Ƶ University News site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Ƶ University in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:05:25 -0500 Cascade Server Ƶ University Office of Alumni Affairs announces 2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-office-of-alumni-affairs-announces-2024-2025-alumni-advisory-board.html The Ƶ University Alumni Advisory Board has elected Emily (Everett) Allen ’98, ’04 of Sour Lake to serve as 2024-2025 president. Sharita Gardner ’12 of Beaumont will serve as past president and Christopher Graham ’90 of Kingwood will serve as president-elect.  Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-office-of-alumni-affairs-announces-2024-2025-alumni-advisory-board.html LU partners with Hamshire-Fannett ISD to prepare future educators /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lu-partners-with-hamshire-fannett-isd-to-prepare-future-educators.html Ƶ University’s College of Education has launched its second year-long residency program in partnership with Hamshire-Fannett ISD, offering students stipends, mentorship from experienced teachers, and hands-on classroom experience aimed at preparing them for careers in underserved communities. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lu-partners-with-hamshire-fannett-isd-to-prepare-future-educators.html Ƶ University welcomes Dr. Joby John as new College of Business dean /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-welcomes-dr-joby-john-as-new-college-of-business-dean.html Ƶ University is excited to welcome Dr. Joby John as the new Dean of its College of Business. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-welcomes-dr-joby-john-as-new-college-of-business-dean.html ‘Taylor-ed Tuesday’ continues to promote professional attire and career readiness /news-and-events/news/2024/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-continues-to-promote-professional-attire-and-career-readiness.html Ƶ University’s Center for Career and Professional Development recently hosted "Taylor-ed Tuesday," an event designed to promote professional attire and career readiness. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-continues-to-promote-professional-attire-and-career-readiness.html Ƶ University theatre to open 2024-2025 season with 'Dumb Show' /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-theatre-to-open-2024-2025-season-with-dumb-show.html Ƶ University Theatre & Dance will kick off its 2024-2025 season with a production of “Dumb Show,” written by Joe Penhall and directed by LU Theatre Department Chair Joel Grothe. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-theatre-to-open-2024-2025-season-with-dumb-show.html LU SASE chapter earns national recognition with 2024 Inspire Award /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lu-sase-chapter-earns-national-recognition-with-2024-inspire-award.html The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) chapter at Ƶ University has been honored with the 2024 SASE Inspire Award Honorable Mention for Most Improved Chapter, a distinction that recognizes exceptional growth and achievements among more than 90 SASE chapters across the United States and Canada. Mon, 9 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lu-sase-chapter-earns-national-recognition-with-2024-inspire-award.html Ƶ University dining hall reopens after major renovations /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-dining-hall-reopens-after-major-renovations.html The Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall at Ƶ University reopened this fall after undergoing extensive renovations over the summer, bringing a fresh, modern atmosphere to campus dining Fri, 6 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/lamar-university-dining-hall-reopens-after-major-renovations.html Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown Scholarship established /news-and-events/news/2024/09/clarence-brown-scholarship-established.html Ƶ University has announced the establishment of the Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Scholarship, thanks to the generosity of donor Stephen "Doc" Watson. Thu, 5 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/09/clarence-brown-scholarship-established.html LU Moment: Beyond the Podcast with STAR Services /news-and-events/news/2024/08/lu-moment-beyond-the-podcast-with-star-services.html In this edition of Beyond the Podcast, we introduce you to Hilda Billups, director of Ƶ University’s Student Tutoring And Retention (STAR) Services. Tue, 3 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/08/lu-moment-beyond-the-podcast-with-star-services.html LU launches “See for Yourself” campaign /news-and-events/news/2024/08/lu-launches-see-for-yourself-campaign.html As Ƶ University embraces its next century, visible changes are taking shape across campus and throughout southeast Texas, reflected in the launch of its "See for Yourself" marketing campaign. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2024/08/lu-launches-see-for-yourself-campaign.html