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, 6 Feb 2026 12:00:10 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lu-wind-ensemble-invited-to-perform-at-tmea-clinicconvention.html The Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the prestigious 2026 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention, marking its 12th appearance at the event and celebrating the ensemble’s excellence with a free local preview concert ahead of the statewide performance. Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lu-wind-ensemble-invited-to-perform-at-tmea-clinicconvention.html /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lunar-team-reaches-new-heights-with-international-rocket-engineering-competition.html The Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Association of Rocketry has entered its first year in the International Rocket Engineering Competition, joining more than 100 student teams worldwide while gaining hands-on engineering experience as it prepares to design, build and launch a high-powered rocket this summer. Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lunar-team-reaches-new-heights-with-international-rocket-engineering-competition.html /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lamar-university-announces-presidents-list-and-deans-list-for-fall-2025.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has announced the students who earned recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/02/lamar-university-announces-presidents-list-and-deans-list-for-fall-2025.html /news-and-events/news/2026/02/university-advances-first-generation-student-initiatives-with-on-campus-workshop.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô strengthened its support for first-generation students by hosting an on-campus workshop led by FirstGen Forward’s Wendy Beesley, bringing faculty and staff together to develop targeted goals aimed at improving engagement, belonging and student success. Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/02/university-advances-first-generation-student-initiatives-with-on-campus-workshop.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-president-represents-institution-at-national-higher-education-symposium.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô President Dr. Jaime Taylor represented the university at a national higher education symposium in Washington, D.C., highlighting Lamar’s commitment to student access, success and community impact in Southeast Texas. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-president-represents-institution-at-national-higher-education-symposium.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-names-engineering-department-after-longtime-professor-dr-victor-zaloom.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has named its Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Victor A. Zaloom, recognizing more than 40 years of leadership, mentorship and philanthropic impact. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-names-engineering-department-after-longtime-professor-dr-victor-zaloom.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-stands-out-for-low-student-debt-strong-financial-aid-support.html As student loan debt continues to impact Texas graduates, Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô leaders say the university’s emphasis on scholarships, grants, and early, individualized financial advising has helped it rank first in the state for lowest average student debt among public four-year institutions. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-stands-out-for-low-student-debt-strong-financial-aid-support.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-to-present-spring-theatre-and-dance-productions.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present three spring productions—a scripted play, a student works series, and a dance concert—showcasing faculty-directed theatre, original student work, and a range of dance styles throughout the semester. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-to-present-spring-theatre-and-dance-productions.html /news-and-events/news/2025/01/timelycare-offers-students-free-mental-health-support-247-virtual-counseling.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô students have 24/7, no-cost access to virtual mental health counseling, crisis support and wellness coaching through TimelyCare, expanding flexible care options for both on-campus and online students. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/01/timelycare-offers-students-free-mental-health-support-247-virtual-counseling.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/dr-rafael-de-la-madrid-wins-david-j-beck-teaching-excellence-award.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô physics professor Rafael de la Madrid has received the 2024–2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of his innovative, active-learning teaching approach and exceptional mentorship of undergraduate researchers. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/dr-rafael-de-la-madrid-wins-david-j-beck-teaching-excellence-award.html