News Archive 2017
Click on the month for a list of news posts, then on a headline to read the full article.
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December 2017
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KVLU 91.3 announces Ireland trip
As part of its mission to educate and entertain the community of Southeast Texas, 91.3 KVLU public radio has a long tradition of hosting travel trips and will host a trip to Ireland in 2018.
Posted: December 05, 2017 -
Freddie Titus to be honored
Titus, assistant professor of teacher education in the College of Education and Human Development, will be honored as ĻӰ’s 2017 Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award recipient at a 3 p.m. ceremony on December 14.
Posted: December 06, 2017 -
LU names new Arts and Sciences dean
After a thorough national search, President Kenneth Evans has named Lynn Maurer as dean of ĻӰ’s College of Arts and Sciences. Maurer, who has more than 22 years of teaching, research and service, will assume the position on July 1, 2018 pending TSUS Regents' approval.
Posted: December 07, 2017 -
Office of Undergraduate Research presents student awards
The ĻӰ Office of Undergraduate Research recently presented awards to graduate and undergraduate students for work presented at the 5th Annual Texas STEM Conference, and the 4th Annual Humanities, Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education and Business (HASBSEB) Conference.
Posted: December 07, 2017 -
Speakers set for Winter Commencement
Winter Commencement ceremonies will be held December 15-16 at ĻӰ as some 1,470 students are expected to receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in commencement programs held in the Montagne Center by each of the university’s five colleges.
Posted: December 07, 2017 -
Reaud Honors College Dean Kevin Dodson honored with scholarship endowment
Phi Kappa Phi recently honored ĻӰ Reaud Honors College Dean Kevin Dodson when it endowed a new scholarship in recognition of his service to the university.
Posted: December 07, 2017 -
ĻӰ tapped for Outstanding Society of Physics Students Chapter
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at ĻӰ was recently tapped an Outstanding SPS Chapter for 2016-2017, officials announced, in recognition of its activities in research, outreach and service.
Posted: December 07, 2017 -
Eckart is soccer Student-Athlete of the Year
ĻӰ senior M.J. Eckart was named the Southland Conference Women's Soccer Student-Athlete of the Year, and the Cardinals placed four student-athletes on the conference's all-academic team that was announced Monday by the SLC office.
Posted: December 08, 2017 -
Therapy dogs to allow students to ‘paws’ for finals
ĻӰ students had the opportunity to relax during finals week with therapy dogs provided by Paws 4 Love Southeast Texas Pet Therapy.
Posted: December 08, 2017 -
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Receives Welch Foundation Grant
The ĻӰ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been awarded the departmental research grant by the Welch Foundation. The $120,000 grant will be given to LU over the next three years.
Posted: December 08, 2017 -
LU plans Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy events
ĻӰ’s Division of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs will help the campus and community commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with three events January 18-20, 2018.
Posted: December 18, 2017 -
Computer Science team tapped Top 20 in 3-state competition, Best-at-Site
A student team represented ĻӰ recently placed in the Top 20 at the Association on Computing Machinery (ACM) South Central Regional Programming Contest at Louisiana State University. It was LU’s second consecutive year to crack the Top 20 list.
Posted: December 19, 2017
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November 2017
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Center for History and Culture presents 'Singing the Dream'
LU’s Center for History and Culture presents “Singing the Dream: Cajun and Prison Music of Southeast Texas and Louisiana” with Kevin Fontenot and Caroline Gnagy. The lecture will take place on November 16 at 5 p.m. in the Reaud Event Center, Reaud Administration Building. A book signing and reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Posted: November 01, 2017 -
Wind Bands in concert Nov. 16
ĻӰ’s second band concert of the 2017-18 school year, featuring the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, in the University Theatre on the ĻӰ campus.
Posted: November 01, 2017 -
Education hosts American Education Week reception, speaker
The ĻӰ College of Education and Human Development will celebrate American Education Week, Monday, November 13, with an event recognizing Southeast Texas educators and invites area teachers and administrators to a reception.
Posted: November 03, 2017 -
Innovation Boot Camp offered at LU’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
ĻӰ’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship will host the 2017 Innovation Boot Camp II for regional innovators, entrepreneurs, faculty and students December 1-2.
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Students awarded undergraduate research grants
Forty-four ĻӰ students and their faculty mentors were recognized today (November 6) at an award ceremony hosted by the ĻӰ Office of Undergraduate Research.
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LU takes three Top Speaker awards, advances to Quarterfinals in regional Moot Court Tournament
Two ĻӰ student teams participated in the Texas A&M Law School Regional Moot Court Tournament November 4-5, taking three Top Speaker awards and advancing to the Quarterfinals. The tournament marked the first time ĻӰ has participated in a regional, national-qualifying moot court tournament.
Posted: November 07, 2017 -
Wayne Reaud becomes 16th Southeast Texas Legends Scholarship Honoree
Wayne Reaud was tapped the 16th Southeast Texas Legend Scholarship honoree at a news conference held November 9 in the lobby of the Wayne A Reaud Administration Building. The Beaumont Foundation began Southeast Texas Legends Scholarships at ĻӰ in 2007 to honor those who blazed a trail across Southeast Texas by providing endowed scholarships for bright youth who need financial help to achieve their potential.
Posted: November 13, 2017 -
Holiday Jazz Concert set to swing
The ĻӰ Cardinal Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Rick Condit, will present its annual holiday concert on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rothwell Recital Hall on the ĻӰ campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Posted: November 14, 2017 -
Staff awards recognize excellence, longevity
ĻӰ staff members were recognized recently for excellent service and years of service at a reception in the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: November 14, 2017 -
Christmas in Boomtown, annual celebration December 9
Did you know that the first mention of Santa’s Reindeer was in 1823 in a poem entitled Old Santeclaus with Much Delight? So, in 1901, that first Christmas after the Lucas Gusher, the children would have been watching for Santa’s reindeer.
Posted: November 15, 2017 -
LU partners with UT in DOE grant to explore innovative CO2 storage
ĻӰ and the University of Texas are partners in a $4 million grant from the Department of Energy to explore new technologies for offshore geologic CO2 storage. LU will receive approximately $150,000 in funding for its portion of the project spread across the colleges of engineering and business.
Posted: November 15, 2017 -
LU senior nets American Mathematical Society scholarship
Warren senior Destiny Allain has received the Trjitzinsky Award from the American Mathematical Society in the amount of $3,000. Allain is one of seven recipients in the country to receive this scholarship.
Posted: November 16, 2017 -
TSUS Board re-elects Regents Salazar, Scott
The Texas State University System Board of Regents today re-elected Rossanna Salazar of Austin chairman of the board and William F. Scott of Nederland vice chairman. Ms. Salazar and Mr. Scott were re-elected during the board's quarterly meeting on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Posted: November 17, 2017 -
Molten metal meets modern methods
3D printing preps LU sculpture students for opportunities: “We’re doing great things using this new technology in creating sculpture,” said ĻӰ’s Kurt Dyrhaug, professor of studio art and sculpture whose genre ranges from industrial-scale installations of wood and iron to diminutive designs that blend the latest technology, traditional and trend-setting techniques.
