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, 2 Nov 2026 20:05:12 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/11/mary-morgan-moore-department-of-music-announces-november-concert-lineup.html �鶹AV's (LU) Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music will host a series of concerts and performances throughout November, featuring student ensembles, faculty musicians and an album release celebration at venues across Beaumont.  Mon, 2 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/11/mary-morgan-moore-department-of-music-announces-november-concert-lineup.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/honors-scholars-day-highlights-student-research-and-achievement.html �鶹AV students showcased research, creative projects and experiential learning opportunities during the 2026 Honors Scholars Day, which drew more than 115 guests and introduced Outstanding Presenter Awards recognizing three students. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/honors-scholars-day-highlights-student-research-and-achievement.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lu-expands-criminal-justice-masters-program-with-new-concentrations.html �鶹AV has expanded its Master of Science in Criminal Justice program with two new concentrations in cybersecurity and homeland security. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lu-expands-criminal-justice-masters-program-with-new-concentrations.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/venture-center-receives-5,000-nacce-grant-for-student-pitch-competition.html The �鶹AV Venture Center has received a $5,000 grant from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) to support student entrepreneurs competing in the Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition on Nov. 12.  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/venture-center-receives-5,000-nacce-grant-for-student-pitch-competition.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lu-students-win-first-place-at-rowdyhacks-with-scam-prevention-technology.html Two �鶹AV students earned first place in the SWIVEL Challenge at RowdyHacks XII, a 24-hour hackathon held Oct. 3-4 in San Antonio, for developing an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to detect and interrupt phone scams in real time. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lu-students-win-first-place-at-rowdyhacks-with-scam-prevention-technology.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-wonder-in-alice.html �鶹AV’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Wonder in Alice: A Version of Alice in Wonderland,” written and directed by Kate Brennan, Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 at the University Theatre. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-wonder-in-alice.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-welcomes-largest-smith-hutson-scholars-cohort-in-program-history.html �鶹AV (LU) has welcomed 45 new students to the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the largest incoming cohort in the university's history as the program celebrates 15 years of partnership with LU. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-welcomes-largest-smith-hutson-scholars-cohort-in-program-history.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-celebrates-inaugural-southeast-texas-energy-day.html �鶹AV’s College of Business hosted the inaugural Southeast Texas Energy Day celebration Friday, Oct. 9, at the LU Welcome Center, bringing together university leadership, local officials and industry representatives to recognize the region’s contributions to the energy industry and its role in shaping the sector’s future. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/lamar-university-celebrates-inaugural-southeast-texas-energy-day.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/julie-and-ben-rogers-community-service-award-recipients-announced-for-2026.html �鶹AV (LU) and its affiliated Texas State University System institutions in Southeast Texas have announced the 2026 recipients of the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award, recognizing four faculty and staff members whose service extends beyond their campuses and into the communities they serve. Fri, 9 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/julie-and-ben-rogers-community-service-award-recipients-announced-for-2026.html /news-and-events/news/2026/10/red-day-2026-raises-nearly-290,000-in-record-breaking-campaign.html �鶹AV’s Red Day 2026 raised $289,750, marking a record-breaking year for the university’s annual day of giving. Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/10/red-day-2026-raises-nearly-290,000-in-record-breaking-campaign.html