July 2022 News

Lamar University alumna Lori High was recently appointed to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation by Governor Greg Abbott.

For as long as he could remember, Thanh Nguyen has always been drawn to STEM –– science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Now, the recent chemical engineering graduate is taking what he learned in the Lamar University College of Engineering and applying it to his new role as improvement engineer at DOW Chemical Company.

As new Cardinals flock to campus for the fall semester, Cardinal Communities aim to engage in meaningful relationships that empower first-time college goers to thrive at Lamar University and beyond.

Jenna (Burnaman) Dean '20 is a 4th grade math and science teacher and grade level chair at Helena Park Elementary in Nederland, Texas. The College of Education and Human Development graduate was awarded the first ever Teacher of the Month Award in March of 2022 by the Nederland Chamber of Commerce. Now, ahead of the new academic year, Dean reflects back on how her experience at LU helped to shape her career as an educator.

When LouAnn Asbury passed away unexpectedly in January of 2021 from complications due to COVID-19, her son Dr. David Hall, and his wife Dr. Jeannette Hall, knew they had to do something extraordinary to honor her legacy and passion for education and helping others.

For the second time, the Office of Undergraduate Research will host the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, August 5 in the Reaud Executive Event Space.

On the heels of the group's return from the 2022 Business in Spain program, Lamar University Study Abroad and Student Exchange Coordinator Mary Alice Haas dives into the mission, programs and benefits of studying abroad.

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.

Organized in partnership by the LU Department of Art & Design and the LU Center for Resiliency, the “Bounce Back: Art Making & Resiliency” exhibition encompasses the art work of eight Region 5 art educators that, through artmaking strategies, are exploring issues of resiliency, rebuilding, climate change, social justice and the pandemic.

Students of the first Social Emotional Artistic Learning Summer Art Camp were treated to a one-of-a-kind experience last week, seeking to promote the creative act of making and analyzing art from multiple perspectives.

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today the opening of a new Learning Resource Center on the Lamar University campus.

The story of Lorenzo Salinas, who is graduating in August, began nearly 50 years ago, when his grandparents walked to the U.S. from Mexico with a dream. Now, the senior social work major is living that dream, defying the odds and soaring to new possibilities.

On the heels of wrapping up an industrial engineering internship with Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, LU student Marcellious Prentice is now interning at Lockheed Martin Corporation within the company's Space Program in Denver, Colorado as a manufacturing engineer.

Save a life by stopping by and donating blood from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 18 in the Mamie McFaddin Ward building room 103.

Sakurah Fisher '19 shares her story about life after graduation from Lamar University and the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies, her journey to intern at the United Nations Development Programme and her plans for a bright future internationally.

As he prepares for the future, senior construction management major Elie Germain shares an inside look into his time at Lamar University and his experience at the company through this summer internship.

LGBTQ+ Students of Lamar University hosted Paint Your Pride from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 as a fun way to decorate poster boards and to show pride.

Lamar University’s online bachelor’s degree programs land No.2 in the state and No.22 in the nation for most affordable according to Edsmart.org.

With a series of upcoming trainings and workshops, the Lamar University Recovery and Resilience Academy is on a mission to ensure that the local community is prepared and educated not only on natural disaster preparedness, but also crime control post-disaster.

After accepting an invitation to return to the Southland Conference in early April, Lamar University has announced an early transition back to the league. Effective immediately, LU will officially be a full-fledged member of the league competing in 17 varsity sports. The decision to make the early move comes upon the heels of Jeff O’Malley joining the university as the new Director of Athletics on July 1.

Dr. Sylvestre Twagirayezu, assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a National Science Foundation LEAPS-MPS (Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences) grant of $249,682 to develop detection technology for long-chain fluorinated compounds for environmental trace analysis.

The Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum in Miyazaki City, Japan, currently holds more than 37 pieces of art work on display created and produced by 14 Lamar University art students. The Lamar University Digital Art Exhibition 2022 curated by the Lamar University Department of Art & Design features a large mixed media of works on paper from 2020 and 2021 with some digital artwork included.

Senior accounting major Kalenshia Underwood talks about her excitement in starting her fall internship with Grant Thornton LLP, the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization.

The JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing has been awarded a $607,018 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to provide education and tuition support to students who pursue degrees in nursing education.

Lamar University alumna Jessica Hensarling ’21 aims to combat the stigma and explain postpartum depression to children through her new book, “Mommy, What’s Wrong?” — a heartfelt message for mothers and children to share together.

Looking for a good book to dive into this summer? Four Lamar University professors talk about the books on their shelves that connect with their work at LU –– pulling from personal interest, research, history, art and beyond –– and also dish on the books that have captivated them this summer.

New Cardinals are flocking to New Student Orientation, held this summer on campus at Lamar University.

As the fall semester approaches, students will be flocking back to the nest to have a unique college experience of living on campus in Cardinal Village, which was recently ranked No. 3 of the top college dorms by Niche among four-year public universities in Texas.