site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Fri, 8 Dec 2023 20:00:28 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2023/12/transformative-5m-donation-establishes-carolyn-j-keating-center-for-academic-and-career-success.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô received a $5 million donation from alumna Carolyn J. Keating, establishing the Carolyn J. Keating Center for Academic and Career Success in the College of Engineering. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/12/transformative-5m-donation-establishes-carolyn-j-keating-center-for-academic-and-career-success.html /news-and-events/news/2023/12/lamar-university-model-un-team-excels-at-lone-star-conference-clinches-five-awards.html The Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Model United Nations team achieved Outstanding Delegation (Russia) and Distinguished Delegation (United States) at the Lone Star Conference in Texas. They also received accolades in various committees, including Outstanding Position Paper and Distinguished Delegation in the UNESCO committee. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/12/lamar-university-model-un-team-excels-at-lone-star-conference-clinches-five-awards.html /news-and-events/news/2023/12/lu-foundation-founds-micki-carpenter-platt-scholarship.html Micki Carpenter Platt named the Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Foundation as the beneficiary of two $20,000 charitable gift annuities, facilitated by the National Gift Annuity Foundation. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/12/lu-foundation-founds-micki-carpenter-platt-scholarship.html /news-and-events/news/2023/12/irhabi-smith-win-inaugural-compy-awards.html Two Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô first-year writers, Mohamed Irhabi and Rayshaun Smith, earned top honors at the inaugural First-Year Writing Across Curriculum (WAC) Composition Awards. Tue, 5 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/12/irhabi-smith-win-inaugural-compy-awards.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/dr-bensons-seeks-sustainable-innovation-in-petrochemical-practices.html Dr. Tracy Benson's research aims to transform waste management in the petrochemical industry through cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies and addressing challenges such as hydrogen sulfide removal and carbon dioxide emissions reduction. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/dr-bensons-seeks-sustainable-innovation-in-petrochemical-practices.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/gemini-jackson-memorial-scholarship-established.html The LU Foundation have established the Gemini Jackson Memorial Scholarship for engineering students. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/gemini-jackson-memorial-scholarship-established.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/lamar-university-beck-fellows-engage-in-research-across-nation-globe.html David J. Beck Summer Fellows Jacob Thompson and Allison Harmon undertook distinct and intensive research projects across diverse disciplines across the United States and the globe. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/lamar-university-beck-fellows-engage-in-research-across-nation-globe.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/lu-teams-up-with-timelycare-to-provide-mental-health-services.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with accessible and free virtual mental health services 24/7 through a user-friendly app, aiming to prioritize students' well-being during the holiday season and beyond. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/lu-teams-up-with-timelycare-to-provide-mental-health-services.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/texas-academy-students-host-fish-n-fest-fundraising-event.html The Texas Academy at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô organized its largest student-led fundraising event, Fish 'N Fest, in Orange, Texas, raising $21,000. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/texas-academy-students-host-fish-n-fest-fundraising-event.html /news-and-events/news/2023/11/college-of-education-and-human-development-hosts-bridging-the-digital-divide-fall-program.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's College of Education and Human Development conducted the fall series of the Bridging the Digital Divide (BDD) program, funded by the AT&T Foundation. The initiative aimed to enhance digital literacy, safety, and social media education among fourth and fifth-grade students and their parents in underserved communities across Southeast Texas. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2023/11/college-of-education-and-human-development-hosts-bridging-the-digital-divide-fall-program.html