Center for History and Culture
of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mary Scheer as one Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô’s “Visionary Initiatives,” the Center serves the many constituencies of Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô students and faculty, the communities of Southeast Texas and the greater Gulf Coast, and the scholars and creatives who explore the region’s past and present. The Center promotes the study of these regions with a commitment to multicultural, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and community-focused projects.
The Center hosts programs that highlight the work of artists, authors, scholars, community leaders, and others who represent varied specializations and backgrounds. It also awards two annual book prizes and funds original research, creativity, and community outreach through its fellowship program.
March 20, 2025
LU First Gen Perspectives: First Gen Experiences across Generations.
5:00 pm, Setzer Student Center San Jacinto Room 218.
A panel of current students, alumni, and faculty will share their experiences as First Generation College Students and discuss the unique challenges they faced while pursuing their degrees. Q&A will follow. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. Free and open to all.