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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸Maria Villa, social work senior, is interning in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.
Read More ▸Isabelle Wyche, sophomore health administration major, shares why Black History Month symbolizes celebration and honor for her ancestors.
Read More ▸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.
Read More ▸What they see is what they’ll be. That is the slogan and life motto for members of the 100 Black Men of America. It also is the motto that catapulted LU senior graphic design major DeShaun Bell into first place for the national Stop the Violence billboard and social media design contest hosted by the organization last fall.
Read More ▸Aerod Wyre, senior mechanical engineering and mathematics major, shares what Black History Month means to him as a first-generation college student.
Read More ▸Katie Rice, junior and political science major, discusses her internship as a file clerk at MehaffyWeber Law Firm.
Read More ▸A no brainer. That’s how Annabelle Broussard described her decision to attend Lamar University. The Beaumont native first discovered her knack for engineering after attending the LU College of Engineering’s Lamar Intro to Engineering summer program in middle school.
Read More ▸Annually, the Press Club of Southeast Texas utilizes funds accrued from donations, contest entry fees and banquet proceeds to provide a Lamar University communication student with the Press Club Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipient was LU journalism major Tim Cohrs, who believes his scholarship serves as a representation of all the work he’s done over the years in the communication field.
Read More ▸Taliah Belcher, a senior accounting and finance double major in the College of Business, recently completed a six-week internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers office in Dallas. The virtual internship, known as the ‘Start Internship’, is centered around mentorship, gaining insight into PwC as a company, and learning about the many different career opportunities offered by the company.
Read More ▸Lance Taylor, a current graduate student in the Master of Science in Accounting Program who also earned his B.B.A in Finance and Accounting, has accepted a full-time job offer to join the Walmart Corporate Headquarters as Financial Analyst II. This offer comes after Taylor successfully completed a highly coveted and competitive internship program with the company.
Read More ▸Taliah Belcher, senior accounting and finance major, has been awarded the 2021 Texas State University System Regents' Student Scholar Award, an honor that includes a commemorative medallion, a board resolution and a $5,000 credit toward educational expenses. Student scholars are formally recognized at the Board of Regents meeting held on Nov. 19 at Sam Houston State University.
Read More ▸High school senior, Kristin Hebert, joined the Showcase of Southeast Texas marching band this fall as a feature twirler – one of the most prestigious positions in baton twirling. It’s an honor that she has dreamed of reaching since the age of four and was able to achieve sooner than expected, thanks to the Lamar University Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities program.
Read More ▸Lamar University is proud to announce that Kristin Helm, Cardinal success coach in the College of Business, and senior communications major Gina Taylor have been named as 40 Under 40 honorees by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization.
Read More ▸Senior photography major Sierra Davis has been selected as one of 39 featured artists in the 2021 Botanical Competition for two of her photography submissions. Botanical is a nationally juried exhibition organized by TAGat120ART in Taylor, TX.
Read More ▸Senior political science and criminal justice major Brendon Camp has been recognized nationally by Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society, for his undergraduate paper, “Implied Consent: A Review of Judicial Process and Constitutional Law.”
Read More ▸Entrepreneur and senior accounting major Dion Tran was selected by the Texas Business Hall of Fame as the 2021 recipient of the Ben J. Rogers scholarship.
Read More ▸Recent deaf studies and deaf education graduate Shay Stegemann '21, best known by her pen name Shay Abigail, has published a children’s book focused on American Sign Language and the deaf community titled “My Name is Maya.”
Read More ▸Megan Wimberly ’12, deaf studies and deaf education doctoral student, was chosen as one of three presenters for the 2021 virtual Language First Deaf Disabled Students Mini Conference.
Read More ▸The Houston Gas Processors Association has awarded three students from the College of Engineering the Houston GPA scholarship.
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