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, 25 May 2026 13:01:22 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/05/discover-engineering-connects-community-with-stem-and-engineering-careers.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Engineering celebrated its 75th anniversary by hosting its largest-ever Discover Engineering event, bringing the community together for hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/discover-engineering-connects-community-with-stem-and-engineering-careers.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/early-bird-admission-program-expands-awards-nearly-30m-in-scholarships.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Early Bird Admission Program expanded in its second year, partnering with 17 high schools and awarding nearly $30 million in scholarships. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/early-bird-admission-program-expands-awards-nearly-30m-in-scholarships.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/more-than-2,700-degrees-conferred-at-lamar-universitys-spring-commencement.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated the achievements of more than 2,700 graduates during its spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 15, at the Neches Federal Credit Union. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/more-than-2,700-degrees-conferred-at-lamar-universitys-spring-commencement.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/dr-xuejun-fan-honored-with-faculty-excellence-in-research-award.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ honored Dr. Xuejun Fan with the inaugural Excellence in Research Award at its Faculty Excellence Awards Banquet, recognizing his globally impactful semiconductor research and contributions to the university’s growing research mission. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/dr-xuejun-fan-honored-with-faculty-excellence-in-research-award.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/reaud-honors-college-recognizes-graduates-faculty-at-spring-reception.html The Reaud Honors College at Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated graduating honors students and faculty at its annual Spring Reception on April 23, recognizing achievements in leadership, research, community service and teaching. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/reaud-honors-college-recognizes-graduates-faculty-at-spring-reception.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/cardinals-soar-to-second-place-finish-at-national-cheerleaders-association-college-nationals.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cheer Team delivered another standout performance at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, earning a second-place finish during the April 9-11 competition, and continuing the program’s rise on the national stage. Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/cardinals-soar-to-second-place-finish-at-national-cheerleaders-association-college-nationals.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/lu-dance-team-takes-home-first-place-at-college-classic-national-championship.html For the first time in program history, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dance Team captured the Division 1 (D1) Small Hip Hop national championship at The College Classic in Orlando, Florida in April 2026. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/lu-dance-team-takes-home-first-place-at-college-classic-national-championship.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/sga-president-carsen-barrett-flocks-to-build-campus-culture.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ SGA President Carsen Barrett is driving campus engagement through his student organization The Flock and multiple leadership roles aimed at increasing participation in athletics and strengthening student connections across campus. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/sga-president-carsen-barrett-flocks-to-build-campus-culture.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/music-professor-awarded-fulbright-scholarship-to-teach-in-sweden.html Dr. Brielle Frost, associate professor of music at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to teach flute and collaborate internationally in Sweden at Karlstad University during Spring 2027. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/music-professor-awarded-fulbright-scholarship-to-teach-in-sweden.html /news-and-events/news/2026/05/engineering-seniors-showcase-real-world-projects-at-senior-design-symposium.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ engineering students showcased capstone projects ranging from flood monitoring systems to rocket controls at the annual Senior Design Symposium, highlighting real-world problem-solving developed through yearlong, team-based work with industry partners. Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/05/engineering-seniors-showcase-real-world-projects-at-senior-design-symposium.html