site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at �鶹��Ƶ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:59 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-announces-2026-distinguished-alumni-award-honorees.html �鶹��Ƶ has named four alumni as its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing their professional achievements, leadership and contributions to their communities, with honorees to be celebrated at a June 5 ceremony. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-announces-2026-distinguished-alumni-award-honorees.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/theatre-and-dance-to-present-dance-unleashed-concert.html �鶹��Ƶ’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present its annual “Dance Unleashed” concert April 24–25 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2 p.m. matinee April 25 in the University Theatre. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/theatre-and-dance-to-present-dance-unleashed-concert.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/college-of-business-hosts-dba-in-energy-management-program-launch.html �鶹��Ƶ launched a new Doctorate in Business Administration in Energy Management program designed for working professionals in the energy sector, emphasizing applied research, industry relevance, and Southeast Texas’ role as a global energy hub. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/college-of-business-hosts-dba-in-energy-management-program-launch.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/student-filmmakers-to-premiere-work-at-jefferson-theatre.html The Department of Communication and Media will host its Student Film Showcase on Thursday, April 23 at the Jefferson Theatre. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/student-filmmakers-to-premiere-work-at-jefferson-theatre.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/exercise-science-team-wins-first-at-tacsm-student-bowl-advances-to-nationals.html A �鶹��Ƶ exercise science team won the Texas ACSM Student Bowl against more than 40 competitors, earning a spot at the national competition in Salt Lake City. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/exercise-science-team-wins-first-at-tacsm-student-bowl-advances-to-nationals.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-names-20-presidential-southeast-texas-legends-scholars.html �鶹��Ƶ has selected 20 high-achieving students as Presidential and Southeast Texas Legends Scholars for the 2026–27 academic year. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-names-20-presidential-southeast-texas-legends-scholars.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/sociology-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html �鶹��Ƶ has named William Hatter as its First-Generation Student of the Month for April, recognizing his academic achievements and leadership as a first-generation college student.  Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/sociology-senior-named-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-welcomes-young-musicians-for-annual-woodwind-day.html �鶹��Ƶ will host its annual Woodwind Day on April 11, offering a free afternoon of performances, masterclasses and hands-on learning for student and community musicians of all levels in the Jimmy Simmons Music Building. Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/04/lamar-university-welcomes-young-musicians-for-annual-woodwind-day.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/art-and-design-professor-donna-m-meeks-selected-for-national-exhibition-in-massachusetts.html Art and design professor Donna M. Meeks has been selected to exhibit her work in the national juried show “Curious Figure 3” this spring in New Bedford, showcasing contemporary figurative art alongside artists from across the country. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/art-and-design-professor-donna-m-meeks-selected-for-national-exhibition-in-massachusetts.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/next-draft-to-bring-student-work-to-stage.html �鶹��Ƶ’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Next Draft: Student Works Series,” a multi-day showcase of original student-created theater running April 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 12 in the Studio Theatre, and is open to the public. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/next-draft-to-bring-student-work-to-stage.html