The Wade C. Walles, Sr., Della H. Walles and Homer L. Walles Chair in Fine Arts was created in 1984 through gifts from Homer L. Walles.
This endowed fund supports the teaching, research, service and professional development activities of the chair holder in accordance with the guidelines of Lamar University.
University Professor Keith Carter, professor of photography, and has held the Walles Chair in Fine Arts since 1989.