site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:25 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/01/dr-rafael-de-la-madrid-wins-david-j-beck-teaching-excellence-award.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/brittni-silva-named-january-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has named senior history major Brittni Silva as its January First Generation Student of the Month, recognizing her perseverance, academic achievement and commitment to becoming an educator as a first-generation college student. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/brittni-silva-named-january-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-cio-patrick-stewart-elected-to-statewide-learn-leadership.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ strengthened its role in statewide higher education leadership when CIO Patrick Stewart was unanimously elected to the LEARN Executive Committee, giving the university a voice in shaping Texas’s advanced education and research network services. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-cio-patrick-stewart-elected-to-statewide-learn-leadership.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/kubicek-brings-global-science-into-the-classroom.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ assistant biology professor Dr. Kole Kubicek, a comparative anatomist and fish biologist, studies the development and evolution of fishes while mentoring students in both field and laboratory research, exploring how skeletal structures emerge and vary across species. Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/kubicek-brings-global-science-into-the-classroom.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-awarded-678,003-grant-for-youth-flood-resilience-initiative.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has received a $678,003 grant to launch FLOWS, a three-year program engaging Southeast Texas middle and high school students in hands-on flood education, rain garden projects, and community resilience initiatives. Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-awarded-678,003-grant-for-youth-flood-resilience-initiative.html /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-launches-college-of-nursing-and-health-professions.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has launched the College of Nursing and Health Professions to consolidate existing health programs and expand academic offerings in response to regional and statewide healthcare workforce needs. Wed, 7 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/01/lamar-university-launches-college-of-nursing-and-health-professions.html /news-and-events/news/2025/12/college-of-engineering-celebrates-first-computer-engineering-graduate-sets-sights-on-program-growth.html The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its first Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering student, marking the successful launch of the program and underscoring the department’s plans for strategic growth, industry alignment, and future ABET accreditation. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/12/college-of-engineering-celebrates-first-computer-engineering-graduate-sets-sights-on-program-growth.html /news-and-events/news/2025/12/fall-commencement-celebrates-over-2,500-graduates.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ honored more than 2,500 graduates from across Texas, the nation, and the world during its fall commencement, highlighting resilience, adaptability, and a shared spirit of perseverance as students embark on their next chapter. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/12/fall-commencement-celebrates-over-2,500-graduates.html /news-and-events/news/2025/12/lu-faculty-staff-support-local-families-for-the-holidays.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff helped support Southeast Texas families this holiday season by contributing nearly 200 toys and participating in this year’s ToyFeast, a community-wide initiative providing food, gifts, and financial assistance to those in need. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/12/lu-faculty-staff-support-local-families-for-the-holidays.html /news-and-events/news/2025/12/lamar-university-awards-prestigious-presidential-scholarship-to-outstanding-high-school-seniors.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ awarded its top academic honor, the Presidential Scholarship, to three outstanding high school seniors this fall after a highly competitive selection process. Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/12/lamar-university-awards-prestigious-presidential-scholarship-to-outstanding-high-school-seniors.html