Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

01 Apr

General

Desiree Cooper

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KENW-TV at ENMU to Broadcast Teaching Lessons on Weekdays

All three PBS stations in New Mexico in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Education will be broadcasting teaching lessons created by Albuquerque Public Schools starting on April 6.All thre... read more..

Dr. Jesse Filbrun and Rick Raymondi in the lab.

01 Apr

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Awarded Grant from New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute, Presents Research with Students at American Fisheries Society Meeting

Dr. Jesse Filbrun and his students have conducted research, attended an American Fisheries Society meeting to give presentations and even received a research grant.It has been a busy semester for Dr. ... read more..

25 Mar

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Professor Serves as President of the New Mexico Academy of Science

Dr. Zhiming Liu, professor of molecular biology at Eastern New Mexico University and newly-elected president of the New Mexico Academy of Science, was recently interviewed by ENMU's Dr. Michael Shaugh... read more..

25 Mar

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Key Differences between High School and College

Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student, showcases some of the changes you'll see from high school to college.I am sure we can agree that high school taught us a great deal of information to help us better o... read more..

25 Mar

General

Adam

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Greyhound Grad Helps Students as Articulation/Degree Certification Officer at ENMU

"This new position is showing me a whole new side of the University I hadn't been part of before. The large variety of tasks we complete in one day definitely keeps the day interesting," says Brittany read more..

ENMU's Black Excellence 2020-21 Sinnette Wafer (right) with other ENMU Royalty on Royalty Day.

25 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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Meet ENMU's Black Excellence 2020-21

Sinnette Wafer was named Black Excellence 2020-21 during Eastern New Mexico University's Black Excellence Competition during Black History Month.Sinnette Wafer was named Black Excellence 2020-21 durin... read more..

18 Mar

Eastern Experience

Adam

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3 Study Methods to Try

Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student, shares his favorite ways to study.There are plenty of different ways to study and stay on your toes for the next test that you have. For me, if I don't remember a lot... read more..

18 Mar

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3770

ENMU Student Participates in Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas

Savannah Welborn, an early childhood education major at Eastern New Mexico University, recently represented the state as Miss Rodeo New Mexico at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... read more..

Eric Smith with his wife, Jordan Adams-Smith.

16 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Creates New Mexico-Themed Subscription Box

Nuevo, a monthly subscription box, offers a wide array of the "Red or Green?" state's delicacies, from salsas and sauces to traditional dishes to unique snacks. Any Greyhound Grad who has moved out... read more..

04 Mar

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Looks to ‘Elevate and Inspire the State of New Mexico' as Director of Innovation for New Mexico United

Greyhound Grad Lukas Cash is the director of Innovation for New Mexico United, an American professional soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Greyhound Grad Lukas Cash is the director of In... read more..

04 Mar

Eastern Experience

Wayne Allen

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The Best Places to Study at ENMU

Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student, shares his favorite on-campus study spots.Almost all of your college courses will require you to study; it's a great way to keep all of the knowledge you have stored ... read more..

26 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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5 Questions to Ask on a College Tour

Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student, shares tips on what to ask during a campus tour.When touring ENMU, or any college in general, it is good to get most of the information that you need before you make ... read more..

26 Feb

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

3517

ENMU Student Passionate about Helping Others Plans to Become a Social Worker

Jovani Gallegos, who is majoring in social work with a minor in Spanish, hopes to work within the school system as a social worker after she graduates from Eastern New Mexico University this May.Jovan... read more..

19 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Great Cafes at ENMU

Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student, discusses three on-campus cafes and what to order when you visit them.Whenever you're on campus, you can find multiple cafes, and each one of them can satisfy your di... read more..

19 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Named Director of Recruitment and Expansion for Kappa Sigma Fraternity

"Eastern is where I had the best four years of my life. I really matured and became a leader on campus," says Tyler W. Herring.Tyler W. Herring, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a read more..

(L-R) Vincent Rodriguez, Sasha Lenninger, Sky 7 Pilot Neal Lawson, and Jacob Wiklund during a KOATs for Kids drop-off in Northern New Mexico.

