Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Justin Banister with his significant other, Lindsay Bost.

02 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad in Business World Gives Career Advice to ENMU COB Students in Workshop Series

"I only have positive things to say about my experience at Eastern," says Justin Banister. "I met incredible friends and mentors and loved supporting the University and helping it grow as a President' read more..

23 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation College Student Plans to Use ENMU Education to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist

"As an adult student, I wanted a program that flexible with my overall demanding schedule, yet affordable," says Robert Mady. "Therefore, with ENMU's asynchronous courses, I am able to work a full-tim read more..

Katy Horgan competing in the weight for distance category of the Scottish Highland Games.

23 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

2884

Greyhound Grad Excels in Real Estate Career, Competes at International Level in Scottish Highland Games

Katy Horgan shares, "I didn't choose ENMU. I would say ENMU chose me." Eastern's "topnotch broadcasting center" also drew her in.Katy Horgan, who was an educator for 16 years and is now a real estate ... read more..

Zoe Rodriguez on the first day of her field practicum at CYFD in Clovis, New Mexico.

16 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Participates in Social Work Projects to Prepare for Career in Child Welfare

Zoe Rodriguez shares, "I hope to work as a Child Protective Services worker to ensure the safety and well-being of children by intervening in reported incidents of child abuse and providing a secure e... read more..

Jerry Lisby with his son, Fox, inside the restaurant space.

16 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Plans to Open Unique Restaurant in Texas with Plenty of Green Chile

Jerry Lisby and his wife, Tamara, are in the process of opening Awesome Times, a fast-casual restaurant in Denton, Texas, with boasts a memorable tagline: "Less haters. More taters."Greyhound Grad Jer... read more..

14 Feb

General

John Houser

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ENMU Welcomes Wade Bowen to Greyhound Arena April 30, 2022

Eastern New Mexico University is proud to present Wade Bowen at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena on April 30, 2022, at 7 p.m., sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank.The Hamilton's PORTALES, NM – Febr... read more..

09 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU MBA Student Reflects on Academic Journey During Final Graduate Semester

Achal Bhatt plans to open a business after graduating this spring. Achal Bhatt, who plans to graduate with a master's degree in business administration from Eastern New Mexico University this semeste... read more..

Davis Booth at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

09 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3750

Greyhound Grad Takes ENMU EET Degree to New Heights with NASA Career

"I've dreamed of working at NASA since I was a little kid," says Davis Booth. "Every day I go to work, I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming." Davis Booth has taken on a big adventure read more..

02 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

2883

ENMU Culinary Arts Student Eyes Opening a Bakery

Eden Saldana has loved cooking and baking from a young age.Eden Saldana, a culinary arts major at Eastern New Mexico University, has loved cooking and baking from a young age. "It's something that has... read more..

02 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Reflects on 25-Year Career in Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Rose Robbins shares, "I spent over 25 years in the world of corporate communications and public relations, which included commercial and public broadcasting, event management with over 5,000 attendees... read more..

26 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Criminal Justice Student Hopes to Help Those Affected by Crime in Future Role as Victim Advocate

"I hope to be able to help victims of crime get the resources they need, such as emotional support and help with victim's rights," shares Kagan West. Kagan West is pursuing a bachelor's degree in read more..

Laramie Brook Mahan checking the status of turtle traps in the Pecos River after a flash flood in Texas in 2021.

26 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Focuses on Turtle Research with NM WRRI Grant

Laramie Brook Mahan's interest in the potential impact that environmental changes could have on freshwater turtle populations in the Pecos River sparked her years-long involvement in a research projec... read more..

21 Jan

General

John Houser

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ENMU Announces Construction on Roosevelt Science Center to Begin in Summer 2022

Eastern New Mexico University announced on Wednesday, January 19, at the Board of Regents Meeting that ENMU would officially start construction on the renovation of the Roosevelt Science Center in Sum... read more..

19 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Has Presidential Ambitions

"I have always wanted to be a leader and to make a difference in whatever field I find myself in," says Isaac Yeboah, an international student from Ghana who plans to lead his home country as presiden read more..

Amber Clarkson working on their research project.

19 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Anthropology Graduate Student Excavates Bones from Blackwater Draw Site

"I came to ENMU because of the Blackwater Draw Site," says Amber Clarkson. "I wanted to do work at a site that was famous and leave my impact on it, to forever be a part of its history, even a small p read more..

