "I grew up, learned to be independent, had my first apartment, attained an excellent and affordable education, gained experience t read more..

03 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Business Major Considers Opening a Cat Café

Tianna Boone chose to attend ENMU because "as soon as I stepped on campus it felt like home, and I felt so welcomed here."Tianna Boone, a business major, is a member of Eastern New Mexico University's... read more..

24 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Works in Broadcast, Runs Website Promoting Up-and-Coming Hip-Hop Artists

Cristian Pacheco, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism from ENMU in 2017, is a production supervisor at KFDA NewsChannel10 in Amaril... read more..

24 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Public Relations Student Wants to "Learn Something New Every Day" in Future Career

Gabrielle Smith chose to attend ENMU for its "atmosphere and friendly attitude." She enjoys "how nice everyone is and how everyone wants to see each other succeed." Gabrielle with her mom. Gabrielle ... read more..

19 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Animal and Dairy Science Major Aims for Career in Veterinary Medicine

Tara Mayes plans to graduate with a bachelor's degree in animal and dairy science from Eastern New Mexico University this summer.Tara Mayes plans to graduate with a bachelor's degree in animal and dai... read more..

The Eastern New Mexico University Student Association of Social Workers receiving Volunteer of the Month for February form the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.

19 Feb

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Association of Social Workers Named Volunteer of the Month by Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce

The Eastern New Mexico University Student Association of Social Workers (SASW) has received two awards this semester recognizing the positive impact the organization's members have made in their local... read more..

10 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Looks Forward to Career as Special Education Teacher

Katie Freyer, who is majoring in elementary and special education with an endorsement in reading at ENMU, plans to become a high school special education teacher. Katie Freyer, who is majoring in ele... read more..

10 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Public Relations Manager and Public Information Officer for the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

Leonard Cisco Tapia manages and coordinates the public relations and media efforts for multiple state museums, historic sites and cultural institutions. Leonard Cisco Tapia, who graduated from Easter... read more..

Phi Kappa Phi Secretary Kelly Cradock delivers donations to the Portales Municipal School District.

10 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Donates Supplies to Portales Municipal School District

The ENMU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Honor Society made a positive difference in the community during a challenging time by donating supplies obtained through drop boxes at local businesses to the ... read more..

03 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Publishes Research on HIV Assembly

Merissa Michelle Bruns, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in microbiology, molecular biology and biotech and a minor in chemistry from ENMU in 2015, is working on a ... read more..

(L-R) Wendy Gillman, Blessy Joseph, Susan Larsen, Nikie Bonner and Amanda McCormick

03 Feb

General

Desiree Cooper

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Counseling Corner: New Ways to Connect with the ENMU Office of Counseling and Career Services During the COVID Crisis

The Office of Counseling and Career Services offers a texting line, video and phone appointments and more. Susan Larsen The Eastern New Mexico University Office of Counseling and Career Services (CCS... read more..

27 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Conducts Research in Field of Hydrology

Martha Elizabeth Gardea, who graduated with honors from ENMU with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a minor in geology in spring 2019, is pursuing a master's degree in environmental ... read more..

27 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU BAAS Student's Ambition is to Become a Finance Director

Meradeth Montoya plans to graduate this spring with a bachelor's degree in applied arts and sciences with a business concentration and has been accepted to ENMU's Graduate School to work toward a mast... read more..

27 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Takes Part in Virtual Performance for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Roger Kemp, a senior trombonist majoring in music education at ENMU, performed for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game's virtual halftime show on Jan. 11.Roger Kemp, a senior tromb... read more..

20 Jan

General

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the New Collections Manager of the Blackwater Draw Museum and the ENMU Curation Facility

"I am tasked with caring for the artifacts held at the museum and curation facility. These artifacts are held for many reasons such as educational programming, exhibition, research and preservation fo read more..

Heaven Talachy at Wheeler Peak in New Mexico.

20 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Has a Passion for Emergency Management

"I knew ENMU was the right fit for me because it allowed me to study at home on my own time and continue to work during the day," says Heaven Talachy.Heaven Talachy, an emergency management major and read more..

20 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Has Solo Exhibition Featured by Columbia University

Dr. Catherine Czacki, an assistant professor of art at Eastern New Mexico University, had her solo exhibition, titled "get the house in order," featured by the Columbia University School of Art. Dr. C... read more..

Ashlyn Peralta (right) with a group of friends she met during her first semester at ENMU.

13 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Social Work Student Discusses Volunteering, Career Goals and Life as an ENMU Greyhound

Ashlyn Jude Peralta, a social work major at Eastern New Mexico University, is preparing for a career in mental health counseling. Ashlyn with her sister, Jordyn. Ashlyn Jude Peralta, a social work ma... read more..

13 Jan

General

Desiree Cooper

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Q and A with New ENMU Alumni Affairs Director

ENMU recently welcomed Kemet Gatchell to the Greyhound community as the new director of the Office of Alumni Affairs, where he will plan, supervise and implement events, programs and communications wh... read more..

13 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student's Article Published in ACDA's Choral Journal

"I wanted the article to be a moment of nostalgia and remembrance to bring hope, anticipation, and preparation for the future," says Cameron Colson.Cameron Colson, who is majoring in choral music educ read more..

06 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Plans for Career as Psychological Profiler for the FBI

"Ultimately, I would love to be able to provide consultation on criminal cases as a criminal psychologist and teach criminal psychology at the university level," shares Valencia Owens. Valencia Owens read more..

06 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Attends Law School with Goal to Work for the United Nations

Timothy Baker, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in environmental science in 2016, is attending the University of New Mexico School of Law to pursue a career in environmental law.Timoth... read more..