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�鶹��Ƶ officials broke ground on a new intramural field on Wednesday, Oct. 9, a development that promises to enhance the campus community and student life.

�鶹��Ƶ has announced Dr. Vivienne J. McClendon as the new dean of the Mary & John Gray Library

�鶹��Ƶ’s Fall 2024 Career Expo offered students and alumni from all majors the opportunity to explore internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in a wide variety of fields.

�鶹��Ƶ is proud to announce that Dr. J. Kenneth Young, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Human Development, has been named the 2024 Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA) Advocate of the Yea

Eighty senior engineering students from the College of Engineering will have the opportunity to earn a leadership certificate from CAVU through a newly introduced program.

Beaumont City Council honored �鶹��Ƶ’s athletics program Tuesday, recognizing its recent success and designating Oct. 1 as “Lamar Athletics Day.”

LU culinary students are defending their title at the Cajun Chef’s Cookoff while competing against their instructor, Chef Casey Gates, in a friendly but competitive showdown to benefit local charities.

�鶹��Ƶ Theatre will present a fresh adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” co-directed by Tanner McAlpin and Ashley Dennison.

�鶹��Ƶ reported a 12% increase in freshman enrollment for the fall of 2024, marking one of the largest freshman classes in recent years, and an overall headcount increase of 4-5%.

�鶹��Ƶ’s annual Red Day, a virtual giving event, broke records this year, raising $162,349 from 553 donors across 658 gifts.

The �鶹��Ƶ Department of Educational Leadership held an “Instructional Conversations” session to collaborate as a team and help each other grow as instructors.  

Fifteen �鶹��Ƶ alumni and one faculty member have been named as 40 Under 40 honorees by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization for 2024.

�鶹��Ƶ has honored three students as its First Gen Students of the Month, recognizing their achievements and contributions as the first in their families to pursue higher education.

Grace Gause, a junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education), is studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, where she enjoys building friendships, exploring new places, and embracing the local culture while reflecting on how the experience will enhance her future career in education.

The �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Advisory Board has elected Emily (Everett) Allen ’98, ’04 of Sour Lake to serve as 2024-2025 president. Sharita Gardner ’12 of Beaumont will serve as past president and Christopher Graham ’90 of Kingwood will serve as president-elect. 

�鶹��Ƶ’s College of Education has launched its second year-long residency program in partnership with Hamshire-Fannett ISD, offering students stipends, mentorship from experienced teachers, and hands-on classroom experience aimed at preparing them for careers in underserved communities.

�鶹��Ƶ is excited to welcome Dr. Joby John as the new Dean of its College of Business.

�鶹��Ƶ’s Center for Career and Professional Development recently hosted "Taylor-ed Tuesday," an event designed to promote professional attire and career readiness.

�鶹��Ƶ Theatre & Dance will kick off its 2024-2025 season with a production of “Dumb Show,” written by Joe Penhall and directed by LU Theatre Department Chair Joel Grothe.

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) chapter at �鶹��Ƶ has been honored with the 2024 SASE Inspire Award Honorable Mention for Most Improved Chapter, a distinction that recognizes exceptional growth and achievements among more than 90 SASE chapters across the United States and Canada.

The Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall at �鶹��Ƶ reopened this fall after undergoing extensive renovations over the summer, bringing a fresh, modern atmosphere to campus dining

�鶹��Ƶ has announced the establishment of the Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Scholarship, thanks to the generosity of donor Stephen "Doc" Watson.

In this edition of Beyond the Podcast, we introduce you to Hilda Billups, director of �鶹��Ƶ’s Student Tutoring And Retention (STAR) Services.

As �鶹��Ƶ embraces its next century, visible changes are taking shape across campus and throughout southeast Texas, reflected in the launch of its "See for Yourself" marketing campaign.

�鶹��Ƶ's College of Engineering hosted its annual First Year Engineering Math Bootcamp from August 11-16, allowing incoming students to refresh their math skills, socialize, and participate in activities supported by industry sponsors, culminating in scholarship awards.

Sergio Mendez and Jordan Nelson, two biology students from �鶹��Ƶ, have taken important steps toward their medical careers this summer through their participation in the prestigious Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP)

�鶹��Ƶ has announced the establishment of the Cam Le and Carla Pulumbarit Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship designed to support students pursuing degrees in the College of Engineering and the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing.

Rami Zaidan, a junior industrial engineering major at �鶹��Ƶ, is interning at Future Metals LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company specializing in aerospace materials. During his internship, Zaidan worked on optimizing warehouse workflow and implementing RFID inventory management.

�鶹��Ƶ has announced a major overhaul of its Wi-Fi network in Cardinal Village, enhancing connectivity with cutting-edge technology.