13 Jan

General

John Houser

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Student Success Bill Celebrated at ENMU

Eastern New Mexico University invited New Mexico Sen. Gay Kernan and community college presidents to ENMU-Portales today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance transfer student success, an i... read more..

Yousuf Ali Moiz with his family in Las Vegas, Nevada.

13 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Online EET Student Chose to Attend ENMU Due to the University's 'Good Reputation and Smooth Transfer Process'

Mr. Yousuf Ali Moiz is a 100% online student majoring in electronics engineering technology with the hopes of becoming a home inspector in Las Vegas, Nevada, after graduating from Eastern in fall 2022... read more..

Lorynn Guerrero with her family while receiving her award from the New Mexico Secretary of State Kurt Steinhaus, who is also a Greyhound Grad.

13 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Graduate Student Named New Mexico Teacher of the Year

Lorynn Guerrero will graduate from ENMU this May with a master's degree in education administration.Lorynn Guerrero, who will graduate from Eastern New Mexico University this May with a master's degre... read more..

Paige Luben, president-elect of the California State University East Bay Alumni Association.

05 Jan

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU MBA Student Aspires to Climb Engineering Career Ladder and Start a Business

Paige Luben is pursuing an online master's degree in business administration from Eastern New Mexico University to further her career opportunities.Paige with her daughter, Kalista. Paige Luben is pu... read more..

05 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Accepted into Medical School Prepares for a Career Helping People and Communities

Carly Perkowski, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine and a minor in chemistry in May 2020, is taking big steps toward ... read more..

05 Jan

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University, Lescombes Family Vineyards Announce Online Sales of Eastern Sunrise Bubbly White Wine

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based Lescombes Family Vineyards announced today online sales of Eastern Sunrise Bubbly White Wine are now live.PORTALES, NM – Jan. 5, 2022 – Eastern New M... read more..

15 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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MSN Greyhound Grad Teaches Next Generation of Nurses

Sophia Jaramillo shares, "I chose ENMU because I liked that the master's program was offered all online. I was able to take classes while working and being a mom. I liked that it was flexible."Sophia ... read more..

15 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Education Student from Ukraine Aspires to Open an English Language School for Orphans in Rural Areas of Her Home Country

Elina Tsalyn shares, "The orphanage I volunteered at [in Ukraine] didn't have many opportunities for children to learn and practice English, and I would like to ensure they are not left out."Elina Tsa... read more..

President Geraci and his wife Kathy prior to hosting an alumni reception at their home in Sept. 2021.

15 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Receives Long-Term Contract for Role as President of Missouri Military Academy

Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA, (Ret), an accomplished Greyhound Grad, received a new five-year employment contract as president of the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) earlier this semester.... read more..

Lescombes Family Vineyards Eastern Sunrise wine

10 Dec

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University, Lescombes Family Vineyards Collaborate to Create Eastern Sunrise Wine

Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico-based Lescombes Family Vineyards announced today the creation of Eastern Sunrise wine.PORTALES, NM – Dec. 10, 2021 – Eastern New Mexico University and New ... read more..

08 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Graduating MSN Student Reflects on Eastern Experience

Duwane Goodwin chose to return to Eastern for his master's degree because he had an "incredible experience at ENMU while working on my bachelor's degree, and I'm very proud to be a Greyhound."Duwane G... read more..

08 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student-Athlete Hopes to Open Veterinary Practice to Help Animals in Need

The ENMU women's soccer team member chose to attend Eastern due to her soccer scholarship and the "small campus atmosphere. I always knew I wanted to go away for college to grow on my own without my s... read more..

08 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student's '10 Things Faculty Need to Understand About Autism' Article Published by Inside Higher Ed

"I hope that this article will open doors for other autistic folks, and I also hope it will help kindle interest in a deeper, more identity-affirming approach to thinking about and dealing with autism read more..

01 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Broadcast Journalism Student-Athlete Strives to Create Documentary Focused on the Importance of Mental Health in Athletes

Qitana Sapiga is majoring in communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism at ENMU and plans to become an ESPN sideline reporter or sports analyst.Qitana Sapiga is majoring in communication w... read more..

01 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

3727

Greyhound Grad Named Middle School Principal of the Year

"Eastern provided the academic knowledge and experience to be confident in my role as an educator and constant learner," says Shyulanda Randle-Filer. Shyulanda in her dorm room. Shyulanda Randle-File read more..