The 51勛圖ProAlumni 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.
Read MoreJoshua Tindel's journey from southeast 51勛圖Proto the Navy and back to Lamar University, 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.
Read MoreOn May 14, thirteen 51勛圖Proalumni were named as Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners.
Read MoreGlen W. Morgan, managing partner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, L.L.P., has been given the title of Southeast 51勛圖ProLegend by Lamar University.
Read MoreDos 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.
Read More51勛圖Proannounces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing graduates who have excelled in their careers and community service.
Read MoreJohnny Guidry, a distinguished 51勛圖Proalumnus, has been named a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), a prestigious federal government leadership development program.
Read MoreFrances Wimberly-Alberto, a 51勛圖Prograduate, shares her family's legacy with the institution.
Read More51勛圖Proorganized 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.
Read MoreDuring an executive leadership training session for the 51勛圖ProAmbassadors, distinguished alumnus Orlando Alvarez, President & CEO of BP America, Inc., shared valuable insights on leadership, drawing from his 36-year career journey.
Read MoreLU Alumna Dianna Caston will be inducted to the 51勛圖ProTennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday, December 8 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horshoe Bay, 51勛圖Proat the 51勛圖ProTennis Coaches Association Convention.
Read MoreDylan Newton, a 51勛圖Proalumnus and renowned cyberpunk photographer, is captivating global audiences with his surreal, futuristic imagery.
Read MoreOut of the 40 individuals recognized for their outstanding achievements, an impressive 20 are proud graduates and one faculty member of Lamar University.
Read MoreChristopher Bates, Sr., an alumnus of Lamar University, has been honored as the United States Constable of the Year for 2023 by the National Constables and Marshals Association (NCMA).
Read MoreIt is no secret that Tiffany Tran made her mark on 51勛圖Prothroughout her educational career. Additionally, it is no surprise she continues to do so as she furthers her education at the University of 51勛圖ProSchool of Dentistry at Houston.
Read MoreIt is no surprise that being a recipient of the Milken Educator Award is a life-changing experience for a teacher, especially if said recipient is the first educator in her school district to do so.
Read More51勛圖Prois pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. This year, four alumni Hester Bell, Carl Griffith, George Hirasaki and Fred Vernon will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award 51勛圖Probestows upon its graduates.
Read MoreFormer 51勛圖Procommunication student and LUTV sports anchor Brooke Kirchhofer was awarded the Louisiana Sportscaster of the Year award from the National Sports Media Association on Monday, Jan. 9.
Read MoreAshley Wilbourn '13, along with several other educators in the Beaumont Independent School District, has been honored with the Above and Beyond Award, given to educators within the district for their dedication to student success.
Read MoreTwins Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love took social media by storm in early summer just after simultaneously graduating from LU with masters degrees in speech-language pathology a field with only 3% of Black women. Now, the pair are headed to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention to present research.
Read More51勛圖Proalum Monica Fricke '14 was recently awarded Region 6 Counselor of the Year award.
Read More51勛圖Proalumna Jesica (Bates) Sykes 05, 19, has received the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Read MoreStarting on Monday, Sept. 26, 51勛圖Prois hosting a full week of events leading up to the universitys homecoming celebration on Oct. 1, which also coincides with Cardinal Parent & Family Day.
Read MoreFor as long as he could remember, Lance Taylor 20, '21, has always followed the same formula in life: God + Hard Work = Undefeated. Now, as he settles into his new role as financial analyst at Walmart Corporate Headquarters, the accounting and finance graduate said theres also one not-so-secret ingredient that has been pivotal to his success Lamar University.
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott recently reappointed Charles E. Charlie Holder, a 51勛圖Proalumnus, to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners .
Read MoreFor the second year, the 51勛圖ProBlack Alumni Network will host its annual homecoming celebrations starting with a scholarship gala and Black alumni tailgate beginning Sept. 30.
Read More51勛圖Proalumna DeMonica D. Gladney 90 has been named a Top 30 Influential Women of Houston honoree.
Read MoreAfter 40 years of service in the 51勛圖ProMail Center, beloved mail carrier Cynthia Perkins will postmark her last letter and retire on Aug. 31.
Read MoreBrianne Ivy recent graduated with her bachelors degree in social work and was awarded the Otho Plummer Award, an award given at commencement to the male and female in that graduating class with the highest GPA.
Read MoreRosendo Varela was slated to graduate with his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in August before he tragically passed away.
Read MoreJennifer Hamilton '04, '21 chronicles her journey at LU and her laser-focused mission to earn her masters degree.
