LU News: Student Life

Lamar University’s Office of Human Resources recognizes its previous student worker and intern L’Karion Cartwright for her achievement in obtaining a paid co-op with WestRock Company in Silsbee, Texas for the spring and summer 2022 semesters.

Emily Robinson, a first-generation graduate with a bachelor’s in English and a minor in communications with a teaching certification, discusses her experiences at Lamar University.

Selected by a faculty committee in the spring semester, LU is proud to present the 2022-23 moot court.

Aylin Galvan, a junior nutrition major with a dual minor in health and family studies, discusses her internship with the Cyclone Scholar Summer Research Experience.

On Friday, April 22, LU College of Engineering hosted the annual Senior Design Symposium. Graduating seniors presented their final capstone projects, representing the culmination of a year of work, to industry judges. This year, a total of 38 teams from Civil and Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering competed to win a chance to become the grand champion of the symposium.

Lamar University is working to do its part to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.

For the 42nd year, Lamar University has recognized the achievements of student organizations and awarded the advisor of the year, Seniors of Significance and the Ann Shaw, Bess Gentry and C.R. Kemble award recipients at the 2022 Toast to Leadership Award Ceremony.

2022 David J. Beck Fellow Angel Flowers discusses her journey to Lamar University, a newly-discovered passion for her field of research and the bright future that lies ahead.

High school senior and Texas Academy student Adeline Tran, who was recently awarded the Southeast Texas Legends Scholarship, talks about the prestigious award, her decision to come to Lamar University and the bright future that awaits.

The Lamar University Collegiate 100 chapter welcomed five new members on Tuesday, March 29 in a special induction ceremony held in the Setzer Student Center Live Oak Ballroom.

On Friday, March 25, Lamar University will join thousands around the world to celebrate one of India’s most popular and most colorful festivals known as Holi.

Senior accounting and finance major Taliah Belcher was named a recipient of the 2022 Presidential Fellowship and discusses her background, time at LU, research and future.

Zaid Mohammed, sophomore biology major with a minor in chemistry and a concentration in pre-med, discusses his journey, research and future as a 2022 Beck Fellow.

On March 8, the department of New Student and Leadership Programs will host Students Fight Back, an informational session on safety and self- defense with the goal of empowering students to stand together as active bystanders and create safer communities.

Maria Villa, social work senior, is interning in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Black history month may be coming to a close, but at Lamar University, diversity and inclusion remains at the forefront of the campus community. The LU Hispanic Society and the Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers, is hosting the Importance of Diversity panel.

The Epsilon Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. made history on Feb. 12 at the annual Texas Council of Alpha Chapters Convention. For the first time, the organization was awarded outstanding chapter of the year and chapter president Trey Wilson was awarded Brother of the Year and announced as second-place winner of the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest.

Want to eat like a king or queen from the comfort of campus? Looking for something nutritious and delicious for lunch on the go? The Lamar University College of Education and Human Development is excited to introduce Cardinals on the Run.

DeShaun Bell, senior graphic design major, shares the importance of Black History Month and paying homage to those that have helped her along her journey thus far. 

Lamar University’s Ali Hamza, a senior and political science major, lands internship at Ferguson Law Firm.

Aerod Wyre, senior mechanical engineering and mathematics major, shares what Black History Month means to him as a first-generation college student. 

In addition to university events, LU also chose to celebrate Black excellence by spotlighting several Black LU students and the many reasons why they feel this month is important. David Williams, senior mechanical engineering major, shares what motivates him to be successful. 

Katie Rice, junior and political science major, discusses her internship as a file clerk at MehaffyWeber Law Firm.

Challenge accepted! On Thursday, Feb. 17, Lamar University is joining over 300 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in “Delight-Ful,” an event focused on celebrating, encouraging and carrying out random acts of kindness across the country.