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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:04:34 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/08/dunnams-honored-with-naming-of-lamar-university-college-of-business-wing.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has named a wing of the Galloway Business Building in honor of Myrna ('67) and Milton Dunnam, recognizing their longtime support of the university and commitment to providing opportunities for College of Business students. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/dunnams-honored-with-naming-of-lamar-university-college-of-business-wing.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/zamorria-terrell-named-august-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has named senior ZaMorria Terrell as its First-Generation Student of the Month for August 2026, recognizing her academic achievement and perseverance as a first-gen student. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/zamorria-terrell-named-august-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/engineering-students-gain-real-world-experience-through-asce-competitions.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô civil engineering students showcased their skills at the ASCE Student Symposium through Steel Bridge and Timber-Strong competitions, gaining hands-on experience in design, construction, teamwork and professional development. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/engineering-students-gain-real-world-experience-through-asce-competitions.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lamar-university-recognized-for-volunteer-service-at-southeast-texas-food-bank.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô nursing students were recognized by the Southeast Texas Food Bank for contributing more than 250 volunteer hours in 2025, supporting hunger relief efforts while gaining hands-on service experience. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lamar-university-recognized-for-volunteer-service-at-southeast-texas-food-bank.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/center-for-resiliency-stem-camp-inspires-through-hands-on-learning.html Held July 20-24 and July 27-31, the Center for Resiliency STEM camp welcomed incoming sixth- through 10th-grade students to campus for an immersive week of hands-on learning designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in STEM fields. Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/center-for-resiliency-stem-camp-inspires-through-hands-on-learning.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/over-900-degrees-conferred-at-summer-commencement.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô celebrated the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its spring commencement ceremony Friday, July 31 at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Mon, 3 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/over-900-degrees-conferred-at-summer-commencement.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/rare-lucas-gusher-photograph-donated-to-boomtown-museum.html Judge John Stevens and his wife, Marcia, donated a rare original Frank Trost photograph of the 1901 Lucas Gusher to Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's Spindletop Boomtown Museum, preserving a pivotal piece of Southeast Texas and energy industry history for future generations. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/rare-lucas-gusher-photograph-donated-to-boomtown-museum.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-david-robles-explores-the-untold-stories-of-south-texas-history.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô historian David Robles researches overlooked stories of Chicana/o activism in South Texas, bringing award-winning scholarship and a passion for student mentorship to the classroom. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-david-robles-explores-the-untold-stories-of-south-texas-history.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-student-film-nola-accepted-to-three-film-festivals.html A student-produced short film written by Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô student Heather Harmon and directed by Adam Baeza has been accepted into three film festivals, highlighting the filmmakers' emerging talent and the university's growing film production program. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-student-film-nola-accepted-to-three-film-festivals.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-margot-gage-on-health-advocacy-and-research.html Driven by a commitment to amplifying overlooked voices, Dr. Margot Gage's research, teaching, and advocacy examine how society shapes health and well-being, from health disparities and veterans' recognition to advancing the nation's understanding of long COVID. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-margot-gage-on-health-advocacy-and-research.html