Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

20 Mar

Alumni Success

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Michael Boit - Alumni Success Spotlight

Michael Boit graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a minor in Biology. Michael Boit graduated from Eastern New Mexico University ... read more..

20 Mar

Success Spotlight

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Greyhound Grad Pursues Dreams to Fight Forest Fires

Bradyn Harvey graduated from with an Associate in Wildland Fire Science in 2022. He graduated with honors and is currently working on getting his Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with a Concentra... read more..

20 Mar

Alumni Success

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Alumni Success Stories - Alicia Amerson

My name is Alicia Amerson I went to ENMU where I got a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a Minor in Business. Now I work at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories Marine and Coastal Research l... read more..

20 Mar

Alumni Success

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FDA Microbiologist Discusses How ENMU Gave Him Opportunities to Grow

Burgos currently works at the Food and Drug Administration as a microbiologist where he is a part of an interdisciplinary team, where they study food outbreaks that happen throughout the USA. Jonat... read more..

16 Mar

General

John Houser

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Governor Lujan Grisham Appoints Two to Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Ray Birmingham and Logan O'Brien to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents. Portales, NM – March 13, 2023 – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham... read more..

01 Mar

General

Adam

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ENMU Presents New Plays March 2-5

ENMU's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present the New Mexico New Works Festival, featuring ten new short plays from New Mexican Playwrights. PORTALES, NM – Feb. read more..

24 Feb

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Works with Infectious Diseases

Steven Bradfute graduated Eastern New Mexico University in the fall of 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Steven Bradfute graduated Eastern New Mexico University in the fall of 1998 with a Ba... read more..

24 Feb

Success Spotlight

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ENMU Student Success Stories - Alyssa Walker

My name is Alyssa Walker I am going to finish my degree in May at Eastern and I will be certified to teach pre-k through third grade and I want to become a teacher. Tell us about yourself. I'm ori... read more..

23 Feb

General

Adam

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Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approves a 0% Tuition and Fee increase for the 23-24 school year

Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approves a 0% Tuition and Fee increase for the 23-24 school year. Portales, NM–February 21, 2023 – At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regen... read more..

10 Feb

Alumni Success

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Local Business Owner Kept Greyhound Family Tradition

While Sarah was in school at ENMU she played on the basketball team. She now owns her own business in Clovis, New Mexico called Clovis Cryo. Sarah Lieb graduated from Eastern New Mexico University ... read more..

E N M U Student success that's what we're about

07 Feb

General

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ENMU Enrollment Up Almost Eight Percent Over Spring 2022

ENMU-Portales reports that Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment numbers are up by 7.8 percent from spring 2022. The spring 2023 total headcount is 4,849 students, up from 4,490 in spring 2 read more..

07 Feb

Alumni Success

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Alumni Success Story: Laura McPherson

"My favorite part of being a greyhound was even though I was studying online, ENMU put its resources behind those online classes and those online degree tracks, so I never felt disconnected from my fe read more..

25 Jan

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University to Host All-You-Can-Eat "Chocolate Sunday" Fundraising Event

Eastern New Mexico University Department of Art and Culinary Arts program is proud to present an all-you-can-eat "Chocolate Sunday" fundraising event Sunday, February 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Campu... read more..

23 Jan

General

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ENMU Welcomes Aaron Watson to Greyhound Arena April 29, 2023

Eastern New Mexico University proudly presents Aaron Watson at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena on April 29, 2023, at 7 p.m., sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank. PORTALES, NM – January 20, 2023 ... read more..

10 Jan

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Weeklong Celebration

Eastern New Mexico University and the city of Portales Cultural Affairs Committee are proud to present a week-long celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Portales, NM – Ja... read more..

19 Dec

General

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Chancellor Caldwell Retires After 42 Years of Selflessly Serving Students

In January of 2023, Dr. Caldwell will be stepping down from her role as chancellor and president, taking on a new challenge-retirement. ENMU Chancellor Dr. Patrice Caldwell has been a member of the... read more..

13 Dec

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Named Safest University in New Mexico for 2023

Niche.com, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families online, has ranked Eastern New Mexico University as the safest University in New Mexico for 2023. Apply no... read more..

E N M U President and Chancellor Dr. James Johnston

13 Dec

General

John Houser

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Getting to know the new ENMU President and Chancellor Dr. James Johnston

Get to know our new ENMU President and Chancellor, Dr. James Johnston, with this interview conducted by Doc Elder ... read more..

07 Dec

Alumni Success

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Greyhound Grad Reflects on how Eastern Shaped his Career

Bobby Benally revisits his days as a Greyhound, as well as discussing his career today as a producer/anchor at KCBD news channel in Lubbock, TX. What is your name, where do you work, and where ar... read more..

29 Nov

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John Houser

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Dr. James N. Johnston Appointed Chancellor of the ENMU System

The Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Board of Regents has appointed James N. Johnston, Ph.D., to serve as chancellor of the ENMU system. Johnston currently serves as Provost and Vice President for... read more..

17 Nov

Academic Highlights

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University awarded $458,000 from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Eastern New Mexico's University's College of Education and Technology received a $458,000 endowment from the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Portales, NM –Nov 14, 2022–Eas... read more..

Bryan Hahn 2022 Art Educator of the Year

14 Nov

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John Houser

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New Mexico Art Educators Association Announces ENMU staff member as 2022 New Mexico Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

The New Mexico Art Educators Association has announced that Mr. Bryan Hahn, the ENMU Runnels Gallery Manager/Curator and Coordinator of Creative Services, has been awarded the 2022 New Mexico Higher E... read more..

U.S. News and World Reports Best Colleges Award

07 Nov

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Recognized in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings for 2022-2023

Eastern New Mexico University earned status as a U.S. News "Best College" because of its excellent standing in the recently published 2022-2023 Best College rankings. Portales, NM–Oct. 31, 2022– Ea... read more..

04 Nov

Alumni Success

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Breezy Gutierrez Alumni Success Story

ENMU Alumni Breezy Gutierrez talks about her time at ENMU and how Eastern helped her achieve greatness. In this interview, Breezy talks about the opportunities getting a graduate degree at Eastern aff... read more..

04 Nov

General

John Houser

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ENMU Singers to Tour Eastern New Mexico and West Texas

The Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Singers and Swanee Singers are on tour from Sunday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 16 to promote the ENMU vocal program. PORTALES, NM – Nov. 1, 2022 – The... read more..

28 Oct

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Five Finalists for ENMU System Chancellor

Eastern New Mexico University has announced that after an extensive nationwide search, five finalists have been named as candidates to become the next chancellor of the ENMU system. Oct. 30, 2022– ... read more..

28 Oct

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John Houser

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ENMU awarded $749,976 as Lead Institution on a Grant from the Department of Energy

ENMU was awarded $749,976 over three years as the lead institution on a grant from the Department of Energy. ENMU was awarded $749,976 over three years as the lead institution on a grant from the D... read more..

25 Oct

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Office of Communication Services wins CASE Best of District IV Award for ENMU Reads

Eastern New Mexico University won a CASE Best of District IV award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for their summer reading support program ENMU Reads. Oct. 20, 2022 –... read more..

(Left to right) Dr. Sarbagya Ratna Shakya, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering Technology-ENMU, Dr. Hamid Allamehzadeh – Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology- ENMU; Kenton Martin – Project Development Manager – EDFR-DSP; ENMU Chancellor, Dr. Patrice Caldwell; Johnny Garcia – Site Manager – EDFR-AO; Nathan Tarango – Sr. Wind Technician – EDFR-AO

25 Oct

General

John Houser

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EDF Renewables Establishes Endowed Scholarship for ENMU EET-Renewable Energy Program

On Oct. 14, Representatives from EDF Renewables presented a $25,000 check to ENMU Chancellor Dr. Patrice Caldwell and toured the ENMU Electrical Engineering Labs. PORTALES, N.M. – Oct. 20, 2022 – T... read more..

21 Oct

General

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Faculty, Staff, and Community Forums for Chancellor Interviews

The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents have invited five finalists to interview for the position of Eastern New Mexico University Chancellor. Portales, NM–Oct. 21, 2022– The Eastern New... read more..