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Education digest - Sept. 1

ENMU named ‘veteran-friendly’

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University announced Tuesday it has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as one of its Top Veteran-Friendly Schools for 2021.

The school release said ENMU is one of less than 200 colleges nationwide and the only New Mexico school to receive the honor.

“Eastern is proud of this recognition of our commitment to veterans and their families,” ENMU President Patrice Caldwell said. “We are proud to offer affordable education to the men and women who have served, giving them educational options, whether in person or online.”

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