Category: Student Life
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Go Green: Go paperless
Posted: January 19, 2021To start off the new year, the Office of Sustainability urges us the LU community to go paperless!
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LU student, owner of local bookstore hosts book sale for community
Posted: December 18, 2020Sierra Kondos, LU history major and owner of Book Heaven located in Lumberton, is hosting a booksale
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Top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students
Posted: December 17, 2020The year 2020 is officially coming to a close and that means setting new goals for the new year. If you're looking for a little motivation, check out our list for the top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students!
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What your favorite holiday dessert says about you
Posted: December 16, 2020The holidays are full of so many great desserts. Whether you prefer peppermint, are fond of fudge or choose cake, there is a holiday dessert that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here is what some of your favorite holiday desserts say about you!
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LU Weekend: Dec 11-13
Posted: December 11, 2020It's a weekend of celebration here in Cardinal Nation! Join us virtually as we celebrate our class of 2020 graduates at our December Commencement Ceremony.
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Go Green Challenge: Wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way
Posted: December 09, 2020This year, the 鶹ӳӰ Office of Sustainability challenges you to wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way!
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LU Weekender: Dec 4-6
Posted: December 04, 2020Check out all of the fun happenings this weekend in Beaumont!
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Graduation 101: Grad photo hacks
Posted: December 01, 2020Commencement is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to break out your camera and capture the moment. Check out these quick photo hacks that are sure to make your grad photos stand out.
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LU Weekender: Nov. 27-29
Posted: November 25, 2020If you are looking for something fun to do, make the most of your extended weekend and consider these free events located around Beaumont!
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The LU Weekender: Nov. 13-15
Posted: November 13, 2020If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to fill your Saturday, join in on some of the events being hosted around Beaumont this weekend!
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Tis' the season for (more) healthy holiday eating
Posted: December 14, 2020Don’t let the fear of holiday weight gain, stress you out! Use these healthy holiday eating tips to avoid the weight gain and eat, drink and be merry without overindulging.
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Tis' the season for healthy holiday eating
Posted: November 16, 2020Whether it is the cooking or the eating, food is a huge part of every holiday. Gaining that “winter weight”, especially during the holidays, can be discouraging and make it difficult to enjoy time with family and friends. The good news is, making healthy changes and losing weight doesn't have to start after the New Year! Avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain by following these tips!
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Graduating during a pandemic: Advice on job hunting post-college
Posted: November 11, 2020Going on the prowl for the job that could kickstart your career is a historically stressful situation for many graduating students, but you can and will eventually find success with the right mindset and the right tools at your disposal.
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Starting an organization: LGBTQ+ Students of Lamar
Posted: November 05, 2020Interested in starting a student organization? Here's a look back at how Alex Whitney, senior ASL major, started on-campus student organization, LGBTQ+ Students of Lamar in spring of 2019.
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Staying alert: Improving your energy level with healthier habits
Posted: October 23, 2020We have all experienced physical and mental exhaustion due to the high demands of being a college student and all the extra responsibilities that come with being adults. One way to improve your energy level is by eating better!
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Top 10 essential apps for college student survival
Posted: October 13, 2020We all use technology and smartphones all the time, so college students, we may as well use them to our educational advantage. Here are ten apps to help you stay organized, Looking for the best apps for college students to boost productivity, organize busy schedules, practice mindfulness, learn new topics, or anything else? We’ve got just the mobile app you're looking for!
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Connecting with Cardinals: Luis Arevalo
Posted: October 07, 2020This week on Connecting with Cardinals, we sat down with Luis Arevalo, chemical engineering major, to chat about his favorite LU moments, the importance of Latinx/Hispanic heritage month and how he became a cofounder of the LU Hispanic Society.
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It's all about the pumpkin
Posted: October 06, 2020Fall is upon us! The weather is starting to cool down, people are decorating for the fall season, grocery stores and even coffee shops are now selling fall treats. What does this mean? And what kinds of treats are these? That’s right, it’s pumpkin time!
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Top 6 study tips to help you succeed at LU
Posted: September 25, 2020We are all striving for academic excellence, but sometimes, it is easier said than done. Luckily, there are many ways to study to prepare for exams, finish assignments, and understand important material that you will use in your career!
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ExxonMobil partners with LU to bring the next N.E.S.T. to BISD
Posted: February 21, 2019ExxonMobil presented 鶹ӳӰ’s Community Relations Program with a check for $25,000 for the establishment of a Navigating Excellence Success Triumph (N.E.S.T.) at Amelia Elementary School.
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Coffee and Chat with ExxonMobil
Posted: February 24, 2020A group of students gathered for an open discussion with ExxonMobil on Feb. 13 in the Science and Technology Building.
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LU students advance in Moot Court competition
Posted: February 20, 2020Two 鶹ӳӰ Moot Court teams participated in the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Invitational Moot Court Tournament.
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Honors Students Spend the Weekend at the SETX Food Bank
Posted: February 19, 2020Reaud Honors College Students continue the legacy of volunteering by spending the weekend at the Southeast Texas Food Bank.
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鶹ӳӰ and Pietzch MacArthur Elementary celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Posted: February 04, 2020The office of Global Diversity and Inclusive Excellence hosted an event to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Honors students return early to help middle schoolers with STEM
Posted: January 27, 2020LU Reaud Honors College students volunteered for the Jason Project before the spring semester started.
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Meet the Greeks met expectations
Posted: January 27, 2020The New Student and Leadership Programs at 鶹ӳӰ hosted, “Meet the Greeks: Game Night Style.”
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Swag Swap: Welcoming and Charitable
Posted: January 23, 2020Students transferring to LU traded swag and benefited dogs.
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Baby video lands LU grad TyRe Alexander on the Today Show
Posted: January 17, 2020A family video made more than 25 years ago landed 鶹ӳӰ alumni TyRe Alexander a spot on the Today Show.
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Professional social media certificate earned with online course work
Posted: January 13, 2020Sixty-three 鶹ӳӰ students have earned the HubSpot Social Media Certificate.
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LU senior presents at prestigious Rice University symposium
Posted: January 08, 2020Congratulations to Tyler Nelson, a biology student, who was selected to present at Gulf Coast Undergraduate Tyler Nelson Research Symposium at Rice University.
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2019 Texas Stem Conference Award Winners
Posted: January 07, 2020Twelve awards were distributed at 鶹ӳӰ’s Seventh Annual Texas STEM conference, held on Nov. 2, 2019.
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NYE Mocktails
Posted: December 21, 2019Stay safe and have fun with these booze-free refreshers.
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Three Easy Holiday Bark Recipes
Posted: December 21, 2019Try these dorm-friendly holiday treats.
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Largest LU O.U.R. Conference announces winners
Posted: December 13, 2019The Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual Humanities, Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education & Business Conference.
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Kerr, the real deal teaching broadcasting at LU
Posted: December 11, 2019KFDM Anchor Greg Kerr hopes that by imparting real-world broadcasting knowledge with 鶹ӳӰ students, some of them will do what he’s done - take some risks and build a career they love.
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鶹ӳӰ students, medical cannabis scientists
Posted: December 05, 2019鶹ӳӰ students were medical cannabis scientists for a day at Compassionate Cultivation, one of the three cannabis dispensaries in Texas.
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Dorm-Friendly Recipes to Bring Home on Thanksgiving
Posted: November 26, 2019Don't show up to Thanksgiving empty-handed. These three recipes can be made right in your dorm!
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Reaud Honors College attended the 2019 Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council in New Orleans, LA
Posted: November 25, 2019LU students from the Reaud Honors College attended the 2019 Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council in New Orleans, LA.
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鶹ӳӰ B.S.N. Students Showcase JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing Experience at Learning Outcomes Conference
Posted: November 21, 2019Students of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing showcased their nursing school experiences at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Learning Outcomes Conference at the Mary and John Gray Library on the 8th floor.
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Connecting with Cardinals: Rida Ashrafi
Posted: January 16, 2020Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.
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Connect with Cardinals: Aziz Shaaban
Posted: January 02, 2020Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.
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Connecting with Cardinals: Madison Hamby
Posted: December 01, 2019Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.
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Connecting with Cardinals: Elohor Okene
Posted: November 19, 2019Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight LU students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.
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OISPS Thanksgiving Feast
Posted: November 19, 2019The Office of International Student Programs and Students hosted its Second Annual Thanksgiving Feast.
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DRC Opens Assistive Technology Lab
Posted: November 12, 2019The Disability Resource Center opened the Assistive Technology Lab to provide student-centered opportunities for individuals with disabilities at 鶹ӳӰ.
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Student Picks: Halloween Movies
Posted: October 30, 2019Why didn’t the skeleton go see the scary movie? Because he didn’t have the guts. With Halloween right around the corner, we took to the streets to gather a list of Lamar student’s favorite Halloween movies.
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Top 5 Grad Photo Locations
Posted: April 26, 2019Which parts of campus make the best photo backdrops? We've listed the top five.
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Road Trip Snack Hacks
Posted: March 05, 2019Don't let spring break wreck your good habits. LU dietetic intern, Meagan Murray, talks about a few simple ways to keep your road trip on the right track.
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Rethinking Stress
Posted: July 18, 2018Can stress be positive? 鶹ӳӰ alum, Dr. Bethany Aiena says yes. Find out what exactly happens to a body under stress and how to thrive when it can't be avoided.
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Learning from France
Posted: May 20, 2018鶹ӳӰ student, Madison Clark, spent the spring of 2018 studying in France. The study abroad veteran shares her advice on foreign travel for future globe-trotting students.
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Download These 10 Productivity Apps Now
Posted: March 25, 2018Students chime in on the best productivity apps for college.
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8 Unlikely Book Characters That Every Student Relates To
Posted: March 23, 2018College can be unpredictable though, no matter how unique your situation is, there’s likely a book character that’s been through it. While none of these eight characters go through college, most of us can relate to them.
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3 Ways to Keep Your 2018 Resolutions
Posted: December 27, 2017What's the secret to sticking to a resolution? We set out as flies on the proverbial wall to learn what some successful people do to set goals and stick to them.
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Organize Your Life With LU Swag
Posted: January 11, 2018New year, new gear.
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4 New Dining Options Arriving in 2018
Posted: December 26, 2017The wait is almost over.
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5 Easy New Year's Eve Recipes
Posted: December 25, 2017Being a college student shouldn't mean having to celebrate with chips and dip. Our hospitality and culinary arts faculty think so too, which is why they've hand-picked five alternatives for your New Year's potluck.
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6 Holiday Playlists from Our Music Experts
Posted: December 24, 2017We've teamed up with the experts from the Department of Music and KVLU staff to build six holly and jolly (rocking and moving) holiday playlists.
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8 Cozy Winter Reads
Posted: December 22, 2017Add these books to your list, make some hot cocoa, and get to reading.
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9 Kitchen Gifts Every LU Student Needs
Posted: December 21, 2017Because the best food for thought is, well, food.
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10 Holiday Movies to Make You Laugh and Cry
Posted: December 15, 2017With a mix of traditional films, cult classics, and international treasures, our holiday movie list will keep you busy this break.
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Understanding Self-Care and Wellness
Posted: October 05, 2017What's the connection between self-care and wellness? LU Clinical Professor, Robika Mylroie, explains how one effects the other and why it's okay to be "selfish."
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Download 鶹ӳӰ's Fall 2017 Quad Map
Posted: September 12, 2017Improvements at 鶹ӳӰ are exciting, but they can also be challenging. Navigate campus like a pro with our Fall 2017 construction map.
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Surviving Harvey: Student Stress Strategies
Posted: September 11, 2017As 鶹ӳӰ students, you are facing unprecedented obstacles as you begin your Fall 2017 semester. Below are just some of the stressful thoughts students may experience, during this post-Harvey semester, as well as insights on proactively managing stress and your transition back into student life.
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