site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:02:01 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-david-robles-explores-the-untold-stories-of-south-texas-history.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß historian David Robles researches overlooked stories of Chicana/o activism in South Texas, bringing award-winning scholarship and a passion for student mentorship to the classroom. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-david-robles-explores-the-untold-stories-of-south-texas-history.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-student-film-nola-accepted-to-three-film-festivals.html A student-produced short film written by Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß student Heather Harmon and directed by Adam Baeza has been accepted into three film festivals, highlighting the filmmakers' emerging talent and the university's growing film production program. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-student-film-nola-accepted-to-three-film-festivals.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-margot-gage-on-health-advocacy-and-research.html Driven by a commitment to amplifying overlooked voices, Dr. Margot Gage's research, teaching, and advocacy examine how society shapes health and well-being, from health disparities and veterans' recognition to advancing the nation's understanding of long COVID. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/dr-margot-gage-on-health-advocacy-and-research.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/kinesiology-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß has named kinesiology senior Karen Damien the July First-Generation Student of the Month, recognizing her dedication to higher education and the example she hopes to set for her family. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/kinesiology-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/six-lu-graduates-named-among-nederland-isd-teachers-of-the-year.html Six Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß (Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß) graduates have been recognized among Nederland Independent School District’s 2026-27 Teachers of the Year honorees, highlighting the university’s impact on educator preparation across Southeast Texas. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/six-lu-graduates-named-among-nederland-isd-teachers-of-the-year.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/cybersecurity-robotics-camp-introduces-students-to-stem.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß's Cybersecurity and Robotics Adventure Summer Camp introduced middle and high school students to cybersecurity, robotics and artificial intelligence through hands-on STEM activities and collaborative learning experiences. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/cybersecurity-robotics-camp-introduces-students-to-stem.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-announces-presidents-list-deans-list-for-spring-2026.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß has announced over 1,500 students who earned recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester, honoring undergraduate students for exceptional academic achievement. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lamar-university-announces-presidents-list-deans-list-for-spring-2026.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/nancy-evans-reading-center-expands-literacy-partnerships-serving-1,367-students-across-southeast-texas.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß's Nancy Evans Reading Center served approximately 1,367 students and distributed more than 7,500 literacy resources through expanded partnerships with five Southeast Texas school districts during the 2026 school year. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/nancy-evans-reading-center-expands-literacy-partnerships-serving-1,367-students-across-southeast-texas.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/three-lu-alumni-named-visd-teachers-of-the-year.html Three Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß (Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß) alumni have been recognized as Teachers of the Year for the 2026-27 academic year in Vidor Independent School District, highlighting the university’s continued impact on education across Southeast Texas.  Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/three-lu-alumni-named-visd-teachers-of-the-year.html /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lu-earns-blackboard-catalyst-award-for-ethical-ai-leadership.html Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß (Ůӟ£ÀûÔÚÏß) received the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Ethical AI Leadership, recognizing the university's commitment to integrating artificial intelligence responsibly across academics, technology, cybersecurity and institutional governance. Fri, 3 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/07/lu-earns-blackboard-catalyst-award-for-ethical-ai-leadership.html