News at Lamar

Best Online Colleges in Texas has ranked Lamar University in the top 20 online colleges in the state.

On Sat., Oct. 24, Lamar University Office of Undergraduate Research will host the 8th Annual Texas STEM Conference beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom with meeting ID 864 8738 3914.

Dr. Natalie Tindall, chair of the Department of Communication and Media and associate professor, is one of four new trustees named to serve the Institute of Public Relations.

Dr. Brian Craig, dean of the College of Engineering, along with eight faculty members from the College of Engineering, were given a tour of Tellus Operating Group's West Yellow Creek Field in Laurel, MS.

Lamar University’s vice president for Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs is leading the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion, Access and Equity. In this interview, Bello-Ogunu talks about the task force’s initial efforts, recommendations and plans going forward.

The Department of Art and Design will host an art history lecture with special guest Dr. Mary Slavkin, assistant professor of art history at Young Harris College in Georgia.

History was made Oct. 17, 2020 at Lamar University when one of its Moot Court Teams advanced to the championship round at the University of Texas at Dallas Invitational Moot Court Tournament.

KVLU Fundraiser

This year, the Lamar University Dance Team is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Since 2010, the LUDT has been performing at athletic events, telling stories through dance and offering its members a place that “feels like family.”

Kurt Dyrhaug’s sculpture, “Small 262 Wing,” was recently accepted to the Center for Contemporary Arts National Juried Exhibition in Abilene, Texas.

Lamar University will be represented in a spooky “Beau-monster,” way at the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau DIY Pumpkin Patch in downtown Beaumont, Oct. 17-31.

Kathryn Washington, assistant professor of educational leadership has been tapped out to serve the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association as Region 6 president.

The Ben Rogers/Lamar University/BISD “I Have A Dream” Program recently dedicated a plaque installed next to the magnolia tree planted on the Lamar University campus.

Lamar University’s Center for Midstream Management and Science is proud to recognize John W. “Wes” Johnson as its third honoree, “Profiles in Midstream.”

Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music presents Jazz Giants Series

Lamar University proudly announces Sebastian Watler has been awarded the 2020 Fueling Careers Scholarship.

The Stevens Initiative announced the Texas International Education Consortium’s Virtual Exchange for Undergraduate Nursing in Texas, Egypt and Jordan is one of 18 programs funded as part of the Stevens Initiative Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.