Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor has been selected to the prestigious National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I Board of Directors.
Read More ▸Dr. Anita L. Riddle, a Lamar University alumna and retired ExxonMobil executive, has established a $15,000 endowment to support the Society of Women Engineers at LU, aiming to enhance student activities and career readiness within the College of Engineering.
Read More ▸Dr. Ashley Dockens, originally an audiologist with a clinical doctorate and Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, transitioned unexpectedly into higher education over a decade ago, subsequently becoming a leading advocate and educator in generative AI integration, shaping policy, conducting research, and fostering AI literacy in academia to enhance faculty practices and student preparation for evolving workforce needs.
Read More ▸The Collegiate 100 of Lamar University won the top prize at the C100 Leadership and Career Institute in Atlanta for the third consecutive time, having been the only champions since the contest's inception, and continue to demonstrate excellence in leadership and career development through innovative solutions and commitment.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸Dr. Jeff Forret, a history professor at Lamar University, has been awarded a State Historical Society of Iowa Research Grant to support his research on a book about the history of the Upper Mississippi River region, focusing on the dispossession of Native Americans and African American citizenship loss through the Dred Scott decision.
Read More ▸On May 14, thirteen Lamar University alumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners.
Read More ▸Lamar University staff and students won 43 awards at the 2024 Excellence in the Media Awards hosted by the Press Club of Southeast Texas on June 7.
Read More ▸Lamar University's Center for Advances in Port Management has been working hard at promoting LU's maritime degree programs throughout Texas.
Read More ▸Dr. Helen Lou, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Lamar University, has secured a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity.
Read More ▸Lamar University's new student orientation leaders are delighted to welcome new Cardinals to our community.
Read More ▸Lamar University's CARDS robotics team, established in the 2023-2024 academic year, has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and outreach in southeast Texas, including hosting local competitions, mentoring robotics teams in multiple school districts, participating in the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship, and aiming to expand their impact in both competitions and community engagement in the future.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸Lamar University counseling student, Jennifer Russell, placed first in an online national essay competition hosted by the American Counseling Association.
Read More ▸The Reaud Honors College is proud to announce their inaugural award recipients recognizing Honors Students of the Year and Honors Faculty of Distinction.
Read More ▸Lamar University’s President Jaime Taylor has announced over 800 students to the Spring 2024 President’s List and over 900 students Spring 2024 to the Dean's List.
Read More ▸In February, the Lamar University Police Department (LUPD) brought a new member to the force, and the Catahoula Leopard dog named Derrick who provides emotional support to crime victims and students.
Read More ▸Lamar University held its spring commencement ceremony at the Montage Center on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, recognizing the achievements of its graduates, and conferring over 2,000 degrees.
Read More ▸Dr. Kathryn Washington, advisor of the Collegiate 100 (C100) and educational leadership professor, received the Dr. Melvin Brust Advisor of the Year award during this year’s Toast to Leadership award ceremony.
Read More ▸Glen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast Texas Legend by Lamar University.
Read More ▸Lamar University invites students of all ages to a variety of summer camps to be held on campus this summer. Camps are offered for various ages and interests with daily and residential opportunities.
Read More ▸Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley, assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been awarded the Faculty Mentoring Award by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) for his exceptional dedication to mentoring undergraduate students in research endeavors.
Read More ▸Representatives from Golden Pass LNG visited Lamar University on Friday, May 3 to present a generous donation of $8,000 to LU’s biology department.
Read More ▸Lamar University and the Texas Academy celebrate its class of 2024 graduates.
Read More ▸Lamar University's resurgent AIAA chapter excelled in the NASA University Student Launch Initiative, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and technical prowess while fostering a strong sense of community and passion for aerospace exploration.
Read More ▸The Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement held a pinning ceremony to honor 45 current and former Lamar University faculty members who successfully completed the Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice Framework through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).
Read More ▸The T.L.L Temple Foundation awarded a grant of $517,942 to Spindletop Center, which will fund six entry-level therapist positions over three years. Positions will be filled by newly licensed graduates of Lamar University’s master-level counseling programs.
Read More ▸For the 44th year, Lamar University has recognized outstanding student organizations and exceptional student achievements at the 2024 Toast to Leadership Award Ceremony.
Read More ▸LU’s Dr. Julie Fischer has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the role of imperial patronage and the empowerment of women in Ancient Rome through the publication of her latest book, "Power and Propaganda: Large Imperial Cameos of the Early Roman Empire."
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