site://_University - news -URL-www.lamar.edu-news-and-events/index Keep up with what’s happening at Â鶹ӳ»­ in Texas with the college’s news page and take a look at the university’s calendar for upcoming events. en-us Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:07 -0500 Cascade Server /news-and-events/news/2025/03/lu-athletics-breaks-ground-on-the-teri-and-glen-morgan-baseball-complex.html Â鶹ӳ»­ broke ground on the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex, an 8,500-square-foot facility set to transform the baseball program with state-of-the-art amenities. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/lu-athletics-breaks-ground-on-the-teri-and-glen-morgan-baseball-complex.html /news-and-events/news/2025/03/two-mechanical-engineering-seniors-accept-offers-from-blue-origin.html Â鶹ӳ»­ students, Jonah Watts and Ana Morfin, have accepted positions with Blue Origin, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/two-mechanical-engineering-seniors-accept-offers-from-blue-origin.html /news-and-events/news/2025/03/lamar-university-achieves-r2-research-classification.html Â鶹ӳ»­ has earned the R2 designation for high research activity, surpassing key benchmarks in research expenditures and doctorates awarded, positioning itself as a rising leader in scientific innovation and academic excellence. Wed, 5 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/lamar-university-achieves-r2-research-classification.html /news-and-events/news/2025/03/smith-hutson-scholars-program-transforms-futures-at-lu.html The Smith-Hutson Scholars Program at Â鶹ӳ»­ provides life-changing financial support and mentorship to students facing financial barriers, enabling them to pursue higher education and achieve their academic and career goals. Wed, 5 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/smith-hutson-scholars-program-transforms-futures-at-lu.html /news-and-events/news/2025/03/mary-wickland-joins-lamar-university-as-vp-for-operations-cfo.html Mary Wickland has been named Â鶹ӳ»­â€™s new vice president for operations and chief financial officer. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/03/mary-wickland-joins-lamar-university-as-vp-for-operations-cfo.html /news-and-events/news/2025/02/entrepreneurship-program-ranked-2-for-affordability.html LU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in General Business – Entrepreneurship has earned recognition as the #2 most affordable online bachelor’s program in entrepreneurship, according to the Affordable Degree Guide’s 2024 rankings. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/02/entrepreneurship-program-ranked-2-for-affordability.html /news-and-events/news/2025/02/deaf-studies-and-deaf-education-alumni-and-students-lead-ace-dhh-board.html Â鶹ӳ»­'s Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education continues to lead in Deaf education, with its alumni and students holding key positions on the ACE-DHH board, reflecting the program's excellence and national impact. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/02/deaf-studies-and-deaf-education-alumni-and-students-lead-ace-dhh-board.html /news-and-events/news/2025/02/engineering-alumnus-named-2024-tech-educator-of-the-year-finalist.html Serkan Varol, Â鶹ӳ»­ Ph.D. industrial engineering alumni, was a finalist for the Tech Educator of the Year 2024 at TechX Awards Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/02/engineering-alumnus-named-2024-tech-educator-of-the-year-finalist.html /news-and-events/news/2025/02/lu-alum-bp-america-president-orlando-alvarez-kicks-off-college-of-business-speaker-series.html Orlando Alvarez, Chairman and President of bp America, returned to Â鶹ӳ»­ to share insights on the energy transition, climate challenges, and his journey from a first-generation college student to a leader in the energy industry as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/02/lu-alum-bp-america-president-orlando-alvarez-kicks-off-college-of-business-speaker-series.html /news-and-events/news/2025/02/lamar-university-to-host-cardinal-view-open-house-on-march-1.html Â鶹ӳ»­ will host its largest open house event, Cardinal View, on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center and the Setzer Student Center. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 /news-and-events/news/2025/02/lamar-university-to-host-cardinal-view-open-house-on-march-1.html