麻豆视频 News site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what鈥檚 happening at 麻豆视频 in Texas with the college鈥檚 news page and take a look at the university鈥檚 calendar for upcoming events. en-us Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:11 -0500 Cascade Server Dr. Shannon Jordan named associate dean of Reaud Honors College /news-and-events/news/2025/09/dr-shannon-jordan-named-associate-dean-of-reaud-honors-college.html The Reaud Honors College at 麻豆视频 (LU) is proud to announce that Dr. Shannon Jordan, assistant professor of health and kinesiology, has been named associate dean. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/dr-shannon-jordan-named-associate-dean-of-reaud-honors-college.html 麻豆视频 invites community to support annual Red Day giving campaign /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-invites-community-to-support-annual-red-day-giving-campaign.html 麻豆视频 (LU) will host the fifth annual Red Day virtual giving campaign on Sept. 18 and 19. The university will 鈥淩aise The RED鈥 in celebration of this special fundraising event which aims to inspire LU Cardinals, alumni and the community to come together to raise essential funds to support current and future students. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-invites-community-to-support-annual-red-day-giving-campaign.html O鈥機onnor named as dean of College of Education and Human Development /news-and-events/news/2025/09/oconnor-named-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-development.html Dr. Johnny O鈥機onnor has been appointed dean of the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at 麻豆视频, following his service as interim dean since 2024. Tue, 9 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/oconnor-named-as-dean-of-college-of-education-and-human-development.html 麻豆视频 launches literacy partnership with United Way, BISD /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-launches-literacy-partnership-with-united-way-bisd.html 麻豆视频 (LU) has teamed up with United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County and Beaumont ISD to sponsor and support book vending machines for several local elementary campuses, part of a literacy initiative aimed at rewarding students with free books they can take home. Tue, 9 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/lamar-university-launches-literacy-partnership-with-united-way-bisd.html Valero supports Red Robotics with large donation /news-and-events/news/2025/09/valero-supports-red-robotics-with-large-donation.html Texas Academy's Red Robotics team received a $12,000 donation from Valero, enabling them to expand, upgrade equipment, and compete in more events, following their impressive performance at the VEX Robotics World Championship. Mon, 8 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/valero-supports-red-robotics-with-large-donation.html Taylor-ed Tuesday teaches students how to dress for success /news-and-events/news/2025/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-teaches-students-how-to-dress-for-success.html 麻豆视频 students participated in Taylor-ed Tuesday, a hands-on professional development event where campus leaders and staff helped them build confidence and career readiness by learning how to style ties, bow ties, and scarves with polish and professionalism. Thu, 4 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/taylor-ed-tuesday-teaches-students-how-to-dress-for-success.html Environmental science senior named 麻豆视频 First-Gen Student of the Month /news-and-events/news/2025/09/environmental-science-senior-named-lamar-university-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html Drake Rothenberger, an environmental science senior from Nederland, has been recognized as 麻豆视频鈥檚 September First-Generation Student of the Month. Mon, 1 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/09/environmental-science-senior-named-lamar-university-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html LU Green Squad revitalizes sustainability efforts on campus /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-green-squad-revitalizes-sustainability-efforts-on-campus.html LU鈥檚 Green Squad, a revitalized student-led organization, is fostering sustainability on campus and in the community through recycling drives, gardening, and partnerships that engage students and Southeast Texas residents alike. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-green-squad-revitalizes-sustainability-efforts-on-campus.html LU alumni, employees among 40 Under 40 nominees /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-alumni-employees-among-40-under-40-nominees.html Eighteen 麻豆视频 alumni and employees are among the young professionals nominated this year for Southeast Texas鈥 prestigious 40 Under 40 recognition, honoring outstanding individuals for academic achievement, professional success, and community involvement. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/lu-alumni-employees-among-40-under-40-nominees.html MBA alumna turns Hurricane Katrina experience into book /news-and-events/news/2025/08/mba-alumna-turns-hurricane-katrina-experience-into-book.html 麻豆视频 MBA graduate and civil engineer Courtney Kelly turned her experience evacuating during Hurricane Katrina into the award-winning children鈥檚 book series The Celeste Collection, using storytelling to inspire resilience and future leaders in coastal protection. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/08/mba-alumna-turns-hurricane-katrina-experience-into-book.html