site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at ������Ƶ University in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:02:34 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-sees-12-increase-in-freshman-enrollment-for-fall-2026.html ������Ƶ University welcomed its largest freshman class in university history for summer and fall 2026, with enrollment increasing 12% amid expanded recruitment efforts, streamlined admissions processes and growing interest from students across Texas. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-sees-12-increase-in-freshman-enrollment-for-fall-2026.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-associate-provost-selected-for-national-leadership-academy.html ������Ƶ University Associate Provost Dr. Gene Theodori has been selected for the 2026-27 Becoming a Provost Academy, a yearlong national leadership development program preparing academic administrators for senior leadership roles in higher education. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-associate-provost-selected-for-national-leadership-academy.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions-introduces-medical-laboratory-science-degree.html ������Ƶ University has introduced a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with two academic tracks designed to prepare students for careers in clinical laboratories, biomedical research and other healthcare-related fields. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-nursing-and-health-professions-introduces-medical-laboratory-science-degree.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-remains-in-elite-company-as-a-2026-great-college-to-work-for.html ������Ƶ University has been nationally recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the best colleges to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/lamar-university-remains-in-elite-company-as-a-2026-great-college-to-work-for.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-jazz-orchestra-to-celebrate-swing-era-with-sept-22-concert.html ������Ƶ University’s Cardinal Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the swing era with a free concert Sept. 22 featuring big band classics, Beaumont jazz history and performances by LU students and faculty. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-jazz-orchestra-to-celebrate-swing-era-with-sept-22-concert.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-brass-quintet-releases-debut-album.html The Cardinal Brass Quintet, ������Ƶ University’s faculty brass ensemble, released its debut album, “Hope Over Troubled Waters,” Friday through Centaur Records. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/cardinal-brass-quintet-releases-debut-album.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/chemical-engineering-student-selected-as-aiche-southwest-regional-chair.html ������Ƶ University chemical engineering student Layali Abusaleh is stepping into a regional leadership role as Southwest regional chair for the AIChE Executive Student Committee for 2026-27. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/chemical-engineering-student-selected-as-aiche-southwest-regional-chair.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-engineering-celebrates-75-years-of-shaping-southeast-texas.html ������Ƶ University’s College of Engineering has spent 75 years evolving alongside Southeast Texas industry while remaining committed to providing accessible, hands-on engineering education that prepares students to meet the region’s changing workforce and technological needs. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/college-of-engineering-celebrates-75-years-of-shaping-southeast-texas.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-eye-of-god.html ������Ƶ University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Tim Blake Nelson’s “Eye of God,” directed by Caitlin Parker, Sept. 10-20 in the Studio Theatre.  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-eye-of-god.html /news-and-events/news/2026/09/manan-sinora-named-september-2026-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html ������Ƶ University (LU) has named Manan Sinora, a junior civil engineering major from Wylie, Texas, as its September 2026 First-Generation Student of the Month.  Fri, 4 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/manan-sinora-named-september-2026-first-gen-student-of-the-month.html