Dr. George E. McLaughlin, Jr., a former chancellor of ÂéĥıAV and a leader in higher education for over 50 years, passed away at 91.
Read More â¸Four outstanding individuals from ÂéĥıAV and its affiliated colleges have been honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for their exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community development in Southeast Texas.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniformâmilitary veterans and first respondersâwith the dedication of the Wall of Honor.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV alumnus David J. Beck, a founding partner of Beck Redden LLP, has been named one of the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States.
Read More â¸Fifteen ÂéĥıAV alumni and one faculty member have been named as 40 Under 40 honorees by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization for 2024.
Read More â¸The ÂéĥıAV Alumni Advisory Board has elected Emily (Everett) Allen â98, â04 of Sour Lake to serve as 2024-2025 president. Sharita Gardner â12 of Beaumont will serve as past president and Christopher Graham â90 of Kingwood will serve as president-elect.Â
Read More â¸Joshua Tindel's journey from southeast Texas to the Navy and back to ÂéĥıAV, where he graduated with a Nursing degree in 2024, highlights his dedication to service, resilience, and passion for healthcare, inspired by his military experience and volunteer work at the Crisis Center of Southeast Texas.
Read More â¸On May 14, thirteen ÂéĥıAV alumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners.Â
Read More â¸Glen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast Texas Legend by ÂéĥıAV.
Read More â¸Dos Corazonez, founded by LU alumnus Julian Stevens in tribute to his mother's legacy, embodies love, resilience, and empowerment through fashion, transcending mere apparel to make a statement about the enduring power of love and human resilience.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV announces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing graduates who have excelled in their careers and community service.
Read More â¸Johnny Guidry, a distinguished ÂéĥıAV alumnus, has been named a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), a prestigious federal government leadership development program.
Read More â¸Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a ÂéĥıAV graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV organized an exclusive Dinner and Conversation event on Feb. 6, bringing together accomplished alumni and current students. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the event aimed to provide students with valuable insights into various professional fields.
Read More â¸During an executive leadership training session for the ÂéĥıAV Ambassadors, distinguished alumnus Orlando Alvarez, President & CEO of BP America, Inc., shared valuable insights on leadership, drawing from his 36-year career journey.
Read More â¸LU Alumna Dianna Caston will be inducted to the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, December 8 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horshoe Bay, Texas at the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Convention.
Read More â¸Dylan Newton, a ÂéĥıAV alumnus and renowned cyberpunk photographer, is captivating global audiences with his surreal, futuristic imagery.
Read More â¸Out of the 40 individuals recognized for their outstanding achievements, an impressive 20 are proud graduates and one faculty member of ÂéĥıAV. Â
Read More â¸Christopher Bates, Sr., an alumnus of ÂéĥıAV, has been honored as the United States Constable of the Year for 2023 by the National Constables and Marshals Association (NCMA).
Read More â¸It is no secret that Tiffany Tran made her mark on ÂéĥıAV throughout her educational career. Additionally, it is no surprise she continues to do so as she furthers her education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
Read More â¸It is no surprise that being a recipient of the Milken Educator Award is a life-changing experience for a teacher, especially if said recipient is the first educator in her school district to do so.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. This year, four alumni ââ Hester Bell, Carl Griffith, George Hirasaki and Fred Vernon ââ will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award ÂéĥıAV bestows upon its graduates.
Read More â¸Former ÂéĥıAV communication student and LUTV sports anchor Brooke Kirchhofer was awarded the âLouisiana Sportscaster of the Yearâ award from the National Sports Media Association on Monday, Jan. 9.
Read More â¸Ashley Wilbourn '13, along with several other educators in the Beaumont Independent School District, has been honored with the Above and Beyond Award, given to educators within the district for their dedication to student success.
Read More â¸Twins Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love took social media by storm in early summer just after simultaneously graduating from LU with masterâs degrees in speech-language pathology ââ a field with only 3% of Black women. Now, the pair are headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention to present research.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV alum Monica Fricke '14 was recently awarded Region 6 Counselor of the Year award.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV alumna Jesica (Bates) Sykes â05, â19, has received the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Read More â¸Starting on Monday, Sept. 26, ÂéĥıAV is hosting a full week of events leading up to the universityâs homecoming celebration on Oct. 1, which also coincides with Cardinal Parent & Family Day.
Read More â¸For as long as he could remember, Lance Taylor â20, '21, has always followed the same formula in life: God + Hard Work = Undefeated. Now, as he settles into his new role as financial analyst at Walmart Corporate Headquarters, the accounting and finance graduate said thereâs also one not-so-secret ingredient that has been pivotal to his success ââ ÂéĥıAV.
