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 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:02:16 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lamar-university-community-members-earn-2026-tsus-regents-awards.html Four Â鶹AV members have been selected for 2026 Texas State University System Regents’ Awards recognizing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lamar-university-community-members-earn-2026-tsus-regents-awards.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-students-kick-off-football-season-with-cardinal-pride.html Â鶹AV students kicked off the 2026 football season with a Friday pep rally and student organization showcase before Saturday’s home opener against Abilene Christian. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-students-kick-off-football-season-with-cardinal-pride.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-alumni-students-recognized-among-southeast-texas-40-under-40-honorees.html Â鶹AV (LU) alumni, students and employees are among the Southeast Texas professionals recognized through the 40 Under 40 program, highlighting the contributions of LU graduates and members of the university community across the region. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-alumni-students-recognized-among-southeast-texas-40-under-40-honorees.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/college-of-engineering-opens-new-valero-reaction-lab-expanding-industry-ready-training.html Â鶹AV and Valero celebrated the opening of the new Valero Reaction Lab, a $500,000 investment that gives engineering students hands-on experience with industry technology and processes. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/college-of-engineering-opens-new-valero-reaction-lab-expanding-industry-ready-training.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/college-of-business-celebrates-launch-of-dba-in-energy-management-program.html The Â鶹AV College of Business officially celebrated the launch of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management program on Saturday, Aug. 15, welcoming the inaugural Class of 2029. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/college-of-business-celebrates-launch-of-dba-in-energy-management-program.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-announces-summer-2026-presidents-list-deans-list.html Â鶹AV has announced the students who earned recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List for Summer 2026, honoring undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/lu-announces-summer-2026-presidents-list-deans-list.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/political-science-graduate-earns-national-phi-kappa-phi-fellowship.html Â鶹AV graduate (LU) Steven Sedtal has been awarded an $8,500 fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to pursue a law degree at George Washington University. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/political-science-graduate-earns-national-phi-kappa-phi-fellowship.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/servantes-selected-for-usda-veterinary-internship-program.html Â鶹AV senior Ryan Servantes has been selected for the USDA’s Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Internship Program, earning paid professional experience and financial support for veterinary school while committing to at least five years of service with the USDA after graduation. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/servantes-selected-for-usda-veterinary-internship-program.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/dunnams-honored-with-naming-of-lamar-university-college-of-business-wing.html Â鶹AV has named a wing of the Galloway Business Building in honor of Myrna ('67) and Milton Dunnam, recognizing their longtime support of the university and commitment to providing opportunities for College of Business students. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/dunnams-honored-with-naming-of-lamar-university-college-of-business-wing.html /news-and-events/news/2026/08/zamorria-terrell-named-august-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Â鶹AV has named senior ZaMorria Terrell as its First-Generation Student of the Month for August 2026, recognizing her academic achievement and perseverance as a first-gen student. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/08/zamorria-terrell-named-august-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html