Category: Student Life

To start off the new year, the Office of Sustainability urges us the LU community to go paperless!

Sierra Kondos, LU history major and owner of Book Heaven located in Lumberton, is hosting a booksale

The year 2020 is officially coming to a close and that means setting new goals for the new year. If you're looking for a little motivation, check out our list for the top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students!

The holidays are full of so many great desserts. Whether you prefer peppermint, are fond of fudge or choose cake, there is a holiday dessert that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here is what some of your favorite holiday desserts say about you!

It's a weekend of celebration here in Cardinal Nation! Join us virtually as we celebrate our class of 2020 graduates at our December Commencement Ceremony.

This year, the Lamar University Office of Sustainability challenges you to wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way!

Check out all of the fun happenings this weekend in Beaumont!

Commencement is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to break out your camera and capture the moment. Check out these quick photo hacks that are sure to make your grad photos stand out.

If you are looking for something fun to do, make the most of your extended weekend and consider these free events located around Beaumont!

If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to fill your Saturday, join in on some of the events being hosted around Beaumont this weekend!

Don’t let the fear of holiday weight gain, stress you out! Use these healthy holiday eating tips to avoid the weight gain and eat, drink and be merry without overindulging.

Whether it is the cooking or the eating, food is a huge part of every holiday. Gaining that “winter weight”, especially during the holidays, can be discouraging and make it difficult to enjoy time with family and friends. The good news is, making healthy changes and losing weight doesn't have to start after the New Year! Avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain by following these tips!

Going on the prowl for the job that could kickstart your career is a historically stressful situation for many graduating students, but you can and will eventually find success with the right mindset and the right tools at your disposal.

Interested in starting a student organization? Here's a look back at how Alex Whitney, senior ASL major, started on-campus student organization, LGBTQ+ Students of Lamar in spring of 2019.

We have all experienced physical and mental exhaustion due to the high demands of being a college student and all the extra responsibilities that come with being adults. One way to improve your energy level is by eating better!

We all use technology and smartphones all the time, so college students, we may as well use them to our educational advantage. Here are ten apps to help you stay organized, Looking for the best apps for college students to boost productivity, organize busy schedules, practice mindfulness, learn new topics, or anything else? We’ve got just the mobile app you're looking for!

This week on Connecting with Cardinals, we sat down with Luis Arevalo, chemical engineering major, to chat about his favorite LU moments, the importance of Latinx/Hispanic heritage month and how he became a cofounder of the LU Hispanic Society.

Fall is upon us! The weather is starting to cool down, people are decorating for the fall season, grocery stores and even coffee shops are now selling fall treats. What does this mean? And what kinds of treats are these? That’s right, it’s pumpkin time!

We are all striving for academic excellence, but sometimes, it is easier said than done. Luckily, there are many ways to study to prepare for exams, finish assignments, and understand important material that you will use in your career!

ExxonMobil presented Lamar University’s Community Relations Program with a check for $25,000 for the establishment of a Navigating Excellence Success Triumph (N.E.S.T.) at Amelia Elementary School.

A group of students gathered for an open discussion with ExxonMobil on Feb. 13 in the Science and Technology Building.

Two Lamar University Moot Court teams participated in the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Invitational Moot Court Tournament.

Reaud Honors College Students continue the legacy of volunteering by spending the weekend at the Southeast Texas Food Bank.

The office of Global Diversity and Inclusive Excellence hosted an event to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

LU Reaud Honors College students volunteered for the Jason Project before the spring semester started.

The New Student and Leadership Programs at Lamar University hosted, “Meet the Greeks: Game Night Style.”

Students transferring to LU traded swag and benefited dogs.

A family video made more than 25 years ago landed Lamar University alumni TyRe Alexander a spot on the Today Show.

Sixty-three Lamar University students have earned the HubSpot Social Media Certificate.

Congratulations to Tyler Nelson, a biology student, who was selected to present at Gulf Coast Undergraduate Tyler Nelson Research Symposium at Rice University.

Twelve awards were distributed at Lamar University’s Seventh Annual Texas STEM conference, held on Nov. 2, 2019.

Stay safe and have fun with these booze-free refreshers.

Try these dorm-friendly holiday treats.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual Humanities, Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education & Business Conference.

KFDM Anchor Greg Kerr hopes that by imparting real-world broadcasting knowledge with Lamar University students, some of them will do what he’s done - take some risks and build a career they love.

Lamar University students were medical cannabis scientists for a day at Compassionate Cultivation, one of the three cannabis dispensaries in Texas.

Don't show up to Thanksgiving empty-handed. These three recipes can be made right in your dorm!

LU students from the Reaud Honors College attended the 2019 Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council in New Orleans, LA.

Students of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing showcased their nursing school experiences at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Learning Outcomes Conference at the Mary and John Gray Library on the 8th floor.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals. 

The Office of International Student Programs and Students hosted its Second Annual Thanksgiving Feast.

The Disability Resource Center opened the Assistive Technology Lab to provide student-centered opportunities for individuals with disabilities at Lamar University.

Why didn’t the skeleton go see the scary movie? Because he didn’t have the guts. With Halloween right around the corner, we took to the streets to gather a list of Lamar student’s favorite Halloween movies.

Which parts of campus make the best photo backdrops? We've listed the top five.

Don't let spring break wreck your good habits. LU dietetic intern, Meagan Murray, talks about a few simple ways to keep your road trip on the right track.

Can stress be positive? Lamar University alum, Dr. Bethany Aiena says yes. Find out what exactly happens to a body under stress and how to thrive when it can't be avoided.

Lamar University student, Madison Clark, spent the spring of 2018 studying in France. The study abroad veteran shares her advice on foreign travel for future globe-trotting students.

Students chime in on the best productivity apps for college.

College can be unpredictable though, no matter how unique your situation is, there’s likely a book character that’s been through it. While none of these eight characters go through college, most of us can relate to them.

What's the secret to sticking to a resolution? We set out as flies on the proverbial wall to learn what some successful people do to set goals and stick to them.

New year, new gear.

The wait is almost over.

Being a college student shouldn't mean having to celebrate with chips and dip. Our hospitality and culinary arts faculty think so too, which is why they've hand-picked five alternatives for your New Year's potluck.

We've teamed up with the experts from the Department of Music and KVLU staff to build six holly and jolly (rocking and moving) holiday playlists.

Add these books to your list, make some hot cocoa, and get to reading.

Because the best food for thought is, well, food.

With a mix of traditional films, cult classics, and international treasures, our holiday movie list will keep you busy this break.

What's the connection between self-care and wellness? LU Clinical Professor, Robika Mylroie, explains how one effects the other and why it's okay to be "selfish."

Improvements at Lamar University are exciting, but they can also be challenging. Navigate campus like a pro with our Fall 2017 construction map.

As Lamar University students, you are facing unprecedented obstacles as you begin your Fall 2017 semester. Below are just some of the stressful thoughts students may experience, during this post-Harvey semester, as well as insights on proactively managing stress and your transition back into student life.