LU News: Features

Scott Thomas, a Lamar University senior, turned his passion for civil engineering into impactful work at Collins Engineers, excelling in marine structures and leadership while preparing for a promising career.

Jacqueline Marroquin’s journey at Lamar’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing is marked by resilience, inspiration from her mother, and a commitment to excellence as she graduates during the program’s 50th anniversary.

As Lamar University embraces its next century, visible changes are taking shape across campus and throughout southeast Texas, reflected in the launch of its "See for Yourself" marketing campaign.

On May 14, thirteen Lamar University alumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners. 

Joshua Tindel's journey from southeast Texas to the Navy and back to Lamar University, where he graduated with a Nursing degree in 2024, highlights his dedication to service, resilience, and passion for healthcare, inspired by his military experience and volunteer work at the Crisis Center of Southeast Texas.

Three Lamar University students have been awarded $10,000 from the Joy and Will Crenshaw fellowship as they kick off their journey as classroom teachers.

Lamar University announces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing graduates who have excelled in their careers and community service.

Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a Lamar University graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.

Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a Lamar University graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.

Beaumont City Councilman Mike Getz donates $1 million through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) in memory of his late wife, Allison Nathan Getz, benefiting Lamar University and five other Southeast Texas organizations.

Lamar University proudly appoints Dr. Joseph Tacy as the new Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, where he aims to lead with a comprehensive approach, emphasizing innovation and excellence in nursing education, scholarship, and practice for Southeast Texas and beyond.

Lamar University's "Home for the Holidays" program, initiated in 2018, sees returning students sharing their college experiences at high schools, connecting over 800 students with support services, dispelling myths, and offering valuable insights into the college journey to foster connections and ease the transition.

Lamar University received a $5 million donation from alumna Carolyn J. Keating, establishing the Carolyn J. Keating Center for Academic and Career Success in the College of Engineering.

Junior political science student Antonio Lopez Maldonado is on a path toward a career in immigration law, fueled by his personal immigration journey and a passion for making a difference.

Lamar University College of Engineering professors participated in an externship at Motiva where they gained practical insights and industry-relevant knowledge to improve their classroom teaching and research.

Texas Academy student Evelyn Hardy has been designated as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Dylan Newton, a Lamar University alumnus and renowned cyberpunk photographer, is captivating global audiences with his surreal, futuristic imagery.

Lamar University's Cardinal Communities are centered around shared interests, hobbies, and academic disciplines, allowing students to bond over common passions while providing a solid support network to first-year students.

Lamar University's College of Engineering has earned high-rankings from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for producing career-ready graduates who are out-earning all other public Texas university graduates four years into the their career.

Lamar University has earned the highest percentage increase in formula funding among all 38 universities in Texas. Recently approved by the state legislature for the next biennium, this boost in funding demonstrates a growing alignment between the university's goals and the state's vision for higher education.

The Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award celebrates and recognizes superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students. Fifteen teachers are selected annually to receive this prestigious Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the education system of Southeast Texas. 

On Friday, April 28, LU College of Engineering hosted the annual Senior Design Symposium. Graduating seniors presented their final capstone projects, representing the culmination of a year of work, to industry judges.

Since the start of 2023, there has been a large void that can be felt through the halls and offices of the KVLU Public Radio station. Now, that void has been filled with the announcement of their new station manager.

Three local educational institutions put their minds together to combat teacher shortages by creating a pathway to success for paraprofessionals across our region.