Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

19 Oct

Success Spotlight

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Meet Eastern New Mexico University Senior Domonique Stettler

Meet Eastern New Mexico University senior Domonique Stettler. Domonique is an Elementary Education major and has a heart for special education. Listen in as she talks about her favorite hobbies, class... read more..

19 Oct

Success Spotlight

Adam

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Meet Eastern New Mexico University Senior Erick Salomon

Meet Eastern New Mexico University Senior Erick Salomon. Erick is majoring in Physical Education and dreams of becoming a bodybuilder. Listen in as he talks about his favorite classes, hobbies, and pr... read more..

17 Oct

General

Adam

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GO Bond 3 Campus Improvements

New construction could be underway on the ENMU campus this fall. General Obligation Bond 3 is on the ballot for New Mexico voters to vote on $215 million in funding for New Mexico Colleges and Univers... read more..

Eastern New Mexico University - That's what we're about

13 Oct

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Awarded Over Three Million Dollars in New Grant Money

Eastern New Mexico University has been awarded over three million dollars in new grant money to be used over the next one to three years with an additional one million dollars in grant money pending f... read more..

07 Oct

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John Houser

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Dr. Gay Su Pinnell Education Building: ENMU Board of Regents Announces New Name for Education Building

The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents announced Friday, September 30, their intent to rename the Education Building to honor alumna, author, educator, and philanthropist Dr. Gay Su Pinnel... read more..

28 Sep

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University enters semi-finalist portion of Presidential Search

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that they have reduced the field of candidates from the original 96 that applied to a semi-finalist field and will begin interviewing semi-finalist candid... read more..

23 Sep

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University and Enchantment Vineyards Partner to Create the Eastern Sunset Dry Red Wine

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based, Enchantment Vineyards announced today the creation of the Eastern Sunset wine, a dry red wine. PORTALES, NM – September 23, 2022 – Eastern New Me... read more..

07 Sep

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John Houser

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ENMU Grows Enrollment for First Time Since 2017–2018 School Year

ENMU-Portales reports that Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment numbers are up by 2.3 percent overall from fall 2021. The fall 2022 total headcount is 5,106 students, up from 4,991 in 2021–2022.... read more..

31 Aug

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John Houser

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"It's About That Time" to Show Your Eastern New Mexico University Spirit and Welcome Back Gamedays by Celebrating College Colors Day

Fans can enter to win a trip to the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles and unlock an interactive shopping experience using Amazon Alexa® Portales, NM (August 30, 202... read more..

31 Aug

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John Houser

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The Remnant Trust Exhibition at ENMU

Rare and antique documents are now on display at the Eastern New Mexico University Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), and the public is invited to a reception celebrating the exhibit Friday, Sept. ... read more..

24 Aug

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Begins Review Process for new University Chancellor/President

Eastern New Mexico University announced today that that they will begin the review process for the new University Chancellor/President. Portales, NM –Aug. 23, 2022– Eastern New Mexico University an... read more..

15 Aug

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Presidential Search Campus and Community Forums

Eastern New Mexico University is in the process of a nationwide search for the next President/Chancellor of the University System. PORTALES, NM – Aug. 11, 2022 – Eastern New Mexico University is in... read more..

ENMU Enchanted Pistachio and ENMU Greyhound Crunch Caramel Pistachio Popcorn

04 Aug

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University and Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines Partner to Create the ENMU Enchanted Pistachio and ENMU Greyhound Crunch Caramel Pistachio Popcorn

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based, Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines announced today the creation of the ENMU Enchanted Pistachio, a garlic and green chile pistachio and the ... read more..

04 Aug

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Announces Launch of Brand Store on Amazon.com

Eastern New Mexico University, through their partnership with the Collegiate Licensing Company, announced today the creation of their brand store on Amazon.com through Amazon vendor Trevco. PORTALE... read more..

The top five Miss New Mexico USA contestants. Photo credit: Hawk and Hero Photography

15 Jul

Success Spotlight

Adam

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Miss New Mexico and Beyond: ENMU Student Dreams of Opening Her Own Therapy Clinic

Suzanne is passionate about helping others. Her pageant platform is "advocating for disability rights and disability awareness." Suzanne wanted a career where she could help people. Suzanne Perez w... read more..