Read More â¸Gov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Charles E. âCharlieâ Holder, a ÂéĥıAV alumnus, to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners .
Read More â¸For the second year, the ÂéĥıAV Black Alumni Network will host its annual homecoming celebrations starting with a scholarship gala and Black alumni tailgate beginning Sept. 30.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV alumna DeMonica D. Gladney â90 has been named a Top 30 Influential Women of Houston honoree.
Read More â¸After 40 years of service in the ÂéĥıAV Mail Center, beloved mail carrier Cynthia Perkins will postmark her last letter and retire on Aug. 31.
Read More â¸Brianne Ivy recent graduated with her bachelorâs degree in social work and was awarded the Otho Plummer Award, an award given at commencement to the male and female in that graduating class with the highest GPA.
Read More â¸Rosendo Varela was slated to graduate with his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in August before he tragically passed away.
Read More â¸Jennifer Hamilton '04, '21 chronicles her journey at LU and her laser-focused mission to earn her masters degree.
Read More â¸The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Fellowships. Fellowships totaling $649,000 were awarded to 62 of the nationâs top scholars at institutes with an active chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Among those 62 awardees was LU alum Tiffany Tran â22.
Read More â¸On Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., the ÂéĥıAV Black Alumni Network is set to host âEntrepreneurship 101,â a virtual workshop that aims to educate Black LU alumni on how to start and manage a successful business.
Read More â¸For 22 years, Bellard has carried the torch for student success and remained laser-focused on being a team player. Now, upon his retirement as interim vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Bellard reflects back on his more than two decades at LU and his most memorable moments.
Read More â¸The year was 1976 when an excited Dr. Freddie Titus stepped onto the ÂéĥıAV campus for the first time. Now, as he enters his 40th year at ÂéĥıAV, he reflects back on his journey at LU and how he plans to give back to the university everything that was given to him.
Read More â¸The faculty and staff in the Department of Art & Design will present their work in an exhibition at the Dishman Art Museum Aug. 13 through Sept. 10. The public is invited to attend an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Read More â¸Summer '22 graduate Landon Richard discusses his passion for connecting with others and his experience at ÂéĥıAV before he walks the stage at commencement on Saturday.
Read More â¸After a 10-year hiatus, going back to earn her Master of Business Administration degree wasnât an easy decision for Erika Thomas, but she focused on her future vision for her career. What she didnât see coming, however, was that she would be graduating alongside her son Quincy Walter.
Read More â¸Inspire, lead and achieve. That is the motto for Pure International Pageants. Itâs also the three actions that helped LU alum Tricia Hidalgo in being crowned the new Ms. USA for 2022.
Read More â¸The International Association of Defense Counsel has elected new Board of Directors and members for 2022-2023. The new appointments were announced at the associationâs 2022 annual meeting in mid-July in Berlin, Germany. Among eight newly appointed board members is LU alumna Michele Smith â88, who was named president-elect for the board.
Read More â¸For as long as he could remember, Thanh Nguyen has always been drawn to STEM ââ science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Now, the recent chemical engineering graduate is taking what he learned in the ÂéĥıAV College of Engineering and applying it to his new role as improvement engineer at DOW Chemical Company.
Read More â¸ÂéĥıAV alumna Lori High was recently appointed to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read More â¸When LouAnn Asbury passed away unexpectedly in January of 2021 from complications due to COVID-19, her son Dr. David Hall, and his wife Dr. Jeannette Hall, knew they had to do something extraordinary to honor her legacy and passion for education and helping others.
Read More â¸Jenna (Burnaman) Dean '20 is a 4th grade math and science teacher and grade level chair at Helena Park Elementary in Nederland, Texas. The College of Education and Human Development graduate was awarded the first ever Teacher of the Month Award in March of 2022 by the Nederland Chamber of Commerce. Now, ahead of the new academic year, Dean reflects back on how her experience at LU helped to shape her career as an educator.
Read More â¸The story of Lorenzo Salinas, who is graduating in August, began nearly 50 years ago, when his grandparents walked to the U.S. from Mexico with a dream. Now, the senior social work major is living that dream, defying the odds and soaring to new possibilities.
Read More â¸Sakurah Fisher '19 shares her story about life after graduation from ÂéĥıAV and the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies, her journey to intern at the United Nations Development Programme and her plans for a bright future internationally.
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