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 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:01:38 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2026/03/next-draft-to-bring-student-work-to-stage.html ������Ƶ University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Next Draft: Student Works Series,” a multi-day showcase of original student-created theater running April 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 12 in the Studio Theatre, and is open to the public. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/next-draft-to-bring-student-work-to-stage.html /news-and-events/news/2025/03/red-beak-productions-to-host-film-professional-dan-katzman-for-student-lecture.html Red Beak Productions will host a guest lecture featuring film and television professional Dan Katzman on Friday, March 27 at ������Ƶ University. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in COMM 103 and is open to all students.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/red-beak-productions-to-host-film-professional-dan-katzman-for-student-lecture.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/multiple-lu-alumni-earn-top-teaching-honors-in-port-arthur-isd.html ������Ƶ University alumni have been recognized across Port Arthur Independent School District, with multiple graduates named 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year and Rookie Teachers of the Year at their respective campuses. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/multiple-lu-alumni-earn-top-teaching-honors-in-port-arthur-isd.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/lamar-university-launches-dba-in-energy-management-program.html For the first time in 15 years, ������Ƶ University will launch a new doctoral program. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management is a first of its kind program in the state of Texas and the nation. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/lamar-university-launches-dba-in-energy-management-program.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/red-beak-productions-takes-home-awards-at-boomtown-film-and-music-festival.html Student filmmakers from ������Ƶ University’s Red Beak Productions earned second place and the audience choice award at the Boomtown Film and Music Festival’s 48 Hour Film Race, continuing their award-winning streak. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/red-beak-productions-takes-home-awards-at-boomtown-film-and-music-festival.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/college-of-business-to-host-business-week-for-lu-students.html ������Ƶ University’s College of Business will host its annual Business Week March 23–27, featuring industry speakers, student panels and networking events. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/college-of-business-to-host-business-week-for-lu-students.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/hamidi-secures-800k-txdot-award-to-advance-ai-waterway-monitoring.html ������Ƶ University assistant professor Dr. Maryam Hamidi has received an $830,000 award from the Texas Department of Transportation to lead the next phase of an artificial intelligence-driven system that integrates video, trade and vessel data to improve monitoring and freight analysis along the Texas Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/hamidi-secures-800k-txdot-award-to-advance-ai-waterway-monitoring.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/e-week-brings-collaboration-community-to-engineering-students.html Engineering Week at ������Ƶ University brought engineering students together through collaborative events and a block party featuring activities such as a car smash, racing simulator and laser tag, highlighting community beyond the classroom. Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/e-week-brings-collaboration-community-to-engineering-students.html /news-and-events/news/2026/03/family-studies-senior-jessye-brown-named-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html ������Ƶ University has named Jessye Brown, a senior family studies major from Silsbee, Texas, as a First-Generation Student of the Month. Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/03/family-studies-senior-jessye-brown-named-first-generation-student-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2026/02/engineering-programs-post-top-salaries-lowest-debt-ratios-in-state-report.html New state data from Texas CREWS show ������Ƶ University engineering graduates earning top first-year salaries in Texas while carrying some of the lowest student debt in the state, highlighting strong outcomes across multiple disciplines and the impact of extensive scholarships and industry-supported programs. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2026/02/engineering-programs-post-top-salaries-lowest-debt-ratios-in-state-report.html