Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

Megan Guaderrama with her husband, Erik.

17 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Online ENMU Student's Passion for Working with Families and Children Drove Decision to Major in Social Work

Megan Guaderrama shares, "I wanted to study social work, but I have a family and I work, so I am unable to attend class in person. At ENMU, a BSW is offered as an online degree program; this works gre... read more..

17 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grads Create Mural for Local Small Business in Clovis, New Mexico

"We have had tons of positive feedback from the community who are loving the art addition to downtown," says Gina Gossett Davis.Greyhound Grads Gina Gossett Davis and James T. "J.T." Berry teamed up t read more..

Dr. Manuel Varela, Ann Varela and Dr. Michael Shaughnessy.

17 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Trio Publish Book on Molecular Biology

Dr. Manuel Varela, professor of biology; Ann Varela, instructor of mathematics; and Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, professor of education, teamed up to create "The World of Molecular Biology."Three Eastern ... read more..

Gruesome Playground Injuries Presentation Flyer

16 Nov

General

John Houser

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ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Presents Dark, Funny, Poignant "Gruesome Playground Injuries"

Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting a performance of "Gruesome Playground Injuries" at the University Theatre Center (UTC) at ENMU-Portales on Nov. 18–21, 2021.Eastern New Mexico University ... read more..

10 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Soars in Aerospace Engineering Career

The master's in education student at ENMU discusses how receiving an Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology from ENMU-Roswell in 2006 and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Av... read more..

09 Nov

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony and Reception

Eastern New Mexico University is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony for the University and local communities on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom at ENMU-Portale... read more..

09 Nov

General

John Houser

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ENMU Chamber Singers and Swanee Singers on Tour

The Eastern New Mexico University Chamber and Swanee Singers are touring central New Mexico Nov. 14–17, including performances at Monte Vista Christian Church, University of New Mexico and several hig... read more..

03 Nov

General

John Houser

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Scholarships Offered to High School Students at ENMU's Open House

Eastern New Mexico University is hosting Open House Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at ENMU-Portales to provide admission and scholarship information to high school students of any grade level ... read more..

29 Oct

General

John Houser

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ENMU's Golden Student Success Center Among Most Outstanding Learning Environments in the U.S.

The ENMU Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) has been selected for publication in Endeavor Business Media's American School and University 2021 Educational Interiors Showcase which honors the nation'... read more..

29 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Early Childhood Education Student Looks to Shape the Future as Teacher

"I want to be able to enrich the minds of the youth and make a difference and shape the future of the world," says Catherine "Nikki" Cornejo.Catherine "Nikki" Cornejo is majoring in early childhood ed read more..

29 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Competes Globally as Professional Athlete

"Ever since I was young, I always aspired to travel the world to share new experiences and meet great people while doing it," says Phil Henry. "My love and ability to play the game of basketball have read more..

29 Oct

General

John Houser

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Eastern New Mexico University-Portales Registration for Spring 2022 begins Oct. 31

ENMU-Portales students can begin registering for classes on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, online at www.enmu.edu and on campus on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. New freshmen and transfers coming to ENMU for spring 20... read more..

Marleigh Johnson in the ENMU Spirit Squad.

29 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU University Studies Student from Illinois Achieves Her Childhood Dream of Attending College in New Mexico

"I had traveled here with my mom at age 10, and I just felt a connection to this beautiful state," says Marleigh Johnson.Marleigh Johnson is majoring in university studies with an emphasis in psycholo read more..

Dr. Gerald Williamson, left, with Oklahoma Chancellor for Higher Education Glen Johnson at Oklahoma Higher Ed Hall of Fame Induction.

29 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad has Extensive Experience in Education

Dr. Gerald Williamson has had an illustrious career in education, spanning from teaching marketing as an assistant professor to coaching basketball to leading as vice president of student services to ... read more..

27 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Would Like to Work with Military Members in Social Work Career

Jessahcia "Cia" Bulloch, a social work major with a minor in developmental psychology, is a senior planning to graduate from Eastern New Mexico University in May 2022.Jessahcia "Cia" Bulloch, a social... read more..

