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Lamar University breaks ground on $90M library renovation

Lamar University officially launched a $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library, the first major update since it opened in 1976.

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Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at LU.

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Alumnus David J. Beck named among 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S.

Lamar University alumnus David J. Beck, a founding partner of Beck Redden LLP, has been named one of the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States.
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Student Life

Lamar students reflect on Homecoming 2024, Waka Flocka Flame concert

We caught up with students during Homecoming Week to hear their thoughts on the festivities and the importance of student engagement in shaping their campus experience.
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Community

Lamar University and TMAC host Manufacturing Day celebration

Lamar University partnered with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).
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Arts and Culture

Lamar University theatre to present adaptation of Peter Pan

Lamar University Theatre will present a fresh adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” co-directed by Tanner McAlpin and Ashley Dennison.
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The University Press is one of Lamar’s showpieces. It is the largest student-run business on campus, and it has become one of the most respected student newspapers in the country. Since 1977, the University Press and its magazines have garnered more than 1,200 awards, including first place for Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper in 1994 and 2005 from The Associated Press Managing Editors of Texas and first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: October 25, 2024