April 2022 News

This annual event at Lamar University showcases sustainability to the Lamar University community, raising awareness of sustainability and encouraging students to get involved in being eco-friendly.

The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music will present the Jimmy Simmons Jazz Fest on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre located on the campus of Lamar University. Admission is free and open to the public.

Lamar University Men's and Women's Basketball landed a stellar signing class with eleven student-athletes joining Cardinal Nation.

The Lamar University Division of Student Engagement has established the LU Hispanic Mentorship program that aims to pair LU Hispanic and Latino students with a mentor to serve as an additional resource outside of an academic setting.

Lamar University is proud to announce the opening of its 10th Cardinal NEST (Navigating Excellence Success and Triumph), sponsored by Education First Federal Credit Union, at Roy Guess Elementary School on April 25.

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

The Lamar University Department of Theatre & Dance takes the stage once again with their final performance of the season, “Catch and Release: LUTD Student Dance Concert,” which will be performed on the stage of the University Theatre on Monday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. with free admission.

Doctoral student Mayuri Ambule​​ reflects on her journey to earning their Doctor of Global Educational Leadership degree as Lamar University prepares for the annual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

The Office of Undergraduate Research has named the winners of the 9th annual Undergraduate Research & creative Activity Expo, which was held on Wednesday, April 18. The EXPO is an annual showcase of undergraduate research that includes poster presentations and talks, LU alumni guest speakers, awards and prizes for best poster presentations.

With deep sympathy, Lamar University College of Engineering announces the passing of former LU College of Engineering dean Dr. Jack Hopper on April 11 at the age of 84.

Doctoral student Sara Moore reflects on her journey to earning their Doctor of Educational Leadership degree as Lamar University prepares for the annual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

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.

On Wednesday, April 20, Lamar University will welcome alum Giles Kibbe ’90 to campus to speak about alternative jobs Cardinals can hold with a law degree.

Lamar University is proud to announce the opening of the Cardinal NEST, sponsored by the Southeast Texas Food Bank, at Homer Drive Elementary School on April 13.

The Lamar University Department of Theatre and Dance will present their last dance concert of the semester, “Dance Unleashed,” on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. and two showings on April 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. All performances will be held in the University Theatre located on the campus of Lamar University.

The Dishman Art Museum is now taking entries for its fourth annual juried exhibition. After School Special: The Lamar University Fourth Juried Alumni Art Exhibition will run from June 24 to July 30. 

Student members of LU's AMA chapter visited Chicago during Spring Break to participate in the 2022 International Collegiate Conference by the American Marketing Association.

Finding a college that is a right fit is usually something that takes time. Thierry Epassa did not hesitate to call Lamar University his new home.

Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant and Lamar University President Jaime Taylor today announced an agreement to bring the founding member school back to the Southland to compete in all sports beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year.

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.

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.

On Friday March 11, LU College of Engineering hosted an Industry and School Workshop for Southeast Texas.