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Lamar University honors legacy of Coach Sonny Jolly

Lamar University has honored Coach Sonny Jolly by naming its track after him, recognizing his transformative impact on the athletics program over his 50-year tenure, during which he led the Cardinals to national prominence and numerous conference titles.

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Cam Le and Carla Pulumbarit Scholarship established

Lamar University has announced the establishment of the Cam Le and Carla Pulumbarit Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship designed to support students pursuing degrees in the College of Engineering and the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing.
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Student Life

College of Engineering hosts bootcamp to prepare incoming students

Lamar University's College of Engineering hosted its annual First Year Engineering Math Bootcamp from August 11-16, allowing incoming students to refresh their math skills, socialize, and participate in activities supported by industry sponsors, culminating in scholarship awards.
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Community

COE hosts free summer camps, foster future STEM leaders

Throughout the summer, Lamar University's College of Engineering hosted four annual summer camps designed to engage students from sixth to 12th grade.
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Arts and Culture

KVLU celebrates 50 Years with nostalgic exhibit at Dishman Art Museum

The Dishman Art Museum is hosting "KVLU: Rewind…In Pictures," a pop-up exhibit showcasing archival photographs and memorabilia from KVLU's early days until August 3, 2024, to celebrate the station's 50th anniversary.
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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: August 31, 2024