2024 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

29 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Remembers the Life of President Everett L. Frost

Eastern New Mexico University announced this past week the passing of the University's eighth president, Everett L. Frost, who passed away on October 21. Frost served as ENMU president from 1991 to 20... read more..

29 Oct

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KENW Celebrates 50 years with ENMU with Renaming of the Broadcast Center

KENW Celebrates 50 years with Eastern New Mexico University with Renaming of the Broadcast Center Portales, NM – Oct. 23, 2024 – Fifty years ago, Duane W. Ryan, director of broadcasting at ENMU, br... read more..

Students in front of ENMU sign in Greyhound Lounge

16 Oct

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ENMU Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2025

Eastern New Mexico University Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 Portales, NM–Oct. 9, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University earned status as a U.S. News and Worl... read more..

14 Oct

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Body President sets sights on Agriculture

Brenan Hillis graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science in 2024. He is now working on his master's degree in business administration. Hillis is c... read more..

14 Oct

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ENMU Partners with TimelyCare to Offer Student Mental Health and Health Care Services

Eastern New Mexico University Partners with TimelyCare to Offer Student Mental Health and Health Care Services Portales, NM – Oct. 7, 2024 - Eastern New Mexico University announced today that it ha... read more..

01 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Hosts Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Competition

Eastern New Mexico University Hosts Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Competition Portales, NM – September 27, 2024 – The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music is excited to announ... read more..

01 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces 2024 Homecoming Honorees

Eastern New Mexico University Announces 2024 Homecoming Honorees Portales, NM – September 27, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University will recognize its 2024 Homecoming Honorees at the 48th Annual ENMU... read more..

24 Sep

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates 90th-Anniversary Homecoming

Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates 90th-Anniversary Homecoming Portales, NM – September 23, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University welcomes back alumni, friends, and family members for the 90th ... read more..

24 Sep

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Grand Opening of Renovated Roosevelt Science Center

Eastern New Mexico University Announces Grand Opening of Renovated Roosevelt Science Center Portales, NM – September 23, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they would hold th... read more..

24 Sep

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ENMU Receives Art Donation from Renowned New Mexico Painter Ed Sandoval

Eastern New Mexico University Receives Art Donation from Renowned New Mexico Painter Ed Sandoval Portales, NM – September 20, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University was the proud recipient of two... read more..

20 Sep

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Roosevelt Science Center Renovation Provides Enhanced Spaces and Equipment for Students and Faculty

The Roosevelt Science Center (RSC) at Eastern New Mexico University was recently completed and is scheduled to have a grand opening on Tuesday, October 1. The Roosevelt Science Center (RSC) at East... read more..

16 Sep

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

ENMU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month PORTALES, NM – Sept. 13, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Hispanic Affairs celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 15 through Oct... read more..

ENMU Dawg Days Counselors at 2024 Dawg Days

13 Sep

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Eastern New Mexico University Sees Largest Enrollment Growth Since 2011-12 school year

Eastern New Mexico University Sees Largest Enrollment Growth Since 2011-12 school year. Portales, NM – September 10, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data on Friday, Sept. 6... read more..

12 Sep

Alumni Success

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ENMU Graduate to Head Coach at Texas A&M Kingsville

Alumni Success Story - Michael Madrid Michael Madrid graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1998 with his bachelor’s in special education with a minor in history and physical education... read more..

11 Sep

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ENMU Renames Broadcast Center for Former Longtime Director of Broadcasting Duane W. Ryan

Eastern New Mexico University Renames Broadcast Center for Former Longtime Director of Broadcasting Duane W. Ryan Portales, NM –September 9, 2024–Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents anno... read more..

05 Sep

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ENMU's Runnels Gallery Presents "Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered" Exhibition

Eastern New Mexico University's Runnels Gallery Presents "Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered" Exhibition Portales, NM – September 3, 2024 – The Runnels Gall... read more..

ENMU Volleyball Team Members at Dawg Days

29 Aug

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ENMU Named Safest University in New Mexico for 2025

Eastern New Mexico University Named Safest University in New Mexico for 2025 Portales, NM–August 26, 2024– Niche.com, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families... read more..

ENMU art students painting in a classroom

28 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Arts Festival Headlined by Alumni

Eastern New Mexico University Announces Arts Festival Headlined by Alumni Portales, NM – August 26, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University and the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will host a... read more..

A large red and yellow bird made of drones over water (Drone Show Example)

27 Aug

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ENMU Announces Region First Ever Drone Show as Part of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

Eastern New Mexico University Announces Region First Ever Drone Show as Part of 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration. Portales, NM – August 23, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University announced tod... read more..

23 Aug

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ENMU is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

Eastern New Mexico University is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2025 Best Colleges Rankings Portales, NM – August 27, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University was recognized nati... read more..

22 Aug

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ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Announces 2024-25 Season Tickets

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking announced today their season ticket prices for their 2024-25 theatre performances. Portales, NM – August 19, 2024 – Th... read more..

15 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Kappa Sigma Chapter wins Founders Circle Award

Eastern New Mexico University's Kappa Sigma chapter has been awarded a founder's circle award as one of North America's top Kappa Sigma fraternity chapters. Portales, NM – Aug 15, 2024– Eastern New... read more..

06 Aug

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Move-in Day and Welcome Weekend Activities

Eastern New Mexico University has announced move-in day for students living on campus during the 2024-2025 academic year. ENMU has also planned several activities that will take place during the annua... read more..

02 Aug

Academic Highlights

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Eastern New Mexico University Awarded $490,000 by the United States Department of Agriculture

Eastern New Mexico University was awarded a $490,000 AGRI competitive grant by the United States Department of Agriculture. Portales, NM – August 2, 2024 – Eastern New Mexico University was awarded... read more..

31 Jul

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Naming Decision for Stadium and Arena

The Steve Loy Family Foundation has chosen to rename the on-campus football stadium and basketball arena after their family foundation. ENMU's football stadium will be renamed the Steve Loy Family Fou... read more..

02 Jul

Academic Highlights

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Q&A with Dr. Manuel Varela

See the latest Q&A with Dr. Manuel Varela! Q: Tell me about your academic background and your past professional positions. A: I have a bachelor's in biochemistry from UNM (University of New M... read more..

02 Jul

Alumni Success

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ENMU Alum Makes a Difference as School Social Worker

Frances Fuller graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2012. Since graduating, Fuller has worked as a school social worker in Socorro, NM, for seven... read more..

25 Jun

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ENMU Receives Single Largest Gift in University History from the Loy Family

ENMU alumnus, former Greyhound Football captain, and ENMU Hall of Honors recipient Steve Loy and his family have agreed to donate $2.5 million to ENMU to support ENMU student-athletes and ENMU athleti... read more..

Students in Golden Student Success Center

11 Jun

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Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 awards during the 2024 award cycle by OnlineU.com

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 awards during the 2024 award cycle by OnlineU.com. Portales, NM – June 11, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized with 20 ... read more..

31 May

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, ENMU, and National Fitness Campaign Prioritize Health and Wellness for the Community

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University and National Fitness Campaign prioritize health and wellness for the Eastern New Mexico University community. State-of-the-Art O... read more..