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Neighbors with a mutual goal have vowed to continue their relationship. Lamar University and ExxonMobil discussed their long-standing commitment to partner for the benefit of STEM careers.
Read More ❯ January 29, 2021For the first time in LU history a moot court team advanced to the elimination rounds of the national tournament, Jan. 22-24 and a member of the team ranked one of the best overall speakers.
Read More ❯ January 29, 2021Lamar University mourns the passing of Dr. Kendrick Aung, a faculty member since 2001.
Read More ❯ January 29, 2021The premiere Black history traveling exhibit in America is coming to Lamar University, Feb. 15.
Read More ❯ January 29, 2021A team of Lamar University journalists is one of 10 finalists in the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute’s 2021 Student Innovation Competition.
Read More ❯ January 27, 2021Iron Horse Terminals has awarded a significant research contract to Dr. Maryam Hamidi, assistant professor of industrial engineering, Co-PI Dr. Brian Craig, dean of the College of Engineering, along with Dr. Hamidi’s doctoral of engineering candidate, Mr. Masood Jafari King.
Read More ❯ January 26, 2021Lamar University’s fifteenth president, Dr. Kenneth Evans, has announced his retirement from LU effective June 30, 2021.
Read More ❯ January 25, 2021Line Ydi Recinos was awarded the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Visionary Leader Scholarship at Lamar University’s celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 21.
Read More ❯ January 22, 2021Lamar University is proud to announce that Dr. Poonam Kumar has joined the university as associate provost for Academic Affairs and Digital Learning.
Read More ❯ January 15, 2021A Curative COVID-19 testing kiosk is open in the parking lot of the Montagne Center at Lamar University. The site will be open to the entire community Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at no cost to patients.
Read More ❯ January 13, 2021Four Cardinals are featured in a poetry project aimed to support hunger relief in Texas.
Read More ❯ January 13, 2021Lamar University is proud to announce that two incoming freshmen have been tapped as Presidential Scholars. Bridge City High School senior Waverlee Cooper and Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School senior Luke Sodolak will both receive a full scholarship for four years at Lamar University covering tuition, fees, room and board and books, a value of $80,000.
Read More ❯ January 13, 2021Lamar University President Kenneth Evans announced that a total of 812 Lamar University students earned places on the President’s List for the 2020 fall semester.
Read More ❯ January 11, 2021The Deans of Lamar University’s five academic colleges have announced that 1,186 students earned places on the Deans’ List for the 2020 fall semester.
Read More ❯ January 11, 2021The Office of Global Diversity and Inclusive Excellence at Lamar University is hosting several events to honor the legacy for civil rights and service of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read More ❯ January 07, 2021Beginning in the spring of 2021, Lamar University’s Department of Earth Space Science and Lamar University Geospatial Center will offer a Master of Science degree in geospatial sciences.
Read More ❯ January 06, 2021Lamar University’s overall estimated annual economic impact in Jefferson, Orange and Hardin counties is approximately $246.7 million according to a demand-side economic impact analysis conducted by Hanover Research for the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ❯ January 05, 2021Lamar University is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel A. Brown has joined LU as Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Brown began working on November 1.
Read More ❯ January 04, 2021Celebrate the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown January 9.
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