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LU Alerts
This site is intended for emergency use only by Lamar University.
If an emergency should occur, it may be used to communicate important information to the public.View the Lamar University information about storm preparedness on the Storm Safety site and other emergency preparedness information on the Emergency Management site.
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Classes Resume Tomorrow, Thursday, September 3
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 - 05:00 PMLamar University will resume normal operations tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, 2026. This includes all in-person, hybrid and online classes.
As you travel, please use caution and be aware of your surroundings as crews continue work to clean up roadways and restore power in some areas. Please continue to monitor official communication methods for updates.
Power Restored to Cardinal Village
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Power has been restored to Cardinal Village. The Dining Hall and Cardinal Village C -Store are open 10:00am-8:00pm.
Campus Closed Wednesday, September 2
Tuesday, September 01, 2026 - 08:30 PM
Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our employees and students, the Lamar University campus will be closed Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This includes all face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes.
In the event that an additional change to normal operations becomes necessary, notifications will be sent through your LU email, lamar.edu/alerts, Lamar University’s social media sites and an automated phone call will be placed to the number listed in your Self-Service Banner account. Please monitor these communications methods for official updates.
In the event that an additional change to normal operations becomes necessary, notifications will be sent through your LU email, lamar.edu/alerts, Lamar University’s social media sites and an automated phone call will be placed to the number listed in your Self-Service Banner account. Please monitor these communications methods for official updates.
Campus Closed Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, September 01, 2026 - 05:00 AM
Due to the predicted weather conditions, campus will be closed Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This closure includes all in-person, hybrid, and online classes.
In the event that an additional change to normal operations becomes necessary, notifications will be sent through your LU email, lamar.edu/alerts, Lamar University’s social media sites and an automated phone call will be placed to the number listed in your Self-Server Banner account. Please monitor these communications methods for official updates.
In the event that an additional change to normal operations becomes necessary, notifications will be sent through your LU email, lamar.edu/alerts, Lamar University’s social media sites and an automated phone call will be placed to the number listed in your Self-Server Banner account. Please monitor these communications methods for official updates.