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A Letter from the President on 75 Years of Success at ENMU
This fall begins an historic school year for Eastern New Mexico University. The entire fall and spring semesters will be a celebration of the 75 years during which the University has produced graduates that have made the institution proud.
In the course of 75 years, many things have changed at Eastern— new buildings have appeared and old ones have been renovated. Technology is now crucial in every one of our academic programs. Tuition is no longer under $50 for a semester.
However, throughout the 75 years, there have been several “constants” of which we are proud. First and foremost, a degree from Eastern New Mexico University remains respected throughout our state, region and nation—our school’s reputation is still sterling. Secondly, our alumni are still able to rise to the pinnacle of their professions. If you need proof, I can introduce you to Eastern graduates “who are leaders in” law, medicine, education, the fine arts, agriculture, business entrepreneurialism, the humanities, the sciences, banking, the military, athletics, journalism, and in almost any other profession you can name.
It is also my desire and belief that the alumni we are graduating today will be as loyal to their old school as the graduates from 1938, 1952, 1968 or any year one may choose. We have a lot to be proud of at ENMU, but at the top of the list are our alumni. This has been true for the past 75 years, and we are proud of each and every one.
Although my letter addresses the past, let me make a few observations about our present. Eastern’s enrollment is at an all-time high, at or near 4,500 students. We have received over $72,000,000 for new construction and renovation of our facilities since 2002. ENMU has the second lowest tuition and fees of any university in New Mexico (and 4th lowest in the southwest). And Eastern is truly committed to its theme of “Student success—That’s what it’s all about.” As good as our “present” is, our “future” will be even better.
