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October 23, 2025
Known as America’s energy gateway, the Sabine-Neches Waterway is home to Southeast Texas’ four local ports – Port of Beaumont, Port of Orange, Port of Port Arthur, and Port of Sabine Pass – all of which are led by Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô alumni: Chris Fisher, port director/CEO for Port of Beaumont; Lorrie Taylor, executive port director/CEO for Port of Orange; Larry Kelley, port director/CEO for Port of Port Arthur; Mark Viator, port manager for Port of Sabine Pass.
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November 04, 2025
Dr. Jon Gray has been appointed dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô, bringing over 30 years of career experience as an educator and administrator in K-12 and higher education to the role.
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Student Life
November 07, 2025
The Reaud Honors College hosted its largest-ever Honors Scholars Day on Oct. 29, showcasing outstanding student research, leadership, and creative projects across all colleges at Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô.
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Community
September 25, 2025
Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô’s Center for Midstream Management and Science(CMMS) will host the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) 35th Annual Professional Development Conference on Oct. 9 in the Setzer Center Ballroom.Â
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Arts and Culture
November 12, 2025
Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô’s Department of Theatre & Dance will showcase original student works in its free fall performance, MOVE: Student Choreography Concert, on Nov. 14 in the Studio Theatre.
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