Posted: November 29, 2017 -
Norman Bellard appointed interim athletic director
With the appointment this week of Cardinal sports legend Norman Bellard ’79 as interim athletic director, ĻӰ is prepared to build on recent successes and strive for new achievements in athletics.
Posted: November 20, 2017 -
Nunez tapped Rotary International Global Grant Scholar
ĻӰ senior Ryan Nunez of Port Arthur has been named a Global Grant Scholar by Rotary International District 5910 and will use the scholarship for graduate study in the Netherlands next year.
Posted: November 30, 2017 -
LU announces 2018 David J. Beck Fellows, Presidential Summer Fellows
ĻӰ has selected two students as 2017 David J. Beck Fellows as well as three finalists as 2018 Presidential Summer Fellows, all announced at a reception in the University Event Center, Monday, November 20.
Posted: November 20, 2017 -
LU celebrates Native American Heritage Month
On November 20, the ĻӰ Office of University and Inclusion hosted Delwin Fiddler, Jr. in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. This was the inaugural celebration of Native American Heritage Month at the university
Posted: November 21, 2017 -
LU alumna Alisa Fryar delivers lecture at undergraduate conference
Alisa Fryar, associate professor of political science at the University of Oklahoma, was the keynote speaker at the fourth annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Humanities, Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Business and Education, November 18 at the Reaud Honors College, and involved about 38 students engaged in research and scholarly work.
Posted: November 21, 2017
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October 2017
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Basic photography classes offered
Have you wanted to start a new hobby? Are you tired of doing the same old thing on Saturday? Returning to Gladys City again is our popular Basic Photography class!
Posted: October 02, 2017 -
New programs among dozens featured at LU Study Abroad Fair Oct. 11
The ĻӰ Study Abroad Fair, October 11, will showcase dozens of opportunities for students to gain benefits of traveling and study abroad. Held under a tent on the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall Lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Fair will present all of LU's study abroad programs, including new opportunities to study in Japan, South Africa, and Quebec, Canada.
Posted: October 02, 2017 -
Theatre and Dance presents Mauritius
The ĻӰ Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Mauritius” by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, directed by guest director Carolyn Johnson, October 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and October 8 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.
Posted: October 03, 2017 -
Wind Ensemble and Concert Band present year's first concert
ĻӰ’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will present the year’s first concert on Friday, October 5 in the University Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.
Posted: October 04, 2017 -
Enrollment remains strong after hurricane's impact on region
ĻӰ is expected to experience only a slight drop of around 3 percent in enrollment for Fall 2017 due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey on the region, officials said. Using the most comparable data, due to the delayed start date, LU’s enrollment is down about 3.2 percent with 14,516 students enrolled compared to 15,001 in fall 2016
Posted: October 04, 2017 -
Diaz discusses diverse history courses
Activist, professor and writer Tony Diaz presented the National Hispanic Heritage Month lecture “From Ban to Boom: The State of Ethnic Studies in Our State,” at the Center for for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.
Posted: October 06, 2017 -
McNair Scholars program receives renewal
ĻӰ recently received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education that funding for its McNair Scholars Program has been renewed for five years.
Posted: October 10, 2017 -
Classic and Antique Car Show scheduled
Many people do not know that Pattillo Higgins’ 1930 Model A Ford is stored at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum. Higgins bought the car for $745 brand new and took it around Texas to find oil sites. His car will be joined by other classic and antique cars on November 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Posted: October 11, 2017 -
Jean R. Bost Scholarship in Biology established
The ĻӰ Foundation has announced a newly endowed scholarship, the Jean R. Bost Scholarship in Biology to support students pursuing a career in teaching biology.
Posted: October 12, 2017 -
Tokgoz appointed Summer Faculty Fellow at U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Cagatay Tokgoz, assistant professor in the Phillip M. Drayer Department of Electrical Engineering at ĻӰ, was awarded a Faculty Fellowship from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Sensors Directorate.
Posted: October 12, 2017 -
LU receives gift of educational materials from former president Jimmy Simmons
ĻӰ’s Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music recently accepted a donation of educational materials from President Emeritus James M. Simmons. The large number of books and other materials, collected over a career in higher education, were distributed in the department for educational purposes and referencing.
Posted: October 13, 2017 -
‘Politics, Media, and Storytelling’ with award-winning filmmaker Martin Gerner
The ĻӰ Department of Communication, Reaud Honors College, along with Lamar's Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Delta and the Office of Undergraduate Research, are co-sponsoring a three-day interdisciplinary seminar on Politics, Media, and Storytelling, October 19-21.
Posted: October 18, 2017 -
Victor L. Lovelady Memorial Scholarship in Engineering established
The ĻӰ Foundation has announced a new endowed scholarship for the College of Engineering. The Victor L. Lovelady Memorial Scholarship in Engineering will provide assistance to engineering students.
Posted: October 18, 2017 -
Noah Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship established
The ĻӰ Foundation recently announced a new endowed scholarship for the College of Engineering. The Noah Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship will provide funding for incoming freshmen in the college.
Posted: October 20, 2017 -
Local groups spread awareness with panel on domestic violence
A board of community experts spread awareness of relationship abuse at the Domestic Violence Panel Discussion in ĻӰ’s Landes Auditorium, Oct. 23.
Posted: October 25, 2017 -
Honors students reflect on National Parks experiences
Five students in the Reaud Honors College of ĻӰ traveled to four National Parks over the summer as participants in the Partners in the Parks program, an experiential learning program affiliated with the National Collegiate Honors Council and the National Park Service.
Posted: October 25, 2017 -
Students excel at Invitational Moot Court Tournament
Two moot court teams from ĻӰ competed October 20 and 21 at University of Texas-Arlington Moot Court Tournament and received several individual and team awards.
Posted: October 25, 2017 -
AMERICA GOES TO WAR: Sheet Music of World War I featured in display
ĻӰ’s Special Collections is exhibiting a new display, “America Goes to War: Sheet Music Cover Art of the First World War,” from Wednesday, November 1 through Monday, January 15, 2018 on the first floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: October 25, 2017 -
Myers and Friends Scholarship established
The ĻӰ Foundation has announced an endowed scholarship. The Juanita and Clevan Myers, Sr. and Friends Scholarship will provide assistance to full-time, undergraduate students.
Posted: October 26, 2017 -
New pre-veterinarian scholarship established
The ĻӰ Foundation recently established the Shanna B. and Robert L. Alspaugh Regents Scholarship for Pre-Veterinary Studies thanks to a gift from Bob Alspaugh of Orange in memory of his late wife Shanna.
Posted: October 26, 2017 -
LU hosts International Education Week
ĻӰ will celebrate International Education Week though a variety of multicultural activities promoting this year’s theme, “Connecting Texas to the Americas and Beyond,” November 13-17. All events are free and open to the public.
Posted: October 31, 2017
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September 2017
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LU supports resident students, provides options
ĻӰ students who where sheltered from the storm in its Cardinal Village residence halls were presented with three options in an assembly today, the result of the loss of water service in the city of Beaumont caused by flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey. Without water services, LU can’t continue to provide support for the 1,200 of students currently living on campus, officials said, and is offering opportunities for students who can to relocate and continue studies online.
