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ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is a nationally recognized institution that stresses academic achievement through building meaningful relationships between students and faculty. LU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and is one of 29 universities recognized as a Doctoral/Research University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Global scholars gather at LU conference on justice, resilience and rule of law
Scholars and criminal justice professionals from around the world gathered at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University for the Fourth International Conference on Justice, Resilience, and the Rule of Law, connecting global research on justice systems and resilience to local efforts in Southeast Texas.
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Dockens named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education
Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026.
Read More â–¸April 27, 2026
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- Department of Art and Design – National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music – National Association of Schools of Music