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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ earns Opportunity College and University distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has earned national recognition in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as one of only 27 institutions to receive both the prestigious Research 2 (R2) designation and the new Opportunity College & University (OCU) designation.

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Home to more than 17,000 students, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ staff, students shine at 2025 Excellence in Media Awards

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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.
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Student Life

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sends off graduates with senior celebration

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ celebrated its graduating Class of 2025 with a revived senior-only event featuring food, festivities, and swag, offering students a final moment to connect before commencement.
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Community

College of Business hosts inaugural summer camp for high school students

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.
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Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'Dance Unleashed'

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Department of Theatre & Dance will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Dance Unleashed, a vibrant concert featuring student performances in modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and more.
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The University Press is one of Lamar’s showpieces. It is the largest student-run business on campus, and it has become one of the most respected student newspapers in the country. Since 1977, the University Press and its magazines have garnered more than 1,200 awards, including first place for Best Non-Daily Student Newspaper in 1994 and 2005 from The Associated Press Managing Editors of Texas and first places in many other competitions. 

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Publish date: June 28, 2025