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Lamar University to honor distinguished alumni at annual awards ceremony

Lamar University will recognize five exceptional graduates at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, Apr. 4 at the Setzer Student Center’s Live Oak Ballroom.

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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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Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange partner to offer leadership degree pathway

Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange have partnered to offer advanced leadership courses at LSCO, providing students in the region with a pathway to earn a Lamar University bachelor’s degree in leadership and promoting regional growth and success.
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Student Life

President Jaime Taylor speaks at College of Business Distinguished Speakers Series

Lamar University’s College of Business hosted its latest Distinguished Speakers Series event on Tuesday, March 25, welcoming Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of Lamar University.
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Community

College of Engineering hosts Spindletop Showdown robotics competition

The Lamar University College of Engineering hosted its annual Spindletop Showdown VEX Robotics competition, featuring more than 30 high school teams competing for the tournament champion title.
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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: April 01, 2025