News at LU
July 30, 2025
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University President Jaime Taylor recently joined the LU Moment podcast to reflect on a standout 2024–25 academic year.
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Home to more than 17,000 students, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at LU.
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August 29, 2025
Eighteen ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University alumni and employees are among the young professionals nominated this year for Southeast Texas’ prestigious 40 Under 40 recognition, honoring outstanding individuals for academic achievement, professional success, and community involvement.
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Student Life
September 01, 2025
Drake Rothenberger, an environmental science senior from Nederland, has been recognized as ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University’s September First-Generation Student of the Month.
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Community
August 08, 2025
High school students from across Southeast Texas explored robotics, coding, and real-world engineering during Project Engineer, a free STEM camp hosted by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University with support from ExxonMobil, Motiva, and Chevron Phillips Chemical. Held July 21–25, the camp offered hands-on experiences, mentorship from LU students and industry professionals, and a final-day robotics competition showcasing student innovation and teamwork.
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Arts and Culture
August 11, 2025
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will launch its 2025–26 season in September with a diverse mix of productions, including classic satire, contemporary drama, and original student work. The season features six shows running through April, with performances in both theatre and dance.
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