27 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grads Love Working Together in the ENMU Office of Multicultural Affairs

Catalina Arana Mendoza and Randy McCoy have a lot in common: they are both Greyhound Grads and dean's list honorees who come from Hispanic families and are now pursuing master's degrees in communicati... read more..

20 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Art Student Chose ENMU for Personal Touch

"I wanted to be able to get to know my professors and them know me; that way, if I ever needed help in the class, the help was there," says Kendra Singleterry.Kendra Singleterry is majoring in art wit read more..

John Garcia with his wife and fellow Greyhound Grad, Katrina

20 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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First-Generation Greyhound Grad Attending Medical School Plans to Provide Resources to New Mexico Community with Emergency Medicine Career

John Garcia graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine with cum laude honors in spring 2016.John Garcia graduated from Eastern New Mexic... read more..

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

19 Oct

General

John Houser

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Awards BSN, MSN Continuing Accreditation

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Health and Human Services announced that the BSN Completion Program and Master of Science in Nursing Program have each received continuing accreditation... read more..

13 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Takes on Role of Portales High School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Randy McBroom, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in social studies in 2006 and a master's degree in physical education with a 4.0 GPA in 2015, is preparing to s... read more..

Allison Guerrero and her mother, Alma, outside of the ENMU Administration Building.

13 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Education Student Hopes to Teach Spanish to Elementary School Students

"My ultimate goal in my career is to make an impact in my students' lives to the point where they want to become educators and make a difference in someone's life," says Allison Guerrero.Allison Guerr read more..

13 Oct

General

John Houser

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Scholarships and Grants Available to ENMU Students

Eastern New Mexico University has recommended that students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opened on Oct. 1 for the 2021–22 academic year.Eastern New Mexico Univer... read more..

11 Oct

General

John Houser

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ENMU's Family Weekend Includes Fun Activities

Eastern New Mexico University is resuming the annual U. S. Bank Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. PORTALES, NM – Oct. 8, 2021 – After a pandemic hiatus, Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

11 Oct

General

John Houser

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Marching Band Music in the Air at ENMU's Green and Silver Classic

New Mexico schools Portales, Roswell, Lovington, Roswell Goddard and Hobbs, and Texas schools Friona, Farwell, Brownfield and Levelland joined the ENMU Greyhound Sound on the field in an all-day celeb... read more..

Elizia Montoya on student-teacher dress up day at Santa Fe Prep.

06 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Double Major Considers Multiple Career Paths

Elizia Montoya is double majoring in English with Secondary Licensure and Communication with an emphasis in journalism at ENMU with the goal of becoming an educator or journalist.Elizia Montoya is dou... read more..

Jacob Lee at the Ni'Deesdiin exhibition in the ENMU Runnels Gallery.

06 Oct

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Shares Native American Culture and Beauty Through Artwork

Jacob Lee grew up on the Ramah Navajo Reservation, located an hour south of Gallup, New Mexico. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree in communication with an emphas... read more..

29 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biology Student Prepares for Career as Physician's Assistant

"I chose this path because of the passion I have for helping save people's lives and understanding what they're going through, along with their families during a difficult time," says Ainsley Jeter. A read more..

Sherry 'Gwyn' (Dean) Buzzell when she was crowned as Homecoming Queen in 1981. She escorted by Steve Smith.

29 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Homecoming Queen Crowned Over 40 Years Ago Returns to ENMU to Take Part in Homecoming 2021 Parade, Reflects on Career in Education and as a Senior Diplomat for the U.S. Department of State

Sherry 'Gwyn' (Dean) Buzzell, who received an AA in Business, an AA in Religion and a BA in Education from ENMU in 1984, discusses her Homecoming experience and illustrious career as an educator and a... read more..

27 Sep

General

John Houser

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ENMU Celebrating 87th Homecoming

2021 marks Eastern New Mexico University's 87th Homecoming celebration. Festivities begin on the Portales campus Monday, Sept. 27, with students presenting musical skits in "Songfest" at 6 p. read more..

27 Sep

General

John Houser

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ENMU Drama Department to Present "Blithe Spirit"

The Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking at Eastern New Mexico University presents a production of "Blithe Spirit," written by Noel Coward and directed by Anne Beck, presented at the Universit... read more..