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�鶹AV has received a $500,000 donation from Valero Energy Corporation to upgrade the Process Control and Unit Operations Labs in the Department of Chemical Engineering, enhancing student training with advanced equipment, including a PetroSkills simulator and a carbon capture system.

Scott Thomas, a �鶹AV senior, turned his passion for civil engineering into impactful work at Collins Engineers, excelling in marine structures and leadership while preparing for a promising career.

Jacqueline Marroquin’s journey at �鶹AV’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing is marked by resilience, inspiration from her mother, and a commitment to excellence as she graduates during the program’s 50th anniversary.

�鶹AV student-athletes discussed the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, including time management and mental health, during the "Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes" event hosted by the Athletics Council.

Dr. George E. McLaughlin, Jr., a former chancellor of �鶹AV and a leader in higher education for over 50 years, passed away at 91.

�鶹AV celebrated academic excellence and innovative research during the 2024 David J. Beck Fellows ceremony, recognizing senior Ryan Shugart and junior Mahima Verma. 

�鶹AV’s Dr. Wilma Jackson has been appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Student Success Advisory Workgroup (SSAW)

�鶹AV's fourth annual Cardinal Lights holiday display, featuring thousands of lights, children's activities, fireworks, and a $50,000 donation from ExxonMobil for STEM and sustainability, is open to the Southeast Texas community through the new year.

Four outstanding individuals from �鶹AV 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.

The �鶹AV Association of Rocketry (LUNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row.

�鶹AV has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniform—military veterans and first responders—with the dedication of the Wall of Honor.

In this Q&A session, we delve deeper into the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program and how it impacts LU and beyond.

�鶹AV celebrated the accomplishments of its first-generation college students on Friday, Nov. 8, at the First-Gen College Celebration Student Awards Luncheon.

The �鶹AV College of Engineering hosted its annual STEM Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for K-12 educators.

Dr. Edythe E. Kirk, associate professor at �鶹AV, has been awarded the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award.

The �鶹AV Department of Theatre & Dance (LUTD) will present its annual fall faculty dance concert, “Fall & Recovery" beginning Nov. 22.

�鶹AV’s Center for Career and Professional Development celebrated Halloween by giving back to the community and donating supplies to AniMeals, a program designed to provide pet food for the pets of homebound seniors.

�鶹AV has named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November.

The �鶹AV College of Engineering held its bi-annual career fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center this past September, featuring a record-breaking 85 companies.

The annual Study Abroad Fair at �鶹AV transformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities.

�鶹AV will honor its first-generation college students with a series of events during First-Gen College Celebration Week, starting Monday, Nov. through Saturday, Nov 9.

Nederland High School senior Karim Shaaban has been awarded the �鶹AV Presidential Scholarship.

Several �鶹AV faculty members have been named among the world's most-cited scientists in the latest edition of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists List, released by Stanford University and Elsevier.

Dr. Helen Lou of �鶹AV has secured $1.44 million from the Department of Energy to lead a project enhancing cybersecurity for the midstream energy industry

�鶹AV partnered with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

The newly formed �鶹AV Sustainability Advisory Committee recently partnered with LU Green Squad and Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month.

Dr. Serdar Ilban and Dr. James Han, faculty members from the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at �鶹AV, were invited to present their research at the 15th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVoC) held in Santander, Spain.

We caught up with students during Homecoming Week to hear their thoughts on the festivities and the importance of student engagement in shaping their campus experience.

�鶹AV officially launched a $90 million renovation of the Mary and John Gray Library, the first major update since it opened in 1976.