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 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:02:23 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/09/jefferson-county-designates-annual-southeast-texas-energy-day-names-lu-host.html ������Ƶ University will serve as the annual host of Southeast Texas Energy Day, recognizing the region’s historic energy leadership while highlighting LU’s new DBA in Energy Management and growing role in shaping the industry’s future. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/09/jefferson-county-designates-annual-southeast-texas-energy-day-names-lu-host.html /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