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 Sun, 8 Dec 2024 12:00:13 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2024/12/valero-energy-corporation-commits-500,000-to-enhance-engineering-labs.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has received a $500,000 donation from Valero Energy Corporation to upgrade the Process Control and Unit Operations Labs in the Department of Chemical Engineering, enhancing student training with advanced equipment, including a PetroSkills simulator and a carbon capture system. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/12/valero-energy-corporation-commits-500,000-to-enhance-engineering-labs.html /news-and-events/news/2024/12/engineering-senior-builds-career-in-marine-engineering.html Scott Thomas, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ senior, turned his passion for civil engineering into impactful work at Collins Engineers, excelling in marine structures and leadership while preparing for a promising career. Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/12/engineering-senior-builds-career-in-marine-engineering.html /news-and-events/news/2024/12/celebrating-50-years-what-the-joanne-gay-dishman-school-of-nursing-means-to-a-graduating-senior.html Jacqueline Marroquin’s journey at Lamar’s JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing is marked by resilience, inspiration from her mother, and a commitment to excellence as she graduates during the program’s 50th anniversary. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/12/celebrating-50-years-what-the-joanne-gay-dishman-school-of-nursing-means-to-a-graduating-senior.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/student-athletes-share-insights-on-balancing-sports-and-academics.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ student-athletes discussed the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, including time management and mental health, during the "Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes" event hosted by the Athletics Council. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/student-athletes-share-insights-on-balancing-sports-and-academics.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lamar-university-commemorates-legacy-of-dr-george-e-mclaughlin.html Dr. George E. McLaughlin, Jr., a former chancellor of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and a leader in higher education for over 50 years, passed away at 91. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lamar-university-commemorates-legacy-of-dr-george-e-mclaughlin.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/shugart-verma-present-research-at-david-j-beck-fellowship-ceremony.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated academic excellence and innovative research during the 2024 David J. Beck Fellows ceremony, recognizing senior Ryan Shugart and junior Mahima Verma.  Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/shugart-verma-present-research-at-david-j-beck-fellowship-ceremony.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/dr-wilma-jackson-appointed-to-states-student-success-advisory-workgroup.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Dr. Wilma Jackson has been appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Student Success Advisory Workgroup (SSAW) Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/dr-wilma-jackson-appointed-to-states-student-success-advisory-workgroup.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/cardinal-lights-kicks-off-holiday-season.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ's fourth annual Cardinal Lights holiday display, featuring thousands of lights, children's activities, fireworks, and a $50,000 donation from ExxonMobil for STEM and sustainability, is open to the Southeast Texas community through the new year. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/cardinal-lights-kicks-off-holiday-season.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/2024-julie-and-ben-rogers-community-service-award-recipients-announced.html Four outstanding individuals from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and its affiliated colleges have been honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for their exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community development in Southeast Texas. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/2024-julie-and-ben-rogers-community-service-award-recipients-announced.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lunar-team-accepted-to-nasa-competition-to-launch-amateur-rocket.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Association of Rocketry (Â鶹ÊÓƵNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lunar-team-accepted-to-nasa-competition-to-launch-amateur-rocket.html