12 Feb

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

4596

Greyhound Grad Uses Broadcast Experience from ENMU as Assignment Editor at KOAT-TV

"I wanted to get into broadcasting since I was a child; I was always fascinated with how television and radio worked, and I wanted to learn how it's all put together and be part of that process," says read more..

06 Feb

Eastern Experience

Adam

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College Dorm Essentials

Dress up your dorm room with a list of essentials from Jordan Spillman, an ENMU student.I remember the first time I received my first college acceptance letter. I was ecstatic; I honestly didn't know ... read more..

06 Feb

General

Adam

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Physical Plant Administrative Assistant Enjoys Friendly Atmosphere at ENMU

The thing that the administrative assistant enjoys most is the friendly atmosphere of her workplace, and of the University in general. With the support she has found in her office, Chaynee hopes to fu... read more..

Jessica Onsurez touring Keulap National Park in Amazonas province, Peru, during a break from Peace Corps duties.

06 Feb

Alumni Success

Adam

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From Student Journalist to News Director: Greyhound Grad Discusses Her Journalism Journey

Jessica Onsurez, news director of the Carlsbad Current-Argus, Alamogordo Daily News and Ruidoso News, has been involved in the world of journalism since junior high school, where she helped run newspa... read more..

06 Feb

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Broadcast Production Student Wants to Make a Name for Himself in the TV Industry

"I have dreams to travel around the world and to possibly try to make it big with my podcast," says Urijah Jaushlin. "Another dream of mine is to make a difference in the black community by being some read more..

29 Jan

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Shopping in College on a Budget

Shaylee Moon, an ENMU student, shares her money-saving shopping tips.Being in college and managing your finances is tough. There are a lot of expenses attached to being a college student, and just an ... read more..

29 Jan

Alumni Success

Adam

4310

Staff Member Loves the ENMU Art Community

"I was drawn to this position because I wanted to be a part of providing the arts to the community and students. I love the students, the talents they possess, my fellow co–workers and just being a pa read more..

29 Jan

Alumni Success

Adam

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Greyhound Grad Serves as Recruiter at ENMU

Shawn Franken is a recruiter for Eastern New Mexico University, reaching out to Future Greyhounds from the Southwestern Region of New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle.Shawn Franken is a recruiter for E... read more..

29 Jan

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Business Student's Goal is to Work for the NFL

"I knew at Eastern I would experience the personal connection to students, teachers and the University that I longed for," says Jayci Nigreville.Jayci Nigreville is a junior at Eastern New Mexico Univ read more..

29 Jan

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Student Gives Speech at United Nations Climate Change Conference

Rev. David "Dave" Rogers gave a speech on the impact the oil and gas industry has had on the town of Carlsbad, New Mexico, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid, Spain, in December... read more..

22 Jan

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Plans for Career as Anesthesiologist

"Ultimately, I would like to help people become healthier and educate them on their own health," says Samuel CoronadoSamuel Coronado is a sophomore at Eastern New Mexico University majoring in biochem read more..

22 Jan

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Business Student Hopes to Open a Family-Operated Restaurant

Isabelle Equia is a junior at ENMU majoring in business administration with an emphasis in hospitality management. With her degree, Isabelle hopes to open a restaurant with her family.Isabelle Equia i... read more..

ENMU Chancellor Dr. Jeff Elwell, ENMU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Todd Christensen the Director of the New Mexico Film Office, Dr. Neil Rutland the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking, Portales Mayor Ron Jackson and Senator Stuart Ingle.

22 Jan

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Digital Filmmaking Program Receives $17,000 Donation

"We are immensely pleased to be receiving this donation from NBCUniversal through the New Mexico Film Office Give Back Program," says Neil Rutland, chair of the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmm read more..

22 Jan

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate, Award-Winning Author Discusses 20 Years of Writing

RobRoy McCandless, who received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Eastern New Mexico University in 1996, has been a writer for over 20 years and published his fourth novel, "The Clock... read more..

18 Dec

Alumni Success

Adam

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Once a Greyhound, Always a Greyhound: Alumnus Joins ENMU Foundation as Public Relations and Design Associate

"ENMU has always been viewed as ‘the friendly university.' The alumni, students, staff and faculty have always viewed Eastern as one big family," says Todd Fuqua.Todd Fuqua is the public relations and read more..