LU News: Community

Lamar University announced the awarding of 100 scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to high schools across Southeast Texas.

Beaumont City Council officially proclaimed September 17 as "Lamar University Day" to celebrate the institution's centennial milestone.

Lupus Warriors, volunteers and supporters will gather for the Walk to End Lupus NOW at Lamar University on Saturday, March 25 at 8 a.m. Their goal: is to bring awareness to the cruel and debilitating disease that attacks the body from the inside out. 

Recently, the Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition gave teams of student and community entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and present their business ideas to a panel of judges from the regional business and investment community.

The Lamar University campus was abuzz just days ago as nearly 1500 guests piled in for spring Cardinal View –– record-breaking numbers for the open house event that shatters previous records of attendance.

On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, several Southeast Texas business partners and companies gathered in the Nederland High School competition gym for the school’s annual Senior Interview Seminar, an event that offers networking opportunities for high school seniors.

Crypto currency, blockchain and NFT –– three buzz words that dominate the tech industry. While most may wonder, ‘What exactly is an NFT? Is crypto currency real?’ and ‘How can I build my crypto portfolio?’ brothers Tien and Thanh Nguyen ’22 are here to help.

The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum has been booming for 122 years and it’s no wonder the Southeast Texas community can’t stop gushing over it.

The VITA program is managed by Lamar University's Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations and includes nearly a dozen agencies or businesses that partner together to provide free tax preparation for qualified income residents earning up to$59,000.

Lamar University wraps up filming Amazon streaming series "The College Tour." Gordon Williams of LUTV News speaks to local ISD schools about content creation and all things production. The Showcase of Southeast Texas hosts first High School Band Day.

With a single piece of paper and a runway, three Lamar University engineering students –– Matthew Anderson, Kenneth Edwards and Mauricio Franco –– have designed the newest STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) exhibit at the Beaumont Children’s Museum.

Lamar University is gearing up to host Cardinal View on Nov. 12. This week on the LU Moment, LU Crew members Josh and Allaina share all the details on the university's largest open house event of the season.

Enjoy Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum by relaxing with music and wine on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Music and Wine Nights are simply that –– music and drinks with friends both old and new. Bring your friends and hear great music.

The mission of this organization is to be a group that transfer students can turn to when confused or needing help or just a group of people who “understand the journey.”

The Lamar University junior accounting major from Nederland, Texas has come a long way since her first dance pageant at the age of 7 when she donned a neon orange dress her mother picked out for her. Despite being a nervous wreck — running off stage and forgetting her dance — she was named first runner-up. Gonzales has been performing ever since. 

Texas Academy hosted more than 50 students at its 30th annual Preview Day.

Red Day: “Stand Up and Holler” — the annual day of giving to colleges and programs at Lamar University — was a success, with $330,907 raised and 382 donors and 456 donations.

For the second year, the Lamar University Black Alumni Network will host its annual homecoming celebrations starting with a scholarship gala and Black alumni tailgate beginning Sept. 30.

"Stand Up and Holler" for the 2nd annual Red Day — a 24-hour event encouraging the community to give back to LU colleges and programs.

A little-known resource that works hard to ensure that no student at Lamar University goes hungry.

On Thursday, Sept. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Communication Building on campus, the LU Department of Communication and Media will celebrate “Democracy Day.” 

On Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., the Lamar University Black Alumni Network is set to host “Entrepreneurship 101,” a virtual workshop that aims to educate Black LU alumni on how to start and manage a successful business.

The Lamar University College of Engineering recently hosted its Project Engineer camp for high schoolers to inspire their interest in robotics.

Since 2014, Lamar University has inspired a love of engineering in the area’s youth. Last week, the university hosted its Lamar Introduction to Engineering, or LITE, summer camp for 7th and 8th graders.