site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:09 -0600 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lunar-team-accepted-to-nasa-competition-to-launch-amateur-rocket.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Association of Rocketry (LUNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lunar-team-accepted-to-nasa-competition-to-launch-amateur-rocket.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/wall-of-honor-for-women-in-uniform-unveiled.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniform—military veterans and first responders—with the dedication of the Wall of Honor. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/wall-of-honor-for-women-in-uniform-unveiled.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lu-moment-beyond-the-podcast-with-the-smith-hutson-scholars-program.html In this Q&A session, we delve deeper into the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program and how it impacts LU and beyond. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lu-moment-beyond-the-podcast-with-the-smith-hutson-scholars-program.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/first-generation-students-honored-at-awards-luncheon.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated the accomplishments of its first-generation college students on Friday, Nov. 8, at the First-Gen College Celebration Student Awards Luncheon. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/first-generation-students-honored-at-awards-luncheon.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/college-of-engineering-hosts-stem-teacher-workshop.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Engineering hosted its annual STEM Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for K-12 educators. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/college-of-engineering-hosts-stem-teacher-workshop.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/dr-edythe-e-kirk-awarded-2024-david-j-beck-teaching-excellence-award.html Dr. Edythe E. Kirk, associate professor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has been awarded the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/dr-edythe-e-kirk-awarded-2024-david-j-beck-teaching-excellence-award.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lamar-university-to-host-annual-fall-and-recovery-dance-concert.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Theatre & Dance (LUTD) will present its annual fall faculty dance concert, “Fall & Recovery" beginning Nov. 22. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/lamar-university-to-host-annual-fall-and-recovery-dance-concert.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/center-for-career-and-professional-development-supports-community-initiatives.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Center for Career and Professional Development celebrated Halloween by giving back to the community and donating supplies to AniMeals, a program designed to provide pet food for the pets of homebound seniors. Thu, 7 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/center-for-career-and-professional-development-supports-community-initiatives.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/tran-mendoza-named-november-first-generation-students-of-the-month.html Â鶹ÊÓƵ has named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November. Tue, 5 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/tran-mendoza-named-november-first-generation-students-of-the-month.html /news-and-events/news/2024/11/college-of-engineering-hosts-record-breaking-career-fair.html The Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Engineering held its bi-annual career fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center this past September, featuring a record-breaking 85 companies. Tue, 5 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2024/11/college-of-engineering-hosts-record-breaking-career-fair.html