February 2024 News

In this week's episode of the LU Moment, LU Crew members Annette Castillo and Jordan Campbell discuss Cardinal View. Go beyond the podcast with this Q&A talking all things Cardinal View.

Johnny Guidry, a distinguished Lamar University alumnus, has been named a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), a prestigious federal government leadership development program.

Counselling professors Dr. Rebecca Frels and Dr. Kimberly McGough have developed the "I'm Stronger Today" curriculum featuring Gertie, a turtle, to help children in South Texas cope with grief.

Lamar University's Reaud Leadership Institute (RLI), supported by Wayne A. Reaud, introduces the Reaud Fellows program for students to enhance leadership skills. The curriculum includes an Honors Seminar on Leadership, book studies, and engagement in the Honors Leadership Community.

Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, Dean of the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University, has secured nearly $100,000 in funding from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the Innovation ColLABoration summer camp.

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

Coordinator for Student Engagement and CAB Advisor Callie Melancon and CAB Executive Officer Jaelan Sherman discuss how the Cardinal Activities Board (CAB) curates events based on student input and contributes to campus culture.

LU professor Dr. Debbie Troxclair has been elected as the President of the Association for Gifted & Talented Students (AGTS-Louisiana) for the 2024-2025 term, bringing a wealth of experience and commitment to supporting the needs of gifted students.

Lamar University organized an exclusive Dinner and Conversation event on Feb. 6, bringing together accomplished alumni and current students. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the event aimed to provide students with valuable insights into various professional fields.

Heidi Dixon, a counseling student at Lamar University, draws on her experience facilitating a grief support group to publish her first book, "My Little Blue House," using a metaphor of a house to help individuals cope with the loss of a spouse.

Beaumont senior biology student Jacob Thompson found his passion for neurodegenerative disorders, leading him to pursue research at Lamar University and ultimately being awarded the David J. Beck Fellowship, enabling him to conduct cutting-edge research on neuronal aging and Alzheimer's disease at the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins University labs.

Lamar University's College of Engineering and the Robotic Cardinals recently hosted their second annual VEX Robotics Competition, attracting nearly 200 high school students from across Texas.