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 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:17 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/06/tim-pallone-tapped-to-lead-lamar-universitys-athletic-bands-as-interim-director.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has appointed Timothy Pallone as interim director of athletic bands, entrusting the longtime music educator and proud Cardinal alumnus with leading The Showcase of Southeast Texas. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/tim-pallone-tapped-to-lead-lamar-universitys-athletic-bands-as-interim-director.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-business-hosts-inaugural-summer-camp-for-high-school-students.html The College of Business launched its first-ever Cardinals in Command summer camp in June 2025, offering 40 local high school students a free, hands-on introduction to business leadership, marketing, data analytics, and finance. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-business-hosts-inaugural-summer-camp-for-high-school-students.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/more-than-medicine-with-dr-elizabeth-long.html Dr. Elizabeth Long didn’t enter nursing for the sentiment, but through decades of bedside care, teaching, and research, she’s come to believe the most important question in healthcare isn’t what’s the matter with someone, but what matters to them. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/more-than-medicine-with-dr-elizabeth-long.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-engineering-hosts-cheme-camp-for-future-engineers.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s annual ChemE Camp gave Southeast Texas high school juniors and seniors a hands-on introduction to chemical engineering through industry tours, lab activities, and the popular ChemE Car competition, all supported by faculty, student mentors, and industry sponsors. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/college-of-engineering-hosts-cheme-camp-for-future-engineers.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lu-staff-students-shine-at-2025-excellence-in-media-awards.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff earned more than 30 awards across print, digital, audio, and broadcast categories at the 2025 Excellence in Media Awards, highlighting the university’s strength in storytelling, journalism, and media production. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lu-staff-students-shine-at-2025-excellence-in-media-awards.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/public-health-professor-reflects-on-first-year-shares-program-goals.html After more than a decade in public health, Dr. Brittny Bratcher-Rasmus returned to Â鶹ÊÓƵ—where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees—to teach, mentor, and inspire the next generation of public health professionals in the very classrooms that shaped her own journey. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/public-health-professor-reflects-on-first-year-shares-program-goals.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lamar-university-ranked-among-best-online-accounting-programs-of-2025.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for online accounting degrees, earning a place on Best Colleges’ 2025 list of “Best Online Accounting Degrees.â€� Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lamar-university-ranked-among-best-online-accounting-programs-of-2025.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lu-honors-athletics-after-second-straight-commissioners-cup-victory.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated a major athletics milestone on June 10 by winning the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup for the second consecutive year. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/lu-honors-athletics-after-second-straight-commissioners-cup-victory.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/l.i.t.e-camp-gives-middle-schoolers-early-exposure-to-engineering.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ's L.I.T.E. Camp offered Southeast Texas middle schoolers a free, hands-on introduction to engineering through engaging activities, team projects, and mentorship from college students and industry professionals. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/l.i.t.e-camp-gives-middle-schoolers-early-exposure-to-engineering.html /news-and-events/news/2025/06/introducing-2025-new-student-orientation-leaders.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s 2025 New Student Orientation Leaders are here to welcome new Cardinals, offering guidance, support, and campus insights to help make your transition to college life smooth, informed, and fun. Mon, 9 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/06/introducing-2025-new-student-orientation-leaders.html