February 2022 News

Maria Villa, social work senior, is interning in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

The Lamar University Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music is proud to present their annual Collage concert to benefit Music students. The event will take place on Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre located on the university campus.

The Psychology Clinic is now re-opened under a new director and new vision.

In collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at Beaumont, Jing Zhang, associate professor of computer science, has received funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a federal agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, for a three-year research project titled “A Digital Rice Selection System that Integrates UAV Imaging, Machine Learning, and Multi-Trait Decision-Making”

Black history month may be coming to a close, but at Lamar University, diversity and inclusion remains at the forefront of the campus community. The LU Hispanic Society and the Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers, is hosting the Importance of Diversity panel.

Isabelle Wyche, sophomore health administration major, shares why Black History Month symbolizes celebration and honor for her ancestors.

The Princeton Review has recently recognized the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing’s online Master of Science in Nursing program as being among the nation’s best.

DeShaun Bell, senior graphic design major, shares the importance of Black History Month and paying homage to those that have helped her along her journey thus far. 

Want to eat like a king or queen from the comfort of campus? Looking for something nutritious and delicious for lunch on the go? The Lamar University College of Education and Human Development is excited to introduce Cardinals on the Run.

LU alumna Amanda (Grund) Hollins ’19, has been named as vice president of operations for non-profit organization Cars for Kids.

The Epsilon Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. made history on Feb. 12 at the annual Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Convention. For the first time, the organization was awarded outstanding chapter of the year and chapter president Trey Wilson was awarded Brother of the Year and announced as second-place winner of the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest.

Lamar University’s Kurt Dyrhaug, professor of sculpture in the Department of Art & Design, has been invited to the Moritzburg Museum in Halle, Germany for its first iron pour in August.

The business programs of the College of Business' accreditation has once again been reaffirmed by AACSB international.

Dr. Jim Mann has been named as Lamar University’s first faculty ombudsperson following an internal search.

What they see is what they’ll be. That is the slogan and life motto for members of the 100 Black Men of America. It also is the motto that catapulted LU senior graphic design major DeShaun Bell into first place for the national Stop the Violence billboard and social media design contest hosted by the organization last fall.  

Aerod Wyre, senior mechanical engineering and mathematics major, shares what Black History Month means to him as a first-generation college student. 

Lamar University’s Ali Hamza, a senior and political science major, lands internship at Ferguson Law Firm.

Andre Ramos-Woodard, Lamar alumnus and visiting instructor in the Department of Art and Design, has recently had three pieces of his artwork acquired by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, along with a commissioned work currently on exhibition through Feb. 2023.

Lamar University’s graduate accounting program is the first graduate program in Texas to become a STEM designated degree in a public university.  The acronym STEM simply refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 

Drs. Cynthia Stinson and Ruthie Robinson have been selected by the Texas Organization of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education to receive one of the organizations most prestigious awards in the state.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Lamar University provides students with the resources to conduct research on a particular topic related to their area of study. As the program prepares to welcome a new cohort, 2021 SURF Research Fellows Alexander Bahrim, Kalen Baker and Melissa Tan reflect on their experiences with undergraduate research at Lamar University.

Lamar University alumnus Dr. Keith Reeves discusses his life, work and the outstanding achievement brought about by his research and writing.

Katie Rice, junior and political science major, discusses her internship as a file clerk at MehaffyWeber Law Firm.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Zhe Fan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, a total of $177,460 for his engineering research initiative in complex concentrated alloys.

Cybersecurity is about the protection of digital assets. From identity theft and social media hacks to cloud security and malware attacks –– Dr. Lucy Tsado said the need for cybersecurity and digital forensics is growing daily.

In addition to university events, LU also chose to celebrate Black excellence by spotlighting several Black LU students and the many reasons why they feel this month is important. David Williams, senior mechanical engineering major, shares what motivates him to be successful. 

In addition to university events, LU also chose to celebrate Black excellence by spotlighting several Black LU students and the many reasons why they feel this month is important. Victoria Lindsey, senior political science major, shares the importance of celebrating Black History Month and what motivates her to be successful.

Lamar University Television Productions is pleased to present the premiere of their documentary, “They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story,” which chronicles the origins of one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in Beaumont, Texas. The film screening will be held at the Jefferson Theatre on Friday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Challenge accepted! On Thursday, Feb. 17, Lamar University is joining over 300 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in “Delight-Ful,” an event focused on celebrating, encouraging and carrying out random acts of kindness across the country.

In addition to university events, LU also chose to celebrate Black excellence by spotlighting several Black LU students and the many reasons why they feel this month is important. Landon Richard, senior human resource management major, shares what Black History Month means to him and which Black historical figure inspires him most.

The American Society of Civil Engineers will host their first ever Redfish Classic Fishing Tournament on Feb. 26, at 6 a.m., hosted at The S.A.L.T. Club.

If you had a craving for steak kabobs, ube brownies or pandan desserts, then you probably found yourself at the Lamar University Asian Night Market on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Alexis Miller, junior broadcasting major, shares how she plans to impact change throughout Black History Month this year. 

Celebrating its 22nd year, the Lamar University McNair Scholars program is pleased to announce the selections for the 2022 cohort.

The Lamar University Ambassadors Program is now accepting applications. The Lamar University Ambassadors Program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic school year. Lamar University Ambassadors are a select group of students who serve the university by getting involved on campus, demonstrating school pride, providing insight into current student culture and sharing what life is like as an LU Cardinal.

The Lamar University Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to present their first production of the semester, “Whale Music,” written by Anthony Minghella and directed by Joel Grothe, associate professor of theatre. The production will be held in the Studio Theatre on Feb. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

In addition to university events, LU also chose to celebrate Black excellence by spotlighting several Black LU students and the many reasons why they feel this month is important. Paul Ivory, senior chemical engineering major, shares a Black historical figure located right in the Southeast Texas area that inspires him the most. 

Why don't we teach students about plastic? That's the question Lamar University Assistant Professor Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley seeks to answer in his new article titled, "Education in Plastics Manufacturing: Aluminum mold making and injection molding."

The Lamar University Blockchain Students Society invites the public to attend its Blockchain Expo from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, held in Room 3204 of the Cherry Engineering Building at Lamar University.

Lamar University's Collegiate 100 chapter was recently chosen as one of top 10 chapters by the 100 Black Men of America to participate in the launch of the 2022 Collegiate 100 Leadership and Career Institute –– a pilot program focused on providing C100 members with leadership development and professional growth opportunities.

Taliah Belcher, senior accounting and finance major, shares the importance of Black History Month and paying homage to historical Black figures throughout history.

The Dishman Art Museum is pleased to present COHABITATION, featuring Mayuko Ono Gray and Mark Greenwalt, in exhibition through March 5. DRAWINGS, featuring work by Charles Kanwischer, is on display in the second-floor gallery during the same time.

Lamar University is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors Association has approved the LU Center for Midstream Management and Science’s application to become an academic member of the international organization. As one in four universities in the organization and the only academic member in the United States, LU joins Gubkin University (Russia), Ghent University (Belgium) and Cranfield University (United Kingdom).

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome hundreds of future cardinals to the campus for the largest open house event of the spring — Cardinal View - LAMARdi Gras.

Lamar University sophomore Valeria Ayala explores her role as a student ambassador in Fletcher Elementary's Cardinal NEST.