site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Sat, 9 May 2026 05:05:32 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/05/engineering-seniors-showcase-real-world-projects-at-senior-design-symposium.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� engineering students showcased capstone projects ranging from flood monitoring systems to rocket controls at the annual Senior Design Symposium, highlighting real-world problem-solving developed through yearlong, team-based work with industry partners. Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/engineering-seniors-showcase-real-world-projects-at-senior-design-symposium.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/honors-students-turn-world-war-ii-art-history-into-interactive-board-games.html Students from a variety of majors in Dr. Julia Fischer’s honors course, “The Fate of Art in World War II,” presented original board games exploring art theft and preservation during an interactive showcase at the SOL Gallery. Thu, 7 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/honors-students-turn-world-war-ii-art-history-into-interactive-board-games.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/student-leaders-organizations-honored-at-46th-toast-to-leadership-ceremony.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� honored student leaders, organizations, and graduating seniors at its 46th annual Toast to Leadership ceremony, recognizing excellence in academics, service, and campus involvement while highlighting top awards like Seniors of Significance and the Gentry-Kemble Legacy Award. Wed, 6 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/student-leaders-organizations-honored-at-46th-toast-to-leadership-ceremony.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/physics-student-selected-for-prestigious-international-research-program.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� physics senior Alysa Patteson has been selected as one of just 11 students nationwide for the prestigious DOE-INFN Summer Students Exchange Program, earning the opportunity to conduct nuclear physics research in Italy this summer. Tue, 5 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/physics-student-selected-for-prestigious-international-research-program.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/global-scholars-gather-at-lu-conference-on-justice-resilience-and-rule-of-law.html Scholars and criminal justice professionals from around the world gathered at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� for the Fourth International Conference on Justice, Resilience, and the Rule of Law, connecting global research on justice systems and resilience to local efforts in Southeast Texas. Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/global-scholars-gather-at-lu-conference-on-justice-resilience-and-rule-of-law.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/port-neches-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� has named Alyssa Bergeron, a senior University Studies major from Port Neches, as its First-Generation Student of the Month. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/port-neches-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-announces-2026-professor-and-merit-award-recipients.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� has named four faculty members as recipients of its 2026 University Professor and Merit Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in teaching, research and service. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-announces-2026-professor-and-merit-award-recipients.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/sculpture-students-pour-750-pounds-of-iron-in-annual-cast-iron-tradition.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� Department of Art and Design students continued a 45-year tradition by successfully completing a collaborative 750-pound iron pour, blending art, science, and hands-on training with support from faculty and visiting artists. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/sculpture-students-pour-750-pounds-of-iron-in-annual-cast-iron-tradition.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/dean-golden-wright-marks-20-years-with-retrospective-dance-concert.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� College of Fine Arts and Communication will celebrate Dean Golden Wright’s 20-year tenure with a retrospective dance concert featuring students, alumni, and two decades of his choreography. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/dean-golden-wright-marks-20-years-with-retrospective-dance-concert.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/dockens-named-as-a-2026-top-50-voice-in-higher-education.html Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ��, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/dockens-named-as-a-2026-top-50-voice-in-higher-education.html