May 2022 News

Over two decades, LU commencement has been transformed; however, the goal has always remained the same: to celebrate the education and preparation of students for their future.

Lamar University and Beaumont Independent School District gathered on May 19 to celebrate the opening of the new Cardinal NEST at Caldwood Elementary School.

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.

Designed to spark and enhance the love of learning in STEAM, the Cardinal NEST was opened at Hamshire-Fannett Intermediate on May 16.

The first-time pass rate by the Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing graduates stands 11.41% higher than the Texas average annual pass rate and 16.05% higher than the national average annual pass rate for 2021.

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.

Students receiving the Smith-Hutson Scholars Award at LU attended their bi-annual banquet to celebrate a semester full of hard work and nine graduates this spring.

The center is proud to announce its three new faculty affiliates.

An interdisciplinary group of Lamar University students got an up-close and personal look at a foundry.

Dr. Cynthia Stinson and Dr. Ruthie Robinson recently received a TBOGNE award for their innovative research about nurses on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

On Saturday, April 30, the College of Engineering’s own organization, Student Engineering Council, hosted Discover Engineering in the Science and Technology building. Discover Engineering is a free community event that allows children to receive an up-close STEM experience with industry professionals and engineering students alike.

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 Saturday, April 23, Lamar University welcomed the Jack and Jill Beaumont chapter of America in collaboration with the College of Engineering for their regional event, Children’s Cluster.

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 has a new electric charging station thanks to a generous donation by Entergy Texas to increase sustainability efforts.

LU will confer more than 2,200 degrees during three commencement ceremonies and celebrate an array of graduation events in the coming week.

A charming tradition in the Department of Political Science of handing over "Old Blue" to the "Keeper of the Clock."

The station was honored with two first place awards at the inaugural Texas Broadcast News Awards program.

Lamar University and Beaumont Independent School District celebrated the opening of the 11th Cardinal NEST on May 4.

The Lamar University College of Education and Human Development was recently awarded a certificate of commendation for exemplary performance.

Amy E. Rosser Williams talks about her journey to earn her Doctor of Educational Leadership degree as she prepares for the annual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

The Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast convened a symposium at Lamar University on April 19 to consider the many experiences and expressions of slavery, abolition and emancipation in the region's past.

The Lamar University Dance Team recently competed and showcased their routine at the American Dance/Drill Team (ADTS) Collegiate Championships bringing home a first place finish.