ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University News

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      <description>Keep up with whatâ€™s happening at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University in Texas with the collegeâ€™s news page and take a look at the universityâ€™s calendar for upcoming events.</description>
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         <title>Dr. Rafael de la Madrid wins David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University physics professor Rafael de la Madrid has received the 2024â€“2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of his innovative, active-learning teaching approach and exceptional mentorship of undergraduate researchers. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Brittni Silva named January First Generation Student of the Month</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has named senior history major Brittni Silva as its January First Generation Student of the Month, recognizing her perseverance, academic achievement and commitment to becoming an educator as a first-generation college student.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ CIO Patrick Stewart elected to statewide LEARN leadership</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University strengthened its role in statewide higher education leadership when CIO Patrick Stewart was unanimously elected to the LEARN Executive Committee, giving the university a voice in shaping Texasâ€™s advanced education and research network services.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Kubicek brings global science into the classroom</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University assistant biology professor Dr. Kole Kubicek, a comparative anatomist and fish biologist, studies the development and evolution of fishes while mentoring students in both field and laboratory research, exploring how skeletal structures emerge and vary across species.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University awarded $678,003 grant for youth flood resilience initiative</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has received a $678,003 grant to launch FLOWS, a three-year program engaging Southeast Texas middle and high school students in hands-on flood education, rain garden projects, and community resilience initiatives.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University launches College of Nursing and Health Professions</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has launched the College of Nursing and Health Professions to consolidate existing health programs and expand academic offerings in response to regional and statewide healthcare workforce needs.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>College of Engineering celebrates first computer engineering graduate, sets sights on program growth </title>
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         <description>The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its first Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering student, marking the successful launch of the program and underscoring the departmentâ€™s plans for strategic growth, industry alignment, and future ABET accreditation.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Fall commencement celebrates over 2,500 graduates</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University honored more than 2,500 graduates from across Texas, the nation, and the world during its fall commencement, highlighting resilience, adaptability, and a shared spirit of perseverance as students embark on their next chapter.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>LU faculty, staff support local families for the holidays</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University faculty and staff helped support Southeast Texas families this holiday season by contributing nearly 200 toys and participating in this yearâ€™s ToyFeast, a community-wide initiative providing food, gifts, and financial assistance to those in need.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University awards prestigious Presidential Scholarship to outstanding high school seniors </title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University awarded its top academic honor, the Presidential Scholarship, to three outstanding high school seniors this fall after a highly competitive selection process.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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