October 2023 News

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.

Lamar University's Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) has been working to expand industry knowledge through education and expertise.

The Alpha Delta Chi Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) at Lamar University received the "Chapter of the Year" award presented by the National Communication Association (NCA). 

Lamar University's Collegiate 100 organization proudly welcomed its largest-ever induction of 16 new members, known as the "Supreme 16," on October 4.

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

The Lamar University Speech and Debate team, co-founded by Drake Rothenberger and Kiera Figgins, has achieved remarkable growth and success in recent tournaments, earning multiple national qualifications and impressive rankings, with plans to participate in the national stage at Central Michigan University in spring 2024.

Lamar University alumna Bianca Vitale, originally from Bologna, Italy, pursued a bachelor's in industrial engineering with a minor in mathematics, graduating in 2021, and is now working towards a master's in industrial and systems engineering with plans to graduate in 2023, highlighting her dedication to her field, international experience, and her journey from tennis player to Staff Engineer at American StructurePoint in Texas.

The Lamar University Foundation and donors Cherrie and Alan R. Hefty have established the Hermie "Boots" Hefty Scholarship in Nursing, providing $15,000 in financial aid to dedicated nursing students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, in honor of Hermie Lucille Harkins, who devoted her life to caring for others and recognized the vital role of nurses during her battle with cancer.

Lamar University's College of Engineering hosted its largest-ever Engineering Career Fair, with over 80 prominent companies offering students unprecedented networking opportunities and career insights, reinforcing the university's reputation as an engineering talent hub.

Joanne Yi, a student at Lamar University's Texas Academy, has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, a prestigious recognition in the United States academic scholarship competition for high school juniors who excel on the PSAT/NMSQT.

Lamar University announces the Bessie McVey Scholarship in Education, a $15,000 scholarship for full-time students in the educator preparation program at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels, funded by donors Cherrie and Alan Hefty.

Dr. Philip Cole, Chair and Professor of Physics, has secured a $163,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's RENEW program to train minority undergraduate students in nuclear physics through the NuSTEAM program, led by the University of Houston in collaboration with other institutions. The program offers students hands-on experience in nuclear physics research, computer skills, and soft skills, preparing them for careers in academia, government, and industry in the field of nuclear physics.

Lamar University celebrated its centennial by unveiling the LU 100 statue, a collaborative effort led by the Centennial Committee and supported by students and faculty, showcasing elements of the university's history.