February 2023 News

This Black History Month, senior business analytics major Christian Craddock shares what motivates him to be successful.

Faculty and students from the Lamar University Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music traveled to San Antonio for the annual Texas Music Educators Association convention from Feb. 8-11. Over the course of the weekend, faculty members took part in recruitment activities, clinics, presentations and performances. Among those performances included the LU flute ensemble led by Dr. Brielle Frost.

This Black History Month, Dr. Kathryn Washington, assistant professor of educational leadership, shares what motivates her to be successful.

The Dishman Art Museum on the campus of Lamar University is home to incredible works of art from former LU students and members of the Southeast Texas art community. As it spends 2023 celebrating its 40-year anniversary, a current student has taken the initiative to create a new program to promote the museum and its showcase of artwork to increase engagement.

On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, several Southeast Texas business partners and companies gathered in the Nederland High School competition gym for the school’s annual Senior Interview Seminar, an event that offers networking opportunities for high school seniors.

From Feb. 2-5, the Lamar University Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education took part in a four-day annual conference in San Antonio held by the Association of College Educators – Deaf and Hard of Hearing. After multiple days of workshops and presentations, five members of the department were elected to serve on the organization’s board for 2023-2024.

Avoid, deny and defend –– a phrase that weighs heavily on the nation. Officials from the Lamar University Police Department have come together to ensure that LU students, faculty and staff are prepared for worst-case scenario.

This Black History Month, Nicole Kyles-Burton, career consultant, shares what she's most proud of as a Black individual in her career field.

The LU Department of Theatre & Dance is pleased to announce the first production of the semester, “The Heidi Chronicles”, written by Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Assistant Professor Alan Brincks. “The Heidi Chronicles” will take the stage starting this week.

This Black History Month, senior university studies major Jaquor Pugh shares what motivates him to be successful.

On Feb. 18, 2022, in the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont, a conversation began. The Jefferson Theatre is home to a variety of film premieres from a large number of filmmakers in the area. However, on that night, it was no ordinary film premiere. Instead, it was the premiere of “They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story,” a documentary created by Lamar University Television Productions showcasing Beaumont’s first Black neighborhood, its people, its history and its legacy.

This Black History Month, Moses DuPre', assistant athletics director of compliance, shares how Black history has influenced him.

It’s always a great time to be a Cardinal, but it’s especially great to be a Lamar University graduate. For the second consecutive year, Lamar University engineering graduates remain top in the state of Texas and third in the nation for return on investment, as noted by PayScale.com.  

“I always knew I wanted to coach:” Lamar University alum Kevin Barbay ’05, was recently named the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, on Jan. 12.

This Black History Month, Dimples Jones, director of TEA compliance, shares what motivates her to be successful.

On Feb.2, Shannon Harris, development director for KVLU Public Radio, made the four-hour trip to Austin, Texas, to accept the Excellence in Media Achievement Award presented by the Texas Historical Commission for KVLU’s radio documentary series “Bayoulands,” a series which tells the stories of the people and places of Southeast Texas.

This Black History Month, junior psychology major Victoria Adelagun shares why Black History Month is important to her.

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome more than 300 future Cardinals to campus for Cardinal View, its largest open house event of the semester, on March 4.

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome more than 300 future Cardinals to campus for Cardinal View, its largest open house event of the semester, on March 4. First up, members of the LU Crew share what they love the most about Cardinal View and how future Cards and prepare. 

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome more than 300 future Cardinals to campus for Cardinal View, its largest open house event of the semester, on March 4. First up, members of the LU Crew share what they love the most about Cardinal View and how future Cards and prepare. 

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome more than 300 future Cardinals to campus for Cardinal View, its largest open house event of the semester, on March 4. First up, members of the LU Crew share what they love the most about Cardinal View and how future Cards and prepare. 

Lamar University is gearing up to welcome more than 300 future Cardinals to campus for Cardinal View, its largest open house event of the semester, on March 4. First up, members of the LU Crew share what they love the most about Cardinal View and how future Cards and prepare. 

When Daylen Joseph Jones was born, his parents, Dimples ’10, ’13, and Darrell Jones, knew he was destined to leave his mark on the world. Now, four years after Daylen’s death, Dimples and Darrell Jones continue pressing on and helping others in grieving the loss of loved ones.

This Black History Month, Dr. Lucy Tsado, assistant professor of criminal justice, shares what she's most proud of as a Black individual in her career field.

Crypto currency, blockchain and NFT –– three buzz words that dominate the tech industry. While most may wonder, ‘What exactly is an NFT? Is crypto currency real?’ and ‘How can I build my crypto portfolio?’ brothers Tien and Thanh Nguyen ’22 are here to help.

Two Lamar University students were selected by the LU Welcome Center to attend a student development conference in Denver, Colorado in January.

This Black History Month, Jabari Lewis, fitness and student development coordinator, shares what motivates him to be successful.

Lamar University’s MBA program has been named among the best business schools in the nation by The Princeton Review in their 2023 unranked list.

It was a cold and foggy night on Jan. 14 when Jeremy Hawa, film instructor in the Lamar University Department of Communication & Media, stood on the stage of the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont alongside his wife and daughter to show his gratitude.

This Black History Month, senior broadcasting major Khalaya Coleman shares what motivates her to be successful.

This Black History Month, Dr. Lucy Tsado, assistant professor of criminal justice, shares what she's most proud of as a Black individual in her career field.

On Aug. 1, 2022, the Lamar University Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences gained a new chair that aimed to inspire the faculty, students and overall direction of the department. Six months later, the energy that flows through the hallways, classrooms, offices and clinic of the speech and hearing building is an energy that gives a simple impression when entering: excitement.

The Lamar University Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music will present its spring flute ensemble concert on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm in Rothwell Recital Hall located in the Jimmy Simmons Music Building on the Lamar University campus.

This Black History Month, Gordon Williams, LUTV studio operations manager, shares his advices for the generations of Black students coming after him.