Posted: September 01, 2017 -
Semester to begin with hybrid online, face-to-face model
ĻӰ’s Fall 2017 semester, which was to have begun last week, will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, using a hybrid face-to-face and online model, administrators announced.
Posted: September 01, 2017 -
Emergency Aid to College Students Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The Texas higher education community have launched a unified giving initiative to provide emergency aid to college students impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Harvey HELP will enable individuals, institutions, foundations, and corporations to contribute funds for emergency aid for Texas college students as they recover from the storm and return to the classroom.
Posted: September 01, 2017 -
LU creates fund for students affected by Hurricane Harvey
ĻӰ recently established a new fund to support students affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey throughout Southeast Texas.
Posted: September 08, 2017 -
Support group offered for LU students with autism
Autism College Connect is a new group dedicated to providing support and building relationships that help LU students with autism overcome obstacles in college life.
Posted: September 08, 2017 -
Deaf Activist Nyle DiMarco to present at LU Academic Lecture Series
The ĻӰ Academic Lecture Series presents a distinguished lecture featuring model, actor and deaf activist Nyle DiMarco, winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre. The free event is hosted by the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Posted: September 11, 2017 -
LU listed among top Federal Work-Study Financial Aid colleges
According to The Student Loan Report, ĻӰ ranks 21st nationally among its list of top public colleges for Federal Work-Study Financial Aid.
Posted: September 12, 2017 -
LU engineering, sciences receives $395,805 National Science Foundation grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded ĻӰ a $395,805 grant under the provisions of its Major Research Instrumentation Program for the acquisition of a nanoindentor, a high tech instrument not currently available in the region.
Posted: September 12, 2017 -
KVLU 91.3 working to restore broadcast after flooding, programming still online
Southeast Texas’ public radio station 91.3 KVLU lost its broadcast signal when Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic rainfall pummeled Orange County August 30 and the station’s transmitter site in Rose City lost power. KVLU’s leadership is working with ĻӰ administrators and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to develop a plan for the restoration of its signal.
Posted: September 14, 2017 -
Famous female flyers featured in Oct. 3 Distinguished Faculty Lecture
ĻӰ has selected Sara Hillin, associate professor of English, as the 2017 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. The free, public lecture will be hosted October 3 by the ĻӰ Faculty Senate and will be sponsored by ExxonMobil. The 6 p.m. lecture in the ĻӰ Theatre is free and open to the public.
Posted: September 15, 2017 -
$1.8 million grant to enhance school counselor mental health training
ĻӰ has been awarded a $1.8 million four-year grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce Education and Training to implement an interdisciplinary model for behavioral health prevention and intervention in local area schools and agencies.
Posted: September 19, 2017 -
Jazz at Jefferson features Hendelman Oct. 12
The ĻӰ Cardinal Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Rick Condit, will present its first concert of the 2017-18 school year Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. in the Historic Jefferson Theater in downtown Beaumont. The concert, dubbed “Jazz at the Jefferson,” will feature special guest artist Tamir Hendelman.
Posted: September 19, 2017 -
Wind Ensemble, Concert Band perform Oct. 5
ĻӰ’s first band concert of the 2017-18 school year, featuring the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5, in the University Theatre on the ĻӰ campus.
Posted: September 20, 2017 -
Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities offers Open House Oct. 14
The Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (TALH) at ĻӰ will host an Open House Saturday, October 14, in the Mary and John Gray Library. The Academy is an early entrance college residential honors program at ĻӰ.
Posted: September 21, 2017 -
LU online programs tapped in reviews
ĻӰ continues to be a leader in online education, a fact recognized not only by the success of thousands of graduates of its many online degree programs but also in rankings and reviews by several online organizations.
Posted: September 21, 2017 -
University receives $516,000 NSF grant to enhance high performance computing
ĻӰ will enhance its ability to conduct leading-edge research and educational activities through a hybrid CPU/GPU high-performance computing cluster thanks to a $516,000 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant.
Posted: September 21, 2017 -
Theatre and Dance presents Mauritius
The ĻӰ Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Mauritius” by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, directed by guest director Carolyn Johnson, October 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and October 8 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.
Posted: September 22, 2017 -
CommunityBank supports LU students
CommunityBank of Texas is supporting students at ĻӰ with an annually funded scholarship that helps them overcome financial barriers that would hinder them from receiving a college education.
Posted: September 26, 2017 -
Donor support of Cardinal Emergency Fund helps students meet post-hurricane challenges
In response to the needs of students affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey throughout Southeast Texas, the university established the Cardinal Emergency Fund to help students with the greatest needs.
Posted: September 26, 2017
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August 2017
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Study shows recreational sports boosts retention
Underrepresented students at the university level experience greater inclusion and higher graduation rates thanks to recreational sports, according to Art Simpson, LU’s director of recreational sports.
Posted: August 07, 2017 -
Basic leather working class offered
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum is excited to announce its next Leather Working Class scheduled for September 23 at 10 a.m. Students will get to make a phone case while learning how to cut, tool and dye leather. They will add their own creative design.
Posted: August 09, 2017 -
Surls commissioned to create sculpture for LU quadrangle
Texas-native artist James Surls has been commissioned to create ĻӰ’s newest art addition to bring inspiration and beauty to the campus.
Posted: August 09, 2017 -
RET opens up engineering research to HS teachers
ĻӰ’s Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Site program, funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and led by industrial engineering professor Weihang Zhu, has completed its first of three summer programs, which brought together 12 local high school STEM teachers June 5 to July 14 to research in advanced design and manufacturing.
Posted: August 10, 2017 -
Titus tapped for Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award
An “ambassador for mankind,” ĻӰ’s Freddie Titus took a different path when he discovered the joy of serving others over self. He has brought that approach to his teaching and service beyond the campus. Titus, assistant professor of teacher education in the College of Education and Human Development, will be honored as ĻӰ’s 2017 Julie & Ben Rogers Community Service Award recipient.
Posted: August 10, 2017 -
Class of 1967 celebrates 50th Reunion
On Sept. 30, 2017, ĻӰ will host a 50th anniversary reunion to commemorate the last five decades of memories for that graduating class.
Posted: August 10, 2017 -
LU engineers continue riverbank erosion study under grant
LU civil engineering professors will soon begin the second phase of a wake wash study in local waterways after receiving $99,000 in additional funding from the Sabine Neches Navigation District.
Posted: August 11, 2017 -
Business studies in Rennes expand horizons
Kay-Alana Turner, double major in management and Spanish, studied at the ESC Rennes School of Business in France during spring 2017. ESC Rennes is a semester-long exchange program offered through the ĻӰ College of Business.
Posted: August 14, 2017 -
LU ranked fourth on national list for economic mobility among online programs
ĻӰ was fourth on the national list for economic mobility among online programs in a study of 2,273 colleges. LU was one of only 25 to rank on both the comprehensive list as well as the list of 2017 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Student Economic Mobility.