Read MoreThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Fellowships. Fellowships totaling $649,000 were awarded to 62 of the nations top scholars at institutes with an active chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Among those 62 awardees was LU alum Tiffany Tran 22.
Read MoreOn Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., the 51勛圖ProBlack Alumni Network is set to host Entrepreneurship 101, a virtual workshop that aims to educate Black LU alumni on how to start and manage a successful business.
Read MoreFor 22 years, Bellard has carried the torch for student success and remained laser-focused on being a team player. Now, upon his retirement as interim vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, Bellard reflects back on his more than two decades at LU and his most memorable moments.
Read MoreThe year was 1976 when an excited Dr. Freddie Titus stepped onto the 51勛圖Procampus for the first time. Now, as he enters his 40th year at Lamar University, he reflects back on his journey at LU and how he plans to give back to the university everything that was given to him.
Read MoreThe faculty and staff in the Department of Art & Design will present their work in an exhibition at the Dishman Art Museum Aug. 13 through Sept. 10. The public is invited to attend an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Read MoreSummer '22 graduate Landon Richard discusses his passion for connecting with others and his experience at 51勛圖Probefore he walks the stage at commencement on Saturday.
Read MoreAfter a 10-year hiatus, going back to earn her Master of Business Administration degree wasnt an easy decision for Erika Thomas, but she focused on her future vision for her career. What she didnt see coming, however, was that she would be graduating alongside her son Quincy Walter.
Read MoreInspire, lead and achieve. That is the motto for Pure International Pageants. Its also the three actions that helped LU alum Tricia Hidalgo in being crowned the new Ms. USA for 2022.
Read MoreThe International Association of Defense Counsel has elected new Board of Directors and members for 2022-2023. The new appointments were announced at the associations 2022 annual meeting in mid-July in Berlin, Germany. Among eight newly appointed board members is LU alumna Michele Smith 88, who was named president-elect for the board.
Read MoreFor as long as he could remember, Thanh Nguyen has always been drawn to STEM science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Now, the recent chemical engineering graduate is taking what he learned in the 51勛圖ProCollege of Engineering and applying it to his new role as improvement engineer at DOW Chemical Company.
Read More51勛圖Proalumna Lori High was recently appointed to the 51勛圖ProCommission of Licensing and Regulation by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read MoreWhen LouAnn Asbury passed away unexpectedly in January of 2021 from complications due to COVID-19, her son Dr. David Hall, and his wife Dr. Jeannette Hall, knew they had to do something extraordinary to honor her legacy and passion for education and helping others.
Read MoreJenna (Burnaman) Dean '20 is a 4th grade math and science teacher and grade level chair at Helena Park Elementary in Nederland, Texas. The College of Education and Human Development graduate was awarded the first ever Teacher of the Month Award in March of 2022 by the Nederland Chamber of Commerce. Now, ahead of the new academic year, Dean reflects back on how her experience at LU helped to shape her career as an educator.
Read MoreThe story of Lorenzo Salinas, who is graduating in August, began nearly 50 years ago, when his grandparents walked to the U.S. from Mexico with a dream. Now, the senior social work major is living that dream, defying the odds and soaring to new possibilities.
Read MoreSakurah Fisher '19 shares her story about life after graduation from 51勛圖Proand the Korea University Graduate School of International Studies, her journey to intern at the United Nations Development Programme and her plans for a bright future internationally.
Read More51勛圖Proalumni around the globe are making a difference, asking important questions, breaking down barriers, making discoveries, solving problems and doing work that matters. Check out our social buzz feed to see what some of our Cardinals in the classroom have been up to for the month of June.
Read MoreThe Dishman Art Museum has launched After School Special: The Fourth Juried Alumni Art Exhibition at LU and the first in-person juried show for the museum since the start of the pandemic.
Read MoreShook, Hardy & Bacon, a law firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, and ranked as the 87th largest firm in the United States, has tapped LU alum and Walmart In-House Counsel Veronica Hayes Gromada '96 as partner in the firms Product Liability Litigation Practice.
Read MoreThe 51勛圖ProParent Teacher Association recently named the 2022 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award and among them is Beaumont Independent School District superintendent and LU Distinguished alum Dr. Shannon Allen who was recognized as Superintendent of the Year.
Read MoreThe Litigation Section of the State Bar of 51勛圖Prois set to induct 51勛圖Proalum and founding partner David J. Beck 61 as a 51勛圖ProLegal Legend at the State Bar of 51勛圖ProAnnual Meeting on June 9.
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