site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹AV in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:00:14 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/07/lamar-university-offers-free-professional-development-course-for-fall-2025.html Â鶹AV has launched a new Professional Education Network (LU PEN) program for fall of 2025, offering non-degree seeking individuals an opportunity to enroll in a free course, for credit, to enhance professional development and career skills. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/lamar-university-offers-free-professional-development-course-for-fall-2025.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/former-lu-basketball-player-coach-named-newman-university-athletics-director.html Kenyon Spears, a former Â鶹AV basketball standout, assistant coach, and 2001 graduate, has been named director of athletics at Newman University, bringing more than 20 years of coaching and administrative experience to the role while proudly continuing Â鶹AV’s legacy of leadership in NCAA athletics. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/former-lu-basketball-player-coach-named-newman-university-athletics-director.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/biology-student-ayesha-khankhail-named-july-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Â鶹AV (LU) proudly announces Ayesha Khankhail as the First-Generation Student of the Month for July. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/biology-student-ayesha-khankhail-named-july-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/dr-adam-nemmers-on-books-ideas-and-what-really-matters.html Dedicated to helping students grow as thinkers and individuals, Dr. Adam Nemmers combines a passion for literature with a deep commitment to mentorship, campus engagement, and fostering critical thought at Â鶹AV. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/dr-adam-nemmers-on-books-ideas-and-what-really-matters.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/stem-resiliency-camp-opens-doors-for-local-students.html Â鶹AV’s free five-day STEM camp offered Southeast Texas middle and high school students a hands-on college experience through coding, robotics, psychology, and team-building activities, aiming to spark interest in STEM and future college pathways. Tue, 8 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/stem-resiliency-camp-opens-doors-for-local-students.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/marketing-major-finds-purpose-in-service-mentorship-and-community.html For Â鶹AV senior Diana Resendez, marketing is a way to serve her community, tell meaningful stories, and build connections that reflect her values and culture. Mon, 7 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/marketing-major-finds-purpose-in-service-mentorship-and-community.html /news-and-events/news/2025/07/lu-advancement-names-trylowsky-to-associate-vice-president-post.html Uliana Trylowsky has been named associate vice president for university advancement at Â鶹AV (LU), bringing development experience from both higher education and nonprofit work over her 30-year career. Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/07/lu-advancement-names-trylowsky-to-associate-vice-president-post.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/mechanical-engineering-professor-honored-with-nasa-artemis-student-challenge-educator-award.html Â鶹AV Associate Professor Dr. Chun-Wei Yao has received the NASA Artemis Student Challenge Educator Award for his outstanding mentorship and integration of hands-on aerospace education into the university’s engineering program. Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/mechanical-engineering-professor-honored-with-nasa-artemis-student-challenge-educator-award.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/tim-pallone-tapped-to-lead-lamar-universitys-athletic-bands-as-interim-director.html Â鶹AV has appointed Timothy Pallone as interim director of athletic bands, entrusting the longtime music educator and proud Cardinal alumnus with leading The Showcase of Southeast Texas. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/tim-pallone-tapped-to-lead-lamar-universitys-athletic-bands-as-interim-director.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-business-hosts-inaugural-summer-camp-for-high-school-students.html The College of Business launched its first-ever Cardinals in Command summer camp in June 2025, offering 40 local high school students a free, hands-on introduction to business leadership, marketing, data analytics, and finance. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-business-hosts-inaugural-summer-camp-for-high-school-students.html