Posted: August 16, 2017 -
ĻӰ Recognized at 2017 College Sports Media Awards
ĻӰ was recognized at the 2017 College Sports Media Awards for Outstanding Live Game Production thanks to its athletics video offices and their live coverage of men’s basketball.
Posted: August 17, 2017 -
Convocation signals new beginnings
ĻӰ opened with fanfare as faculty and staff gathered on Tuesday, August 22, to hear the annual “state-of-the-university” address from President Kenneth Evans signaling the start of the 2017-2018 academic year.
Posted: August 22, 2017 -
Museum joins Smithsonian magazines Annual Museum Day Live!
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 23, 2017, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 13th annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket.
Posted: August 22, 2017
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July 2017
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AtmoSpark nets Texas Rural Challenge
AtmoSpark, the brainchild of Tejus Mane, a master’s student in chemical engineering at ĻӰ, came away with the top prize in the 2017 Texas Student Challenge in the business plan competition at the Texas Rural Challenge in Waco on June 29.
Posted: July 06, 2017 -
125th Anniversary celebration planned at museum
LU's Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Gladys City Oil, Gas, and Manufacturing Co. with a special event August 26.
Posted: July 10, 2017 -
L.I.T.E. introduces students to STEM, engineering
Fifty area middle school students are expected to participate in the Lamar Introduction to Engineering (L.I.T.E.) summer program, hosted by ĻӰ’s College of Engineering July 17-21, 2017. The free one-week non-residential camp serves incoming seventh and eighth-grade students who excel in mathematics and science.
Posted: July 11, 2017 -
Student brings new dementia resource programs to southeast Texas
Natalie Sfeir, a junior speech-language pathology major from Beaumont, will host a Community Resource Day for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones at the ĻӰ Speech and Hearing Building July 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Posted: July 12, 2017 -
Audiology professor begins global initiative
Vinaya Manchaiah, associate professor and director of audiology at LU, has initiated a global audiology project to improve accessibility and affordability of hearing healthcare services for people in need.
Posted: July 13, 2017 -
Online industrial engineering program featured
ĻӰ’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Department Chair Brian Craig were recently recognized on a website focusing exclusively on online engineering education programs.
Posted: July 14, 2017 -
Educators learn local environmental issues through summer program
ĻӰ’s Department of Earth and Space Sciences is hosting its 22nd annual Teaching Environmental Science summer institute July 10-21. The program introduces southeast Texas educators, education students and EC-12 teachers to local environmental issues through hands-on learning.
Posted: July 18, 2017 -
Alumni Affairs announces advisory board members
The ĻӰ Alumni Advisory Board has elected Tony Landry ’94 of Nederland to serve as 2017-2018 president. Judge Ransom Jones ’88 of Beaumont will serve as past president and Chris Bates ’08 of Port Arthur will serve as president-elect.
Posted: July 24, 2017 -
Visiting Brazilian scholar conducts biology research
Renata Alitto, a visiting doctoral student of biology from Brazil’s Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), will spend six months conducting research at ĻӰ as part of her Ph.D. defense in Brazil.
Posted: July 26, 2017 -
Industrial engineering professors net NSF grant
Yisha Xiang, assistant professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at ĻӰ will receive a $279,025 National Science Foundation grant for collaborative research she will conduct with University of Houston Associate Professor and Sunita Agrawai Faculty Fellow Qianmei Feng.
Posted: July 28, 2017
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June 2017
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McNair scholar visits Brookhaven National Laboratory
Suzanne Wheeler of Port Neches, a senior physics major and McNair scholar at ĻӰ, traveled with her McNair research advisor, James Drachenberg, assistant professor of physics, to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island, New York, for the STAR Collaboration Meeting.
Posted: June 01, 2017 -
LU earns Press Club honors
The Press Club of Southeast Texas announced the winners in the 2017 Excellence in the Media contest during its annual fund-raising banquet June 2. ĻӰ students, faculty and staff were recognized alongside the working media, communications and public relations professionals of the region for work created during 2016 in a number of categories.
Posted: June 05, 2017 -
Ryans receives life-changing gift
ĻӰ’s Fredrick (Fred) Ryans captivated the attention of two local business leaders with his heart-warming speech at the annual scholarship dinner in April 2017. A few days later, they would present Ryans with a life-changing gift.
Posted: June 06, 2017 -
Online M.P.H. program ranked No. 3
ĻӰ’s Master’s in Public Health program has been ranked No. 3 in the U.S. in a review of schools across the nation by AffordableColleges.com
Posted: June 07, 2017 -
Spoeri joins LU advancement team
Jeff Spoeri joins the staff of ĻӰ as associate vice president for university advancement, bringing nearly 21 years of development and fund-raising experience to the position beginning June 30.
Posted: June 09, 2017 -
Students study dementia in England, Ireland
Undergraduate and graduate students of speech and hearing sciences at ĻӰ earned course credit abroad this summer as they learned new, person-centered approaches to engaging individuals with dementia in Liverpool, England, and Dublin, Ireland.
Posted: June 12, 2017 -
Spaulding awarded Texas Business Hall of Fame Ben J. Rogers scholarship
Eric Spaulding of ĻӰ was selected to receive the Texas Business Hall of Fame Ben J. Rogers scholarship, an exclusive award granted to a small group from among applicants statewide.
Posted: June 14, 2017 -
Students, staff win Houston Press Club honors
ĻӰ Press students and communications staff took home a number of honors in the 2017 Houston Press Club Star Awards program, held June 10 in Rice University’s Grand Hall. The awards represented work done in 2016.
Posted: June 15, 2017 -
Students return from engineering studies in Spain
Thirteen ĻӰ students in the College of Engineering traveled to Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain recently to study contemporary global issues in engineering management under the leadership of University Professor Jerry Lin.
Posted: June 19, 2017 -
CICE hosts international conference
Ten nations were represented at the 2nd International Workshop on Offshore Geologic CO2 Storage held June 19-20 at ĻӰ’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.
Posted: June 19, 2017 -
Online M.Ed. program ranked
ĻӰ’s M.Ed. Educational Administration program was recently ranked by AffordableColleges.com in a review of schools across the nation for quality and affordability.
Posted: June 22, 2017 -
Students advance art appreciation in Russia
ĻӰ students kicked off their summer exploring world-renowned art and architecture in Saint Petersburg, Russia while earning course credit for ARTS 1301, a core curriculum requirement.
Posted: June 23, 2017 -
Deaf Activist Nyle DiMarco to present at LU Academic Lecture Series
The ĻӰ Academic Lecture Series presents a distinguished lecture featuring model, actor and deaf activist Nyle DiMarco, winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre. The free event is hosted by the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Posted: June 26, 2017 -
LU industrial engineers support Mariner Safety Research Initiative
ĻӰ faculty researchers in Industrial Engineering have joined with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in creating the Mariner Safety Research Initiative (MSRI) to support maritime safety internationally.
Posted: June 28, 2017 -
Hillin features famous female flyers as Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
ĻӰ has selected Sara Hillin, associate professor of English, as the 2017 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. The free, public lecture will be hosted this fall by the ĻӰ Faculty Senate and will be sponsored by ExxonMobil.
