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, 13 Sep 2025 21:00:17 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-invites-community-to-support-annual-red-day-giving-campaign.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� (LU) will host the fifth annual Red Day virtual giving campaign on Sept. 18 and 19. The university will “Raise The RED” in celebration of this special fundraising event which aims to inspire LU Cardinals, alumni and the community to come together to raise essential funds to support current and future students. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-invites-community-to-support-annual-red-day-giving-campaign.html /news-and-events/news/2025/09/oconnor-named-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-development.html Dr. Johnny O’Connor has been appointed dean of the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ��, following his service as interim dean since 2024. Tue, 9 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/oconnor-named-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-development.html /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-launches-literacy-partnership-with-united-way-bisd.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� (LU) has teamed up with United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County and Beaumont ISD to sponsor and support book vending machines for several local elementary campuses, part of a literacy initiative aimed at rewarding students with free books they can take home. Tue, 9 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-launches-literacy-partnership-with-united-way-bisd.html /news-and-events/news/2025/09/valero-supports-red-robotics-with-large-donation.html Texas Academy's Red Robotics team received a $12,000 donation from Valero, enabling them to expand, upgrade equipment, and compete in more events, following their impressive performance at the VEX Robotics World Championship. Mon, 8 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/valero-supports-red-robotics-with-large-donation.html /news-and-events/news/2025/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-teaches-students-how-to-dress-for-success.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� students participated in Taylor-ed Tuesday, a hands-on professional development event where campus leaders and staff helped them build confidence and career readiness by learning how to style ties, bow ties, and scarves with polish and professionalism. Thu, 4 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-teaches-students-how-to-dress-for-success.html /news-and-events/news/2025/09/environmental-science-senior-named-lamar-university-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Drake Rothenberger, an environmental science senior from Nederland, has been recognized as �鶹ӳ��Ӱ��’s September First-Generation Student of the Month. Mon, 1 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/environmental-science-senior-named-lamar-university-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-green-squad-revitalizes-sustainability-efforts-on-campus.html LU’s Green Squad, a revitalized student-led organization, is fostering sustainability on campus and in the community through recycling drives, gardening, and partnerships that engage students and Southeast Texas residents alike. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-green-squad-revitalizes-sustainability-efforts-on-campus.html /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-alumni-employees-among-40-under-40-nominees.html Eighteen �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� alumni and employees are among the young professionals nominated this year for Southeast Texas’ prestigious 40 Under 40 recognition, honoring outstanding individuals for academic achievement, professional success, and community involvement. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-alumni-employees-among-40-under-40-nominees.html /news-and-events/news/2025/08/mba-alumna-turns-hurricane-katrina-experience-into-book.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� MBA graduate and civil engineer Courtney Kelly turned her experience evacuating during Hurricane Katrina into the award-winning children’s book series The Celeste Collection, using storytelling to inspire resilience and future leaders in coastal protection. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/mba-alumna-turns-hurricane-katrina-experience-into-book.html /news-and-events/news/2025/08/faculty-and-staff-convocation-highlights-changes-and-growth-at-lamar-university.html �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� (LU) kicked off the 2025-26 school year with President Jaime Taylor’s convocation address on Monday, Aug. 18 in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/faculty-and-staff-convocation-highlights-changes-and-growth-at-lamar-university.html