14 Jul

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University, Snugglecubs Cookies Collaborate to Create the ENMU Victory, a Spicy Date with Pecan Cookie

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based Snugglecubs Cookies, announced today the creation of the ENMU Victory, a spicy date with pecan cookie. PORTALES, NM – July, 12, 2022 – Eastern New... read more..

24 Jun

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Wins 2022 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Eastern New Mexico University Wins 2022 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education–CASE's awards celebrate outstanding achievements in educational advancement... read more..

15 Jun

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Wayne Allen

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New Slogan Ties to ENMU's Mission of Student Success

Eastern New Mexico University is going back to the roots of its mission with a new slogan. "Student Success! That's What We're About!" Portales, NM-June 14, 2022- Eastern New Mexico University is g... read more..

08 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Early Childhood Education Major Fell in Love with Teaching Thanks to Coursework at ENMU

"I chose this field of study because there is a great need for educators in our state and around our nation," says Addyson Aragon. Addyson Aragon is majoring in early childhood education with PreK- read more..

03 Jun

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John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University offers tuition-free college education through the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.

This spring the state of New Mexico approved the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act that permanently establishes the Opportunity Scholarship as the most accessible tuition-free scholarship program... read more..

02 Jun

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John Houser

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ENMU Alumna Funds $1 Million Grant

A donation of $1 million from ENMU alumna Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, of Dublin, Ohio, is helping Eastern New Mexico University launch a new coteaching project with the Portales Municipal School District. ... read more..

02 Jun

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John Houser

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ENMU Dedicates Casa del Sol Event Facility

Thanks to a generous donation from ENMU Alumna Dr. Gay Su Pinnell (BA 66) of Dublin, Ohio, Eastern New Mexico University officially dedicated the new Casa Del Sol event facility on Friday, May 20, 202... read more..

Kayleigh at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Conference with her fellow Associated Students Activities Board (ASAB) coordinators, Erick, Andrew and Ayeisha.

01 Jun

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU History Student Loves the ENMU Community

Kayleigh Tolley enjoys spending time in the Campus Union because "there is always something going on and there is good energy in the building." Kayleigh Tolley is majoring in history at Eastern New... read more..

25 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Prepares for Wildlife Adventures and Saving the Environment as a Future Conservation Officer

"Being able to have a career of conserving and protecting the environment has always been a dream to me and will soon be happening," says Marisa Armijo. Marisa Armijo, a criminal justice major with read more..

24 May

Success Spotlight

Wayne Allen

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Lifelong Greyhound Jae Jimenez Garners Success with the Opportunity Scholarship

Jaelyn Jimenez, Jae for short, will be attending Eastern New Mexico University starting in the fall 2022 semester after graduating from Portales High School this month. Jaelyn Jimenez, Jae for sh... read more..

Silvia Miranda watching the virtual Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) ceremony with her husband, daughters and parents.

18 May

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Greyhound Grad Wins Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Silvia Miranda was named the winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest honor for teachers of science, technology, engineering a... read more..

Isaiah Spitty fighting the Little Bear Fire in 2012.

18 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation ENMU BAAS Student Plans to Use Degree to Further His 13-Year Career in Fire and Emergency Management

Isaiah Spitty aspires to become a fire chief or emergency manager; he has been in the fire and emergency services field for over 13 years. Isaiah with his wife, Melony. Isaiah Spitty is pursuing ... read more..

Joe D. Ford in his 1947 letterman jacket.

11 May

Alumni Success

Adam

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Green and Silver Memories: The Son of a Greyhound Grad Discusses His Father's Eastern Experience

Dan Ford shares details on his father's ENMU adventures. Joe D. Ford, my dad, graduated from ENMU in 1950. He is now 94 years old. He grew up in Hagerman, New Mexico, graduating from Hagerman High ... read more..

11 May

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Aims to Bring Attention to STEM Fields in Education Career

Rubeli Alvarez is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Secondary Science Licensure and a minor in history to help him achieve his dream of becoming a nationally recognized educator and provi... read more..

Central States Communication Association Conference

11 May

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student and Communication Professors Collaborate on Research

Chukwudalu "Dalu" Okoli, a communication graduate student, worked with Dr. Josh Bramlett and Dr. Darrell Roe, assistant professors of communication, on research that led to a conference presentation b... read more..