site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at �鶹AV in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Mon, 5 Oct 2026 13:02:26 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/10/alam-receives-nsf-award-for-autonomous-aquatic-robotics-research.html �鶹AV Assistant Professor of Computer Science Tauhidul Alam received a $199,839 NSF award to develop autonomous robotic systems for more efficient monitoring of changing aquatic environments. Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/alam-receives-nsf-award-for-autonomous-aquatic-robotics-research.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/mary-morgan-moore-department-of-music-announces-october-performance-lineup.html �鶹AV’s Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music will host a monthlong lineup of free October performances featuring faculty, student ensembles, guest artists, jazz and opera. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/mary-morgan-moore-department-of-music-announces-october-performance-lineup.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/brittanny-sherman-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html �鶹AV (LU) sophomore Brittanny J. Sherman has been named First-Generation Student of the Month for October 2026. Thu, 1 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/brittanny-sherman-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/jefferson-county-designates-annual-southeast-texas-energy-day-names-lu-host.html �鶹AV will serve as the annual host of Southeast Texas Energy Day, recognizing the region’s historic energy leadership while highlighting LU’s new DBA in Energy Management and growing role in shaping the industry’s future. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/jefferson-county-designates-annual-southeast-texas-energy-day-names-lu-host.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-sees-12-increase-in-freshman-enrollment-for-fall-2026.html �鶹AV welcomed its largest freshman class in university history for summer and fall 2026, with enrollment increasing 12% amid expanded recruitment efforts, streamlined admissions processes and growing interest from students across Texas. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-sees-12-increase-in-freshman-enrollment-for-fall-2026.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-associate-provost-selected-for-national-leadership-academy.html �鶹AV Associate Provost Dr. Gene Theodori has been selected for the 2026-27 Becoming a Provost Academy, a yearlong national leadership development program preparing academic administrators for senior leadership roles in higher education. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-associate-provost-selected-for-national-leadership-academy.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions-introduces-medical-laboratory-science-degree.html �鶹AV has introduced a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with two academic tracks designed to prepare students for careers in clinical laboratories, biomedical research and other healthcare-related fields. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions-introduces-medical-laboratory-science-degree.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-remains-in-elite-company-as-a-2026-great-college-to-work-for.html �鶹AV has been nationally recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the best colleges to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-remains-in-elite-company-as-a-2026-great-college-to-work-for.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-jazz-orchestra-to-celebrate-swing-era-with-sept-22-concert.html �鶹AV’s Cardinal Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the swing era with a free concert Sept. 22 featuring big band classics, Beaumont jazz history and performances by LU students and faculty. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-jazz-orchestra-to-celebrate-swing-era-with-sept-22-concert.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-brass-quintet-releases-debut-album.html The Cardinal Brass Quintet, �鶹AV’s faculty brass ensemble, released its debut album, “Hope Over Troubled Waters,” Friday through Centaur Records. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-brass-quintet-releases-debut-album.html