site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:01:42 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/06/lu-alumni-shine-in-wayne-a-reaud-excellence-in-education-awards.html Twelve of the 15 recipients of the 2025-26 Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award are graduates of Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô, highlighting the university’s significant role in preparing educators and school leaders who serve students across Southeast Texas. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/lu-alumni-shine-in-wayne-a-reaud-excellence-in-education-awards.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/three-lu-alumni-named-teachers-of-the-year-for-bridge-city-isd.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô alumni have been recognized as Teachers of the Year in Bridge City Independent School District. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/three-lu-alumni-named-teachers-of-the-year-for-bridge-city-isd.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/introducing-2026-new-student-orientation-leaders.html Welcome new Cardinals! Meet your Orientation Leaders who are here to guide and support your transition to Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/introducing-2026-new-student-orientation-leaders.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/surf-kickoff-day-launches-summer-of-undergraduate-research.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program kicked off with a record 18 students presenting 16 faculty-mentored research projects across multiple disciplines, highlighting the university's growing commitment to undergraduate research and innovation. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/surf-kickoff-day-launches-summer-of-undergraduate-research.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/for-jeff-forret-the-archive-holds-stories-stranger-than-fiction.html Historian and University Professor Dr. Jeff Forret combines a passion for uncovering overlooked stories of slavery and the American South with a commitment to teaching critical thinking, demonstrating how archival discoveries can illuminate enduring connections between the past and present. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/for-jeff-forret-the-archive-holds-stories-stranger-than-fiction.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/third-generation-engineer-brandyn-new-turns-passion-into-career-at-boston-scientific.html Third-generation engineer Brandyn New, a 2026 Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô mechanical engineering graduate, will begin a career in cardiovascular research and development at Boston Scientific after gaining hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and student organizations during his time at LU. Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/third-generation-engineer-brandyn-new-turns-passion-into-career-at-boston-scientific.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/multidisciplinary-studies-junior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô student Marlina Marks has been named the First-Generation Student of the Month for June 2026. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/multidisciplinary-studies-junior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/exercise-science-major-appointed-tsus-student-regent-by-governor-abbott.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô student Elizabeth Diaz Arreola has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the Texas State University System student regent for the 2026-27 term. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/exercise-science-major-appointed-tsus-student-regent-by-governor-abbott.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/lamar-university-offers-wide-range-of-2026-summer-camps-across-arts-stem-and-athletics.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô’s 2026 summer camps offer hands-on learning opportunities in arts, STEM, business, engineering, and athletics for students of all ages, with programs ranging from free enrichment camps to specialized training sessions across its Beaumont campus. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/lamar-university-offers-wide-range-of-2026-summer-camps-across-arts-stem-and-athletics.html /news-and-events/news/2026/06/dr-terri-davis-reflects-on-30-years-in-the-classroom.html After 30 years at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô, Dr. Terri Davis reflects on a career dedicated to teaching constitutional law, mentoring generations of students and helping shape one of the university’s most successful pre-law programs. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/06/dr-terri-davis-reflects-on-30-years-in-the-classroom.html