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September 01, 2026
Get “RED-Y for Launch” as 鶹ӳӰ (LU) hosts the sixth annual Red Day virtual giving campaign on Thursday, Sept. 17 and Friday, Sept. 18.
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Home to more than 18,000 students, 鶹ӳӰ (LU) is full of incredible stories worth telling. Listen each week as we showcase all of the great things happening with LU faculty, staff, students and alumni and learn more about the events, activities, programs, and research that make up the moments at LU.
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September 18, 2026
The Cardinal Brass Quintet, 鶹ӳӰ’s faculty brass ensemble, released its debut album, “Hope Over Troubled Waters,” Friday through Centaur Records.
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Student Life
August 28, 2026
鶹ӳӰ students kicked off the 2026 football season with a Friday pep rally and student organization showcase before Saturday’s home opener against Abilene Christian.
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Community
August 10, 2026
鶹ӳӰ nursing students were recognized by the Southeast Texas Food Bank for contributing more than 250 volunteer hours in 2025, supporting hunger relief efforts while gaining hands-on service experience.
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Arts and Culture
September 10, 2026
鶹ӳӰ’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Tim Blake Nelson’s “Eye of God,” directed by Caitlin Parker, Sept. 10-20 in the Studio Theatre.
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