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Dr. George E. McLaughlin, Jr., a former chancellor of �鶹��Ƶ and a leader in higher education for over 50 years, passed away at 91.

Four outstanding individuals from �鶹��Ƶ and its affiliated colleges have been honored with the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for their exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to community development in Southeast Texas.

�鶹��Ƶ has unveiled a new permanent tribute to women in uniform—military veterans and first responders—with the dedication of the Wall of Honor.

�鶹��Ƶ alumnus David J. Beck, a founding partner of Beck Redden LLP, has been named one of the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States.

Fifteen �鶹��Ƶ alumni and one faculty member have been named as 40 Under 40 honorees by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization for 2024.

The �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Advisory Board has elected Emily (Everett) Allen ’98, ’04 of Sour Lake to serve as 2024-2025 president. Sharita Gardner ’12 of Beaumont will serve as past president and Christopher Graham ’90 of Kingwood will serve as president-elect. 

Joshua Tindel's journey from southeast Texas to the Navy and back to �鶹��Ƶ, where he graduated with a Nursing degree in 2024, highlights his dedication to service, resilience, and passion for healthcare, inspired by his military experience and volunteer work at the Crisis Center of Southeast Texas.

On May 14, thirteen �鶹��Ƶ alumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners. 

Glen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast Texas Legend by �鶹��Ƶ.

Dos Corazonez, founded by LU alumnus Julian Stevens in tribute to his mother's legacy, embodies love, resilience, and empowerment through fashion, transcending mere apparel to make a statement about the enduring power of love and human resilience.

�鶹��Ƶ announces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing graduates who have excelled in their careers and community service.

Johnny Guidry, a distinguished �鶹��Ƶ alumnus, has been named a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), a prestigious federal government leadership development program.

Frances Wimberly-Alberto, a �鶹��Ƶ graduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.

�鶹��Ƶ organized an exclusive Dinner and Conversation event on Feb. 6, bringing together accomplished alumni and current students. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the event aimed to provide students with valuable insights into various professional fields.