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Hey Cards! I don’t have to tell you twice that college is a busy, exciting time with lot to do. But between all the classes and extracurricular activities, we can sometimes forget the main reason why we’re here in the first place: to have a rewarding career! Luckily, our campus is full of resources and mentors that you can take advantage of to prepare yourself for that dream job! Here’s a few tips:

This week on the LU Moment, senior graphic design major DeShaun Bell talks winning a national billboard contest focusing on violence prevention. Then, SGA student leaders Tiffany Tran and David Williams talk new Cardinal engagement hour coming in the fall.

Erica Edgerly tells Shelly Vitanza how an LU degree and a little trial by fire made her a boss at the age of 23.

This week on the LU Moment, junior chemical engineering major Annabelle Broussard speaks on her journey at LU and how she landed an internship with American agricultural chemical company, Corteva.

This week on the LU Moment, LU alum Dr. Joshua Daspit '04 speaks on the importance of representation within the LGBTQ+ community, building bridges, networking and discovering what makes you different.

November is National Native American Heritage Month –– a time to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced historically and to celebrate diverse cultures, traditions and tribes. Check out these movies and podcast to learn more about this significant part of our nation’s past and present.

On Oct. 28, the Student Advisory Council to the Dean of the College of Business held its third Internship Workshop for students both in-person and virtually. The workshop has been held for several semesters and is geared toward helping College of Business students learn about internships, where to look for opportunities, interview tips, best practices, and more.

Study abroad programs have returned to LU! This week on the LU Moment podcast, Mary Haas, study abroad coordinator, sits down to debunk common myths surrounding studying abroad and shares how Cardinals can become global citizens.

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s "Omega Week" is coming up, so there’s no better time than the present to highlight one of the cardinal qualities of the organization and its members: the ability to uplift, exhibited through an unwavering dedication to community service.

This week on the LU Moment podcast, Shawn Gray, Student Health Center director, discusses how the pandemic initially impacted the Student Health Center and how the SHC staff have continued to support student health needs to keep Cardinal Nation healthy.

I returned to college at 62-years-old and found Lamar University with the help of a friend. Dilley Independent School District, where I am employed, has a "Grow Our Own" program and gave me $10,000 to finish my degree. I had the money and I had the motivation, but never did I dream that this average student who gave up on college because of "college algebra" would be capable of earning such good grades.

What's next for me after graduation? I'm going to be attending UTSA to earn my M.S.W. and become a school social worker! My advice for future Cardinals is make the most out of your time at Lamar! Get yourself out of your comfort zone and engage as much as you can.

Your college experience at Lamar University is more than just classes and grades –– it's a time to have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. Here's our top 10 list of things that every Cardinal must do before they graduate!

My cohort was amazing and so supportive, even outside of LU! Dr. McFarlin, Dr. Handley, and Dr. Greenidge have helped me get to this point with motivation, instruction, correction and dedication to watch me win. If it weren't for these influential minds at Lamar University, I know I would not have pushed myself and finished as quickly as I did. I will show them and prove to myself that it can be done. 

Having professors who are not only knowledgeable, but also easily approachable is probably a unique experience to me. Coming from Nepal, LU has become my home away from home.

Even in a digital world, books are still a great way to gain impactful knowledge and discover new perspectives. Here are three books that should be on every business students must-read list this summer!

This week on the LU Moment, President Taylor speaks on his passion for education, his excitement in joining the Cardinal family and where he sees Lamar University in the next few years.

With more than 200 faculty, over 100 staff and 12 academic programs, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic college here at Lamar University. This week on the LU Moment, Natalie Rhodes, CoAS marketing communications manager, dishes on all the exciting things we can expect from the college this fall.

What sights and sounds can we look forward to from the College of Fine Arts and Communications this fall? Jennifer "JT" Robertson, CoFAC marketing communications coordinator, says in-person events are back and better than ever!

The College of Engineering is gearing up to host it's first in-person STEM camp since the COVID-19 pandemic and Haley Strahan, director of outreach and student services, says the community has a lot to look forward to this time around.

The faculty and staff members of Reese Construction Management understand that if a building is built sustainably initially, it will reduce energy consumption during the use of the building.

Commencement is just around the corner and we're dropping the top on-campus spots for the perfect grad photo op!

"Looking back at my whole journey, I have definitely grown a lot. I’m quite a different person than I was when I started college. I have learned so much, met so many people, and I have experienced so many things that I now feel I’m ready to tackle the next chapter in my life."

Being the first member of my family to graduate from college has allowed me to set examples for my son and others to follow. The days felt incredibly long while the years seemed to have flown by.