The VC works with several organizations both within and external to Lamar University dedicated to technology innovation, entrepreneurship, social progress, and economic development.
The Center for Advances Port Management implements a leading-edge port and marine terminal-related research program fully responsive to, and anticipatory of, industry needs and faculty capabilities. Interdisciplinary research projects are funded by the State of Texas.
At Lamar University’s College of Business, students gain the knowledge, experience, and professional connections needed to build successful careers. Through AACSB-accredited programs, hands-on learning opportunities, internship experiences, and guidance from experienced faculty, graduates are prepared to lead, innovate, and succeed in today’s evolving business world.
The Center for Resiliency supports research, community outreach, and teaching to expand the body of knowledge surrounding multi-disaster preparation, mitigation, and recovery from both natural and man-made events in the Gulf Coast region.
The Center for Midstream Management and Science supports students, faculty members, labs, and post-doctoral fellowships across Lamar University with an emphasis on applied research in the midstream industry. The Center facilitates training for the midstream community by hosting events and seminars.
The College of Engineering at Lamar University is one of the oldest programs on campus. Since its inception in 1923, Lamar University has remained in the hotbed of the oil and gas industry. Promoting science and technology, the university began offering four-year degrees in engineering in 1951 and became the first program to offer a doctoral program in 1970.
A community of entrepreneurs, remote workers and investors focused on providing a fun and flexible coworking office space, venture funding, advice and mentorship to founders and entrepreneurs.
The Lamar University Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential business advising delivered by knowledgeable professionals with experience across diverse industries. Advising staff support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of the business life cycle and provide guidance on planning, financing, marketing, and operations while serving Hardin, North Jefferson, Jasper, and Newton counties.
The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce serves its members as a catalyst to have a positive impact on the economic well-being of Beaumont and the surrounding region. The main pillars of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce are: Economic Development, Advocacy, Business Development for Members, Leadership Development, Community involvement, and positive impact.
The Better Business Bureau helps people find businesses they can trust. For more than a century, BBB has set standards for honest advertising and ethical business practices in the marketplace.