Posted: June 29, 2017
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May 2017
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Noel awarded internship by national physics societies
Zakary Noel, a junior physics major from Baytown, was selected as one of 12 recipients from a nation-wide pool of applicants for the 2017 internship with the Society of Physics Students (SPS) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) this summer.
Posted: May 01, 2017 -
Public invited to engineering Senior Design Symposium
The ĻӰ College of Engineering will host the 2nd annual Senior Design Symposium Thursday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Event Center, 8th floor Mary and John Gray Library, capping off the school year with more than 40 projects engineering students have months preparing. The event is free and open to the public.
Posted: May 01, 2017 -
Manchaiah honored for worldwide work in audiology
Vinaya Manchaiah, director of audiology at ĻӰ, was recently honored by the NRI Institute at the Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New-Delhi, India, for his work in the field of education.
Posted: May 02, 2017 -
LU breaks ground on new Science and Technology Building
ĻӰ administrators, Texas State University System representatives, retired and current staff and faculty members and alumni gathered today (May 2, 2017) to break ground for the construction of a new 83,000-square-foot Science and Technology Building.
Posted: May 02, 2017 -
Speakers set for Spring Commencement programs
Commencement speakers representing diverse fields have been chosen to address students at ĻӰ’s Spring 2017 commencement ceremonies held May 12 and 13 in the Montagne Center.
Posted: May 03, 2017 -
Beta Gamma Sigma taps Venta Dean of the Year
Enrique (Henry) R. Venta, dean of ĻӰ’s College of Business since 2002, was recently honored as “Dean of the Year” by Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. He is honored as the 2017 recipient among the 576 BGS chapters worldwide.
Posted: May 04, 2017 -
Daniel recognized by Council of Undergraduate Research
Jennifer Daniel, associate professor of mathematics at ĻӰ, has been selected to receive a 2017 Faculty Mentoring Award by the Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR) to honor her success in directing students in undergraduate research.
Posted: May 04, 2017 -
Unwinding with therapy dogs
ĻӰ students stopped by the Mary and John Gray Library from April 30 to May 4 to relax with therapy dogs during finals and week recharge before their exams.
Posted: May 04, 2017 -
LU creates scholarships, opportunities for South Park students
ĻӰ will offer two full scholarships, including four years of tuition, fees, room, board and a book stipend to two deserving graduating high school seniors who reside in the South Park neighborhood of Beaumont, officials announced recently.
Posted: May 07, 2017 -
ĻӰ announces 2017 Summer Camps
ĻӰ invites students of all ages to a variety of summer camps to be held on campus this summer. Camps are offered for a variety of ages and interests with both daily and residential opportunities.
Posted: May 05, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs, Disability Resource Center support disabled veterans
ĻӰ Veterans Affairs and the Disability Resource Center, recently hosted the second Veterans Appreciation BBQ to show appreciation for veterans, and raised funds that have been contributed to Heroes on the Water, a charity organization that works with disabled veterans.
Posted: May 08, 2017 -
Kucknoor selected for 2017 Faculty Mentor Award
ĻӰ’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has named Ashwini S. Kucknoor, associate professor of biology, its 2017 Faculty Mentor Award recipient.
Posted: May 09, 2017 -
ĻӰ selects 2017-2018 Ambassadors
ĻӰ has selected 20 students to serve as Lamar Ambassadors. They will join 32 returning ambassadors in representing the student body at official university events during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Posted: May 11, 2017 -
LU noted as a ‘Rising Star’ in UK study
Times Higher Education and World University Rankings have identified ĻӰ as one of 20 universities worldwide and one of just nine nationally that could “challenge the elite universities” and become globally renowned by 2030.
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LU designated a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture by USDA
ĻӰ recently received designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Posted: May 16, 2017 -
AtmoSpark team nets Big Idea Challenge
AtmoSpark, the brainchild of Tejus Mane, a master’s student in chemical engineering at ĻӰ, is the winner of the university’s Big Idea Challenge. Opportunities are on tap for the team that will participate in Rice University’s OwlSpark program and is a finalist in the Texas Rural Challenge.
Posted: May 16, 2017 -
Collaborative research bridges LU, University of Belize
Matthew Hoch, associate professor of biology at ĻӰ, and Hostin May, senior biology and business major of Bridge City, collaborated with faculty and students from the University of Belize in Belmopan on research pertaining to coral reef microbiology recently.
Posted: May 18, 2017 -
Online Master’s ranks 11th in Top Criminal Justice Schools list
ĻӰ was recently ranked 11th out of 50 in Top Criminal Justice Schools’ list of the best online Master’s in Criminal Justice degree programs in the nation.
Posted: May 23, 2017 -
LU remembers… photography exhibit shows changes through decades
ĻӰ will celebrate its history with a talk and exhibit of photography documenting the area’s progress throughout the years at 2 p.m. on May 30 on the sixth floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: May 24, 2017 -
LU names students to Deans’ List
A total of 1,085 ĻӰ students earned places on the Deans’ List for the spring 2017 semester, deans of Lamar’s five academic colleges announced.
Posted: May 26, 2017 -
LU names students to President’s List
A total of 500 ĻӰ students earned places on the President’s List for the 2017 spring semester, President Kenneth Evans announced.
Posted: May 26, 2017 -
Civil engineers honored for congestion mitigation project
ĻӰ’s Xing Wu, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Hao Yang, adjunct assistant professor, and a group of graduate students, recently received honors from the Texas Department of Transportation and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for their research.
Posted: May 30, 2017
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April 2017
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LU hosts Rangarathnam in Gruber Seminar Series
The ĻӰ Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences presents Balaji Rangarathnam in the Gruber Seminar Series. The event will take place April 13 from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in room 170 of the Speech and Hearing Sciences Building.
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Speech and Hearing hosts Sumitrajit Dhar
The ĻӰ Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences presents Sumitrajit (Sumit) Dhar in the Gruber Seminar Series. The series will take place May 1 from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in room GL-600 on the 6th floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
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Online counseling program ranked highly by two online groups
ĻӰ has been identified as having one the top low-cost online Master’s degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the most recent national rankings by BestCounselingDegrees.net and AffordableColleges.com.
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Library hosts faculty authorship reception
ĻӰ’s Mary and John Gray Library will honor more than 40 faculty authors, co-authors, chapter authors and their families for books published from 2014 to 2016, on Monday, April 10, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the ĻӰ Event Center, on the 8th floor of the library.
Posted: April 03, 2017 -
Creative learning inspires arts activism
Defying stereotypes is routine for Rebekah Gonzales, a Beaumont native and junior majoring in theatre and dance at LU, where in just a few semesters, she has achieved more than she imagined possible.
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English professor, graduate student earn accolades
Jerry Bradley, professor of English at ĻӰ, and English graduate student Salena Parker took home awards at the 84th Conference of College Teachers of English and the Texas College English Association recently at Tarrant County Community College Northeast.
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LU celebrates grand opening of Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
ĻӰ celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art home for the Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE) today before a crowd of state, business, community, and educational leaders, in the new 21,000 square-foot innovation center.
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Earth Week events focus on sustainability and civic engagement
ĻӰ’s opportunity to learn about, practice and celebrate sustainability is right around the corner. LU’s second annual Earth Week, put together by the Department of Sustainability, begins Monday, April 17 and continues through Friday, April 28.
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Reaud Honors College hosts multi-state conference
LU’s Reaud Honors College showcased its new, state-of-the-art facilities in the Wayne A. Reaud Building as well as several popular Southeast Texas destinations to more than 400 attendees during the Great Plains Honors Councils (GPHC) Conference March 31-April 2.
Posted: April 05, 2017 -
Nursing programs ranked among best in nation
The nursing programs at ĻӰ have been recognized for excellence by the Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org). A leading resource for both campus and online learning information, the site released its 2017 rankings of the Top 50 nursing degree programs, with ĻӰ earning recognition.
Posted: April 06, 2017 -
Jane Liu tapped 2017 University Professor
ĻӰ’s 2017 University Professor and Ann Die-Hasselmo Faculty Scholar is Jiangjiang (Jane) Liu. She, along with University Merit Awards recipients and retiring faculty, will be honored at the faculty awards ceremony April 12 at 1 p.m. in the University Event Center, 8th floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: April 10, 2017 -
Lone Star author Steve Davis presents ‘The first 470 years’ of Texas literature in free lecture
Steve Davis, author of “Dallas 1963,” “J. Frank Dobie: A Liberated Mind,” “Texas Literary Outlaws,” will give a presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the Reaud Executive Suite, first floor, Reaud Administration Building on the corner of Jim Gilligan Way and Rolfe Christopher Drive, April 19.
Posted: April 10, 2017 -
LU recognizes four faculty members as 2017 University Merit Award recipients
ĻӰ will honor four faculty members with 2017 University Merit Awards in recognition of superior teaching, scholarship and service to the university. Merit Awards will be presented to Ali Beheshti, Perumalreddy Chandrasekaran, Mahdi Safa and Xing Wu at the faculty awards ceremony April 12 at 1 p.m. in the University Event Center, 8th floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: April 10, 2017 -
Chris York selected for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Chris York, a sophomore double major in mathematics and computer science at ĻӰ, has been selected as the fourth LU student to receive the distinguished Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
Posted: April 11, 2017 -
Hefner-Babb tapped for 2017 Texas Library Association award
Theresa Hefner-Babb of ĻӰ has been named 2017 recipient of the Outstanding Service in Library Instruction Award from the Texas Library Association Library Instruction Roundtable.
Posted: April 11, 2017 -
LU selected for Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
ĻӰ will join in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate its Board of Directors announced recently. LU and 21 other new graduate schools of education join more than 80 members of the consortium in the important work of redesigning professional practice preparation in education for the improvement of PK-20 education and the organizations that support it.
Posted: April 12, 2017 -
Voice students take first place in competition
ĻӰ voice students from the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music earned numerous award placements at the annual Greater Houston Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing classical auditions on March 25, 2017, at the University of Houston.
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LU announces Panama Canal cruise for alumni, friends
ĻӰ invites alumni and friends to participate in an 11-night cruise aboard the Azamara Quest exploring beaches, rainforests, and the Panama Canal January 4-15, 2018
Posted: April 12, 2017 -
Bradley tapped for Margie Boswell Poetry Award
Jerry Bradley, professor of English at ĻӰ, has been selected for the prestigious Margie Boswell Poetry Award for his poem “Alive in Captivity after the Flood.” Bradley will be commemorated in ceremonies celebrating creative writing at Texas Christian University on April 18.
Posted: April 17, 2017 -
PayScale names LU a Best Value College for Engineering
ĻӰ has been ranked as a best value school for students pursuing engineering as a major by PayScale’s 2017 College ROI report.
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Sudha Kheterpal: Music inspires innovation, creative synergy for renewable energy devices
Several ĻӰ students are engaged in “real world” work at ĻӰ’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (CICE) thanks to a partnership with world-renowned pop musician Sudha Kheterpal and her vision for a device to harness the sun’s energy while engaging the power of music and education.
Posted: April 19, 2017 -
Undergraduates showcase research in expo
ĻӰ’s students will showcase their work at the 4th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo, Friday, April 21. The event, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), will include 120 presentations by 250 LU students mentored by 88 faculty members representing 28 academic departments.
Posted: April 19, 2017 -
Woodard triplets track toward futures
Adrian, Andre and Anthony Woodard learned quickly that family is all you have. The Woodard brothers are original natives of Nashville, Tennessee, but in 2009 they established residency in Texas.
Posted: April 20, 2017 -
Dance Team presents 'True Colors' in Spring Show
The ĻӰ Dance Team will exhibit its skill and dedication at the 12th annual spring show, “TRUE COLORS,” at the Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin St. in Beaumont on May 5 and 6 at 7 p.m.
Posted: April 20, 2017 -
Participation doubles in LU undergraduate research expo
ĻӰ’s Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Expo, held April 21, surpassed its expected growth with a major leap in attendance, number of presentations and student involvement from the 2016 event.
Posted: April 25, 2017 -
EE majors England and Perry place in IEEE paper competition
Mason England and Kyle Perry, both senior electrical engineering majors at ĻӰ, have been awarded honors at the 2017 IEEE Region 5 Eastern Area Competition for student papers.
Posted: April 26, 2017
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March 2017
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LU tapped site for 2017 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
ĻӰ has been selected as one of 10 sites nationally to host a 2017 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp. The two-week residential all-expense-paid camps for aspiring innovators, scientists and engineers are held on college campuses across the country for middle-school students.
Posted: March 01, 2017 -
Art student Gonzalo Alvarez enters national conversation with ‘Borders’
ĻӰ art student Gonzalo Alvarez is gaining national attention for his video game art installation, “Borders,” currently on display at the SOL Gallery in the Department of Art.
Posted: March 01, 2017 -
CEO Angela Blanchard talks at LU
ĻӰ alumna Angela Blanchard, president and CEO of BakerRipley (formerly Neighborhood Centers Inc), visited campus to present her breakthrough strategies to revitalized neighborhoods in two public lectures and a luncheon for Women and Philanthropy March 2.
Posted: March 05, 2017 -
LU confers 1,496 degrees in December exercises
ĻӰ awarded 1,496 degrees at its December 2016 commencement. The university conferred 31 doctoral degrees, 888 master’s degrees and 577 bachelor’s degrees during the commencement ceremonies.
Posted: March 06, 2017 -
Professionals host 'Dinner and Conversation'
Eight successful alumni returned to campus recently for ĻӰ’s annual ‘A Dinner and Conversation,’ a night of networking and career exploration for students with successful alumni in their field of study. Professionals from business, healthcare, engineering, entrepreneurship, legal and theater each hosted a table at the event held in the University Event Center on the eighth floor of the Mary and John Gray Library.
Posted: March 07, 2017 -
Original 1892 Gladys City map donated to LU
A piece of history came home this week when Kit Herrington of Corsicana delivered an original map of Gladys City as envisioned by entrepreneur Pattillo Higgins to ĻӰ, home of the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum.
Posted: March 08, 2017 -
Gill Scholars explore entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Ten ĻӰ graduate students recently traveled to Silicon Valley as Gill Scholars to participate in Ignite!, a three-day, immersive entrepreneurial experience. LU graduate students joined others from Rice University, UC-Davis and Texas medical Center to visit start-ups, high-tech firms and venture capital firms and to learn from successful innovators who discussed their entrepreneurial journeys as guest speakers.
Posted: March 09, 2017 -
Alumni Affairs hosts Jazz Night
ĻӰ’s Office of Alumni Affairs invites LU alumni to Jazz Night at Rao's Mid-County location at 3504 Highway 365 in Nederland, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Seating is limited, and the registration fee is $7 per person. Advance registration is required by March 17 at 5 p.m. at lamar.edu/jazznight.
Posted: March 09, 2017 -
Literary Press author Stan Crawford honored
A ĻӰ Literary Press author is among the honorees in Texas Institute of Letters annual awards for Texas’ literary works. “Resisting Gravity” by Stan Crawford was tapped an honoree for the Bob Bush Memorial Award for First Book of Poetry.
Posted: March 09, 2017 -
LU invites young students to Discover Engineering
ĻӰ will host a free community event for young students to get hands-on exposure to the world of engineering. Discover Engineering will be held at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum Saturday, April 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted: March 14, 2017 -
LU hosts annual Women's Symposium March 25
The ĻӰ Office of Diversity and Inclusion will recognize Women’s History Month with the celebration of the second annual Women’s Symposium “Honoring Trailblazers and Mavericks" on Saturday March 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McDonald Gym.
Posted: March 13, 2017 -
Speech and Hearing presents Pierre Ratinaud
The ĻӰ Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, will host Pierre Ratinaud from the University of Toulous in the Gruber Seminar Series, March 24, from 11 a.m. to noon in Room 170 in the Speech and Hearing Sciences Building.
Posted: March 16, 2017 -
Black and White Le Grand Bal: fundraiser on March 25 celebrates fine arts at LU
ĻӰ invites Southeast Texans to Le Grand Bal, a gala evening of art, fine dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
Posted: March 13, 2017 -
LU hosts Second Computer Science Career Forum
ĻӰ's Second Computer Science Career Forum, held recently, continued the series organized by the Center for Professional Development and the Department of Computer Science.
Posted: March 21, 2017 -
Alumni gifts establish new Faculty Fellowships
ĻӰ’s announced the inaugural recipients of the College of Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program, awards made possible through the generosity of five alumni of the university, officials announced. Eleven faculty members where recognized and received funding and the title of faculty fellow in an afternoon program, Wednesday, March 22 in the Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.
Posted: March 22, 2017 -
Dallas Cowboys executive VP to present at LU
The ĻӰ Academic Lecture Series welcomes Charlotte Jones Anderson, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and chief brand officer, to speak April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Price Auditorium, Herman Iles Building. The free event is hosted by the College of Business and open to the public.
Posted: March 23, 2017 -
Reaud Honors College to host Great Plains Honors Council conference
ĻӰ’s Reaud Honors College will host the annual Great Plains Honors Council (GPHC) conference March 31 to April 2 in the new Wayne A. Reaud Building. The college confirms 440 participants from 45 different educational institutions across six states will gather at the university.
Posted: March 26, 2017 -
Market Basket contribution grows scholarship
Family owned and operated grocery store chain Market Basket added $10,000 to the Market Basket Charitable Foundation Scholarship at ĻӰ, thanks to participation in the Market Basket golf tournament held at the Beaumont Country Club recently. Currently, the scholarship supports four students at LU.
Posted: March 30, 2017
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February 2017
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Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities program offers Open House
The Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (TALH) will host a Open House at the John Gray Center on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Academy is an early entrance college residential honors program at ĻӰ.
Posted: February 01, 2017 -
Beck Fellow Nicholson set to study philosophy, language in Europe
As a senior sociology and French major and philosophy minor, Dillon Nicholson of Groves has always been intrigued by the development of thought and function of human society.
Posted: February 03, 2017 -
Beck Fellow Sfeir seeks to break down dementia communication barriers
Natalie Sfeir, a sophomore speech/language pathology major from Beaumont, envisions a future where people with dementia are no longer ostracized for their disease.
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Center for History and Culture establishes Fellowships, seeks candidates
The Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast at ĻӰ invites applications for two one-year fellowship positions. The positions are open to both ĻӰ and non-Lamar candidates. The one-year fellowships will represent the highest honor of distinction and bring a $5,000 grant.
Posted: February 06, 2017 -
Discovery Channel captures Lionfish project
A film crew from Discovery Channel Canada visited campus recently to capture the progress made by researchers in the Phillip M. Drayer Department of Electrical Engineering on an innovative lionfish-hunting robot.
Posted: February 07, 2017 -
LU recognized for affordable online nursing master’s degrees
ĻӰ was recently ranked in the Top 20 most affordable online nursing master’s degree programs by College Choice. ĻӰ lands in the number two spot on the list on collegechoice.net.
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Nursing faculty feted for research excellence
Nine faculty members in the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at ĻӰ have been awarded the Texas Organization for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education (TOBGNE) Excellence in Research Award. This is the second year in a row that faculty from ĻӰ have been so honored.
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LU releases Spring 2017 enrollment figures
ĻӰ set another all-time Spring headcount record, officials announced today. The university’s total headcount reached 14,103, up over the Spring 2016 headcount of 14,056.
Posted: February 14, 2017 -
LU hosts Panama Canal CEO Quijano
ĻӰ’s Center for Advances in Port Management will host Jorge Quijano, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, who will speak on the “Development and Operation of the Newly Expanded Panama Canal and Vision for Its Future” at 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, in Room 113 of the Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.
Posted: February 14, 2017 -
LU hosts alumna and Neighborhood Centers CEO Angela Blanchard
ĻӰ hosts Angela Blanchard, president and CEO of Neighborhood Centers, Inc., March 2 in a day that includes two free public lectures and a presentation at a Women and Philanthropy luncheon. Women and Philanthropy promotes philanthropic education, leadership and advocacy by empowering women to be active participants in the giving process.
Posted: February 16, 2017 -
College of Business extends AACSB accreditation
The College of Business at ĻӰ has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.
Posted: February 19, 2017 -
Student team wins awards in Shell 'Hack-a-Truck'
Four senior mechanical engineering students at ĻӰ currently building a car for the Shell Eco-marathon took some time off last weekend to participate in the Shell Hack-a-Truck competition in Mountain View, California at the Google Garage bringing home two awards.
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Bobby Sanabria headlines LU Percussion and Jazz Weekend, March 3 - 4
Seven-time Grammy nominated drummer and percussionist, Bobby Sanabria, will be the featured artist at the upcoming ĻӰ Percussion and Jazz Weekend March 3 - 4, 2017.
Posted: February 20, 2017 -
Earth Week video contest announced
ĻӰ’s Office of Sustainability will observe Earth Week April 17-28, and is sponsoring a Student Sustainability Video Contest to help share the key concepts of sustainability.
Posted: February 23, 2017 -
LU hosts alumna and Texas' first African American female sheriff
ĻӰ’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and ExxonMobil’s Black Employee Success Team (BEST) presented an evening with Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens, Feb. 22, on “Embracing the Present to Ensure Our Future.” Stephens recently became Texas' first African American female sheriff when she was elected to the position in Jefferson County.
Posted: February 27, 2017
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January 2017
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Tax assistance available through LU's V.I.T.A. program
The ĻӰ Community Outreach Program was recently awarded a grant from Entergy Texas to enhance its activities by increasing earned income tax credit (EITC) awareness and education and providing tax preparation services, financial education and economic development.Through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.), the LU outreach program provides services for individuals and families, students, senior citizens, and the non-English speaking population at several Community Tax Centers.
Posted: January 04, 2017 -
ĻӰ names students to Deans’ List
A total of 1,224 ĻӰ students earned places on the deans’ List for the fall 2016 semester, deans of Lamar’s five academic colleges announced. To qualify for the Deans’ List, a student must carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for that semester. Students with GPAs of 4.0 qualify for the President’s List and automatically earn places on the Deans’ List. Their names are not listed here.
Posted: January 06, 2017 -
LU names students to President's List
A total of 760 ĻӰ students earned places on the President’s List for the 2016 fall semester, President Kenneth Evans announced. Students who qualify for the President’s List carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more with grade point averages of 4.0 for that semester. They automatically earn places on the Deans’ List.
Posted: January 06, 2017 -
LU hosts ACET computing conference
ĻӰ hosted the 2016 Association of Computing Educators in Texas (ACET) Conference. One of the leading computer science and IT pedagogical associations in the state, ACET’s annual conference focused on teaching the millennial generation.
Posted: January 09, 2017 -
Events will commemorate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
ĻӰ’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will hold in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a candlelight service on Tuesday, January 17, a panel discussion on Thursday, January 19, and a day of service on Saturday, January 21. Each event is free and open to the public.
Posted: January 11, 2017 -
LU to host 2017 Golden Triangle Divisional STEM Competition
The 2017 Golden Triangle Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (GT-TAME) Divisional STEM Competition will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at ĻӰ.
Posted: January 12, 2017 -
LU opens Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas with January 30 event
ĻӰ’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast will celebrate the rich history, art, literature, music and cuisine of the region at its inaugural event January 30.
Posted: January 12, 2017 -
Utter publishes third edition of Encyclopedia of Gun Control and Gun Rights
The most recent publication by ĻӰ Distinguished Professor Emeritus Glenn Utter has been crafted to get its readers thinking critically about gun rights and gun control.
Posted: January 13, 2017 -
Professor Jane Liu awarded 2017 Chancellor’s Faculty Fellowship
ĻӰ’s Jane Liu has been selected as a 2017 Texas State University System (TSUS) Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow and will pursue a study of first-year programs at ĻӰ that are focused on student success.
Posted: January 17, 2017 -
University honors Martin Luther King Jr with panel discussion
ĻӰ’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an event titled “Unity and Peace Panel Discussion: Is the Dream Still Alive?” Thursday, January 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Landes Auditorium, Galloway Business Building.
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Thousands of area children join in 2017 JASON Project
Southeast Texas students in 4th through 8th grade have engaged in entertaining and educational activities to further expand their interest in mathematics, technology, science, and engineering thanks to the JASON Project. More than 7,400 area students joined in workshops taking place at ĻӰ.
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Honors students study sustainability in Belize
Ten students of LU’s Reaud Honors College are taking on the spring semester with a new perspective thanks to their studies on sustainability in Belize during the winter break.
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LU taps four as Distinguished Alumni for 2017
The ĻӰ Office of Alumni Affairs has named four alumni as Distinguished Alumni for 2017, noting that their dedication to their professions, service to their communities and loyalty to their alma mater epitomizes the ĻӰ spirit, officials said.
Posted: January 23, 2017 -
LU hosts unity in peace panel discussion
ĻӰ’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a “Unity and Peace Panel Discussion: Is the Dream Still Alive?” January 19. Panelists discussed Dr. King’s life and service to society as they represented the past, present and future.
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LU remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service
ĻӰ’s students, faculty, staff and community members came together on Saturday, January 21 for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. The volunteers dedicated their Saturday to serving others through the LU Community Garden, the South Park Community Garden, a Habitat for Humanity home construction site and the Southeast Texas Food Bank.
Posted: January 24, 2017 -
Sigma Xi hosts animal behavior expert
The ĻӰ chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, will host Dr. Lee Dugatkin, professor and university scholar in the Department of Biology at the University of Louisville, to speak on "The Evolution of Goodness." An expert in animal behavior and evolution, he will speak in the Dishman Art Museum's auditorium 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 9. The lecture is free and open to the public.
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Alumni and friends offered opportunity to experience Italian Riviera
The ĻӰ Cardinal Adventures Travel Program has announced an opportunity to explore The Italian Riviera and Chianti Region with like-minded alumni and friends of the University from September 24 – October 3 of this year.
Posted: January 24, 2017 -
Guest artist cello recital featuring Christopher Adkins on Jan. 27
The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at ĻӰ will present a guest artist recital featuring Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m, Friday, Jan. 27, in the Rothwell Recital Hall. The program includes TITLES? by Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Rachmaninoff, two of the great 20th-century Russian cello sonatas. Admission is free and open to the public.
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LU opens new Center for History and Culture with Monday event
ĻӰ’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast will celebrate the rich history, art, literature, music and cuisine of the region at its inaugural event January 30.
Posted: January 26, 2017 -
Bryan Proksch publishes ‘A Sousa Reader'
Bryan Proksch, associate professor of music at ĻӰ, has edited a new book of writings by famed composer John Philip Sousa. Published through Gia Publications, the collection of newspaper articles, letters, and interviews by Sousa and his contemporaries give us a greater understanding of this iconic figure in American music.An American composer and conductor nicknamed “The March King,” Sousa (1854-1932) was known primarily for military and patriotic marches.
Posted: January 26, 2017 -
Reaud Honors College hosts Star Wars documentary filmmaker
ĻӰ’s Reaud Honors College is bringing honors program alumnus Bradley Weatherholt to campus for a screening of his new documentary on Star Wars: The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan's Journey.
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LU to host spring study abroad fair
ĻӰ will host the Spring Study Abroad Fair February 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dining hall lawn where all students are invited to learn about LU’s variety of study abroad opportunities.
Posted: January 26, 2017 -
Applications open for LU Ambassadors through March 2
Application packets for ĻӰ Ambassadors will be available until March 2, 2017 in the Office of Alumni Affairs located in the John Gray Center, Rudy C. Williams Building, Suite 102 on the ĻӰ campus.
Posted: January 30, 2017 -
Department of Theatre and Dance perform Pinter plays Feb. 9-12
LU Theatre presents two one-act plays from different periods of the career of Nobel prize-winning British dramatist Harold Pinter, Feb. 9-12, in the Studio Theatre.
Posted: February 07, 2017
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