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August 24, 2026
Lamar University and Valero celebrated the opening of the new Valero Reaction Lab, a $500,000 investment that gives engineering students hands-on experience with industry technology and processes.
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August 31, 2026
Four Lamar University members have been selected for 2026 Texas State University System Regents’ Awards recognizing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service.
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Student Life
August 28, 2026
Lamar University students kicked off the 2026 football season with a Friday pep rally and student organization showcase before Saturday’s home opener against Abilene Christian.
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Community
August 10, 2026
Lamar University nursing students were recognized by the Southeast Texas Food Bank for contributing more than 250 volunteer hours in 2025, supporting hunger relief efforts while gaining hands-on service experience.
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Arts and Culture
July 30, 2026
Judge John Stevens and his wife, Marcia, donated a rare original Frank Trost photograph of the 1901 Lucas Gusher to Lamar University's Spindletop Boomtown Museum, preserving a pivotal piece of Southeast Texas and energy industry history for future generations.
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