鶹Ƶ News 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 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:03:17 -0500 Cascade Server Art and Design professor Donna M. Meeks selected for national exhibition in Massachusetts /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 ‘Next Draft’ to bring student work to stage /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 Red Beak Productions to host film professional Dan Katzman for student lecture /news-and-events/news/2025/03/red-beak-productions-to-host-film-professional-dan-katzman-for-student-lecture.html Red Beak Productions will host a guest lecture featuring film and television professional Dan Katzman on Friday, March 27 at 鶹Ƶ. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in COMM 103 and is open to all students.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/red-beak-productions-to-host-film-professional-dan-katzman-for-student-lecture.html Multiple LU alumni earn top teaching honors in Port Arthur ISD /news-and-events/news/2026/03/multiple-lu-alumni-earn-top-teaching-honors-in-port-arthur-isd.html 鶹Ƶ alumni have been recognized across Port Arthur Independent School District, with multiple graduates named 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year and Rookie Teachers of the Year at their respective campuses. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/multiple-lu-alumni-earn-top-teaching-honors-in-port-arthur-isd.html 鶹Ƶ launches DBA in Energy Management program /news-and-events/news/2026/03/lamar-university-launches-dba-in-energy-management-program.html For the first time in 15 years, 鶹Ƶ will launch a new doctoral program. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management is a first of its kind program in the state of Texas and the nation. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/lamar-university-launches-dba-in-energy-management-program.html Red Beak Productions takes home awards at Boomtown Film and Music Festival /news-and-events/news/2026/03/red-beak-productions-takes-home-awards-at-boomtown-film-and-music-festival.html Student filmmakers from 鶹Ƶ’s Red Beak Productions earned second place and the audience choice award at the Boomtown Film and Music Festival’s 48 Hour Film Race, continuing their award-winning streak. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/red-beak-productions-takes-home-awards-at-boomtown-film-and-music-festival.html College of Business to host Business Week for LU students /news-and-events/news/2026/03/college-of-business-to-host-business-week-for-lu-students.html 鶹Ƶ’s College of Business will host its annual Business Week March 23–27, featuring industry speakers, student panels and networking events. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/college-of-business-to-host-business-week-for-lu-students.html Hamidi secures $833K TxDOT award to advance AI waterway monitoring /news-and-events/news/2026/03/hamidi-secures-800k-txdot-award-to-advance-ai-waterway-monitoring.html 鶹Ƶ assistant professor Dr. Maryam Hamidi has received an $830,000 award from the Texas Department of Transportation to lead the next phase of an artificial intelligence-driven system that integrates video, trade and vessel data to improve monitoring and freight analysis along the Texas Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/hamidi-secures-800k-txdot-award-to-advance-ai-waterway-monitoring.html E-Week brings collaboration, community to engineering students /news-and-events/news/2026/03/e-week-brings-collaboration-community-to-engineering-students.html Engineering Week at 鶹Ƶ brought engineering students together through collaborative events and a block party featuring activities such as a car smash, racing simulator and laser tag, highlighting community beyond the classroom. Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/e-week-brings-collaboration-community-to-engineering-students.html Family Studies senior Jessye Brown named First-Generation Student of the Month /news-and-events/news/2026/03/family-studies-senior-jessye-brown-named-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html 鶹Ƶ has named Jessye Brown, a senior family studies major from Silsbee, Texas, as a First-Generation Student of the Month. Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/family-studies-senior-jessye-brown-named-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html