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A champion for student success: Norman Bellard retires after 22 years at LU

Norman Bellard

For 22 years, Bellard has carried the torch for student success and remained laser-focused on being a team player. Now, upon his retirement as vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Bellard reflects back on his more than two decades at LU and his most memorable moments.

Freddie Titus appointed as new interim vice president for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations

Freddie Titus

As the new interim vice president for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, a role formerly held by LU Distinguished Alum Norman Bellard, Titus enters his 40th year at Lamar University. Titus says he's excited and honored to have this opportunity to positively impact the university that has poured so much into his life.

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A champion for student success: Norman Bellard retires after 22 years at LU

August 08, 2022

For 22 years, Bellard has carried the torch for student success and remained laser-focused on being a team player. Now, upon his retirement as interim vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Bellard reflects back on his more than two decades at LU and his most